The Raley’s Companies has launched an in-store retail media network with Grocery TV at more than 200 stores – spanning the Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill, Bashas’, Food City and AJ’s Fine Foods banners – in California, Nevada and Arizona. The partnership extends West Sacramento, California-based grocer’s retail media strategy into the physical store environment, connecting […]
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Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans’ Bakery Department Free Of Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives
Wegmans Food Markets has shared that every product found within its in-store bakeries meets its “Food You Feel Good About” standard, meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors or unnecessary preservatives. The milestone caps an effort that began in 2016, when Wegmans first removed trans fats and high fructose corn syrup […]
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ARS Celebrates Third Supermarket In Philadelphia
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) recently marked the opening of a Compare & Save Supermarket by member and independent grocer Carlos Batista – the third supermarket in Philadelphia to open under the retail grocery cooperative’s banner. Located at 6515 Castor Avenue, the new 20,000-square-foot store replaces a former Rite Aid and features a selection of fresh […]
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T&T Supermarket To Open First CA Location June 18 In San Jose
T&T Supermarket will celebrate the grand opening of its first California location June 18 at Westgate Center in San Jose. The store marks a milestone in the Canadian company’s U.S. expansion, bringing one of North America’s largest Asian grocery experiences to Silicon Valley. Located at Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Road, it will serve as T&T’s […]
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Billie-Ann Plastics Wins Ruby Award For Sustainable Packaging Innovation
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named Billie-Ann Plastics Packaging Corp. as the winner of the 2026 Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation for its RPET Clear Cylinder with Optional Snap In/Snap On Top and Printing. The award was presented during the Sweets & Snacks Expo Awards Ceremony May 18 in Las Vegas. Created in 2018, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Featured News, Midwest, News
Dierbergs Lakeview Store Named ‘Best Of The Lake 2026’
Dierbergs Markets has shared that its store at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri has been named a “Best of the Lake 2026” winner by Lake Lifestyles Magazine. The award was presented May 7 during the Best of the Lake celebration honoring standout businesses selected by residents of the region through a multi-phase voting […]
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NGA Honors KS Senator With Spirit Of America Award At Fly-In
The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) with its Spirit of America Award on May 19 during opening day of the 2026 Fly-In for Fair Competition in Washington, D.C. Established in 1982, the award recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in community service and government relations on behalf of the […]
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Harps Food Stores, NationsBenefits Partner On OTC Flex Cards
NationsBenefits has announced a new retail network integration with Harps Food Stores, an employee-owned supermarket chain with stores in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Through the integration, eligible health plan members can use their NationsBenefits Mastercard Prepaid Flex Cards at more than 160 Harps locations to buy approved food-as-medicine items, OTC […]