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Amazon Debuts Redesigned Dash Cart For Whole Foods Market

Amazon has introduced a redesigned version of its Dash Cart smart shopping cart, rolling out the updated technology at select Whole Foods Market stores with plans to expand to dozens of the banner’s locations across the U.S. by the end of 2026. The latest Dash Cart generation incorporates features developed from customer feedback aimed at […]

Posted inExecutive News, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Appoints Mehrotra To Board Of Directors

Walmart Inc. appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mehrotra will serve on two of the board’s committees – compensation and management and technology and e-commerce. “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s board of directors. “Shishir’s […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Announces Executive Changes In Merchandising, Marketing

Food City has announced changes to its executive merchandising and marketing team, including the retirement of a longtime leader and promotions for two others. Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations, is retiring from full-time service after 10 years with the company and will transition to a role focused on strategic initiatives. “We would like […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Host Resolution Reset Week, Jan. 13-17

Natural Grocers is launching its annual Resolution Reset Week, a weeklong wellness and savings event scheduled for Jan. 13-17 that encourages customers to refresh health goals and save on products that support better nutrition and well-being. During the event, Natural Grocers said it will offer special savings, featured items and curated selection highlights designed to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds, Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Begin Three-Year Partnership

Food Lion has begun a new partnership between its hunger-relief platform, Food Lion Feeds, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, aimed at supporting youth through nutrition education, wellness programming and access to healthy meals. The three-year partnership includes a $250,000 commitment from Food Lion Feeds to support 20 local Boys & Girls Club organizations […]

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NGA, NACS Urge USDA To Clarify SNAP Restriction Enforcement

The National Grocers Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide clearer guidance on how food restriction waivers for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be enforced, citing concerns about retailer compliance and the potential impact on food access. In the letter, the associations […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, News, West

The Save Mart Companies Names Perkins President, CEO

The Save Mart Companies has named Jim Perkins president and CEO, placing a 40-year grocery industry veteran at the helm of one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocers. He succeeds Shane Sampson, who has led the company since 2022 and is retiring. Perkins most recently served as president of The Save Mart Companies, […]