The National Grocers Association (NGA) has joined with other food-industry associations in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue immediate guidance to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-authorized retailers amid the continuing national penny shortage. In a joint letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the groups asked the USDA to clarify how retailers can lawfully manage […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Save Mart Breaks Ground On New Tulare Store In Central Valley
The Save Mart Companies broke ground Oct. 16 on a 52,000-square-foot Save Mart store at Sequoia Marketplace in Tulare, California. Located at Bardsley Avenue and Mooney Boulevard, the store is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2027. “We’re excited to bring a modern shopping experience to Tulare that reflects what our customers have […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Donates $30K To Meals On Wheels America
Save A Lot has shared results of its first donation campaign with Meals on Wheels America, held in honor of National Grandparents Day. Over the two-week campaign, shoppers across 130 Save A Lot stores donated $14,916 to support local Meals on Wheels providers that deliver services to seniors experiencing hunger and isolation. Save A Lot […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers, Inc., News, Southeast
Associated Grocers Introduces Refreshed Corporate Logo
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has introduced a new corporate logo. The milestone year has already brought achievements for the company. Associated Grocers Inc. was ranked No. 9 on the Baton Rouge Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies list and was named 2025 Wholesaler of the Year by […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
BGC To Add Two FRESH By Reasor’s Stores In OK
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire Uptown Grocery’s locations in The Village and Edmond, Oklahoma, which will become FRESH by Reasor’s stores following a short closure for conversion. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to introduce our FRESH store with our exceptional service to The Village and Edmond communities,” […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
DoorDash Expands Grocery Selection With New Partnerships
DoorDash has begun on-demand grocery delivery partnerships with several grocers across the U.S. The additions range from family-owned markets to employee-owned cooperatives, while expanding the variety of fresh, local and affordable grocery options. The grocers available on DoorDash include: Busch’s Fresh Food Market (Southeast Michigan): With 16 stores, Busch’s Fresh Food Market offers fresh produce, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Beyond CA With First AZ Store
The store Vallarta Supermarkets will open in January at 5836 W. Camelback Road in Glendale, Arizona, will be its first outside of California. The opening represents a milestone for the family-owned grocer, as well as a significant addition to the city’s retail landscape, meeting a demand for authentic Latino food and immersive shopping experiences. “This […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
ECRS: No Pennies, No Problem With CATAPULT
ECRS, a leader in retail automation, has announced that its CATAPULT platform offers a configurable penny-rounding feature designed to support retailers as the U.S. phases out the one-cent coin. With the U.S. Mint set to cease penny production in 2026, retailers face growing challenges in managing cash transactions. CATAPULT’s penny-rounding feature offers a currency-agnostic solution that automatically rounds change due […]