Whole Foods Market will open its newest 43,000-square-foot store July 2 at 10700 NW 41st St. in Doral, Florida. The Doral location highlights the retailer’s commitment to local sourcing, featuring more than 550 products from some 125 suppliers across the Sunshine State. The selection was developed with the help of Dustin Kennedy, forager for local […]
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Reach3 Insights Finds 97% Of Americans Concerned About Rising Gas Prices
A new consumer sentiment study from Reach3 Insights finds that 97 percent of Americans are concerned about rising gas prices.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Roslyn Grocery Opening Flagship Store In Cle Elum, WA
Roslyn Grocery, a locally-owned independent market, will open a 5,000‑square‑foot flagship location in Cle Elum, Washington.
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ROFDA Expands Membership With Addition Of Brookshire Bros.
ROFDA continues to strengthen its collective platform with the addition of Brookshire Bros. as its newest member.
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Lowes Foods Expanding Footprint Around Charlotte, NC
Lowes Foods will open a new store June 18 at the intersection of Kannapolis Parkway and Rogers Lake Road in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Featured News, News, West
Amazon Launches Grocery Delivery, Pickup For AZ-Based Bashas’ Stores
Amazon has launched grocery delivery and pickup at four Bashas’ stores – in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson, Arizona – marking its first third‑party grocery collaboration in the state. Customers can shop about 15,000 Bashas’ grocery items – including fresh produce, bakery items, deli favorites and everyday essentials – by visiting amazon.com/bashas’ or using the Amazon shopping app, […]
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Wegmans Offers Free On‑Demand ASL Interpretation Via Aira App
Wegmans Food Markets announced it now offers free access to on‑demand American Sign Language interpreting through the Aira ASL app. Any customer or employee at a Wegmans store can connect to a professional ASL interpreter via the app. Users download the Aira ASL app, tap a button and start a video call with a professional […]
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H-E-B’s Annual Weeklong Charity Effort Raises Record $18.5M
The H‑E‑B Tournament of Champions broke a fundraising record in its 41st year, raising more than 18.5 million through 650 companies.