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Coca-Cola Preps For America250 With New Packaging, Community Initiatives

The Coca-Cola Co. is rolling out a nationwide celebration to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary, combining limited-edition packaging, a public art initiative and a goal of generating 250,000 volunteer hours in 2026. As an America250 signature partner, Coca-Cola will anchor the campaign with its first collectible America250 mini-cans. Each design is unique to one of […]

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Kroger Begins Earth Month Campaign To Benefit World Wildlife Fund

The Kroger Co. is inviting customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout through April 30 to support World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) conservation efforts. The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation will match customer donations up to $50,000. “Earth Month serves as a reminder each year that our choices have […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Northeast Grocery Inc. Adds SNAP/EBT Payments On DoorDash

Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI) has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to accept SNAP/EBT benefits for delivery across its Market 32, Price Chopper and Tops Markets banners. The enhancement allows customers to shop eligible grocery items and pay with their EBT cards at checkout through the DoorDash platform. “We believe everyone deserves convenient access to fresh, […]

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CBP Building Centralized Refund System for IEEPA Tariff Duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is developing a centralized system to refund duties collected under tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court struck down in February. The agency expects the refund mechanism to be operational later this spring. The refund process is being built within CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment, […]

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Natural Grocers Plans New Store Opening In McMinnville, OR

Natural Grocers will open a new store this summer at 448 OR-99 West in McMinnville, Oregon, marking the retailer’s 15th location in the state and its first in the Willamette Valley. The company is moving forward on staffing and community outreach ahead of the opening. A virtual hiring fair is set for April 8, with […]

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King’s Hawaiian Launches Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls Nationwide

King’s Hawaiian’s first limited-time flavor, Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls, is arriving at grocery shelves nationwide. Made with ube – a purple yam originating in the Philippines – and coconut milk, the rolls feature a lavender hue and sweet flavor often described as a blend of vanilla, coconut and pistachio. The product contains no artificial dyes […]

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Food Lion Feeds Provides 1.7M Meals Through College Basketball Partnerships

Food Lion Feeds helped provide more than 1.7 million meals to those in need through its Score to Give More initiative during the 2025-26 college basketball season. The program tied free throw production from 54 participating men’s and women’s basketball teams to meal donations for campus food pantries and local Feeding America partner food banks. […]

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Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Pay By Bank Option For Online Orders

Ahold Delhaize USA has expanded its partnership with Fiserv to offer Pay by Bank on its omnichannel platform, giving online customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts. The solution is live on the e-commerce websites and mobile apps of three Ahold Delhaize USA brands – The Giant Co., Giant Food and Stop […]