Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is prepping a new store scheduled to open Aug. 14 at 130 Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale, New York. The company also plans to hire about 250 employees for the store as part of its broader plan to hire about 1,000 people over the next 12 months as it continues to grow in […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Featured News, News, West
Mollie Stone’s Second-Gen COO Enjoys Dynamic Business, Finding Ways To ‘Get Better Every Day’
The Shelby Report of the West EVP Bob Reeves sat down with Mollie Stone’s Markets COO Elliott Stone, older son of founder/owner/CEO Mike Stone, at an Italian restaurant in Sausalito – which has a Mollie Stone’s – for a meal and a talk about the company. Stone’s grocery roots run deep, and not just through […]
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Incremental Growth Starts With Ground Pork
By Kiersten Hafer, VP of Business Intelligence and Innovation, National Pork Board The way consumers shop, order and eat continues to morph. They’re looking for high-protein, flexible and adventurous meals that deliver on taste, value and versatility all at once. That shift creates a major opportunity for retailers, and pork is uniquely positioned to deliver. […]
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How The Food Industry Is Mobilizing Earthquake Aid In Venezuela
When a series of earthquakes struck Venezuela in late June, the devastation was immediate and staggering. Grocery retailers and food companies across the U.S. — from Florida to California and beyond — have mobilized to help. What emerged was a coordinated response across the food industry that transformed store aisles into donation centers, checkout counters […]
Posted inBeverage News, News, Sustainability News, West
Sprouts Bringing Klatch Coffee To 11 Additional SoCal Stores
The expansion builds on the initial collaboration that began in 2024, which currently includes 14 cafes in stores across Southern California.
Posted inMerchandising News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
Five Food Trends Shaping The Grocery Market In 2026
From the products shoppers are adding to their carts to the new items appearing on store shelves, food trends continue to influence the grocery business. While every market is different, several trends are gaining momentum across the industry and creating opportunities for retailers. Industry research and shopper data, shared by Associated Food Stores, point to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Detwiler’s Farm Market Expanding To North Port, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market has announced plans for a new location in North Port, Florida, with an anticipated opening in the fourth quarter of 2028. The store, located at 5001 N Sumter Blvd., will be the family-owned grocer’s first new construction, its southernmost location and largest market to date. “Our customers have been asking us for […]
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Publix Reopens In Fernandina Beach, FL
Publix has reopened its store in the Island Walk Shopping Center at 1421 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach, Florida, following a remodel that expanded the location to 55,701 square feet. The store reopened July 2 with new services including Pours (beer, wine, coffee, tea, smoothies and acai bowls), made-to-order burritos, nachos and bowls, made-to-order pizza […]