Posted inSnacks Brands, National, News

Jackson’s Expands Retail Distribution As Better-For-You Snack Demand Grows

Jackson’s, a snack brand distributing premium avocado oil products, is entering 2026 with significant retail momentum, expanding distribution across major club, grocery, natural, convenience and e-commerce channels nationwide. The Q1 expansion is anchored by the national rollout of Jackson’s Super Veggie Straws alongside continued growth for its kettle chips and sweet potato chips. The brand […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Association News, National, News

Organic & Natural Health Association To Address Policy Integrity, Innovation

The Organic & Natural Health Association will spotlight policy integrity, supply chain innovation and industry advocacy at its 2026 Organic & Natural Industry Conference, the association’s flagship event for the organic and natural products sector. The three-day conference, scheduled for March 8-10 in Las Vegas, will convene business leaders, policy experts and industry partners from […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Dairy News, National, News

NFRA Highlights Role Of Frozen, Dairy Foods In Post-Holiday Reset

As Americans move past the holidays and return to everyday routines, frozen and dairy foods are emerging as essential staples that help consumers manage food budgets, reduce waste and simplify daily meal planning, according to a new press release from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). With their longer shelf life and ready-when-needed […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Promotes Scanlon To VP, Pharmacy

Publix Super Markets has promoted Katie Scanlon to VP of pharmacy, effective Feb. 1. Scanlon has spent nearly two decades with Publix, beginning her career in 2007 as a floating pharmacist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She then advanced through roles including assistant pharmacy manager, pharmacy manager and clinical pharmacist. Beginning in 2018, Scanlon served as […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Launches Free Three-Part Health Class Series

Natural Grocers has a new free three-part educational class series designed to help customers make practical, science-based changes to their eating and lifestyle habits. The series, titled “Hack Your Health,” will cover topics including nutrition fundamentals, metabolic flexibility and habits for long-term success. The classes will be offered at Natural Grocers stores and virtually, providing […]

Posted inNews, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market To Open New Store In Cheshire, CT

Whole Foods Market plans to open a new 42,000-square-foot store Feb. 5 at 1985 Highland Ave. in Cheshire, Connecticut. The location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. On opening morning, customers will receive samples […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Donates $180K To The Salvation Army Through Register Round Up

Schnucks and its customers donated $181,677 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign through its recent Round Up at the Register program. The 15-day effort invited customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with all donations directed to the nonprofit in the communities where they were collected. Customers contributed […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, News, West

Keyed By Tally, Simbe Helps Grocers With Inventory, Workforce Issues

In a recent interview with The Shelby Report, South San Francisco-based Simbe highlighted how its autonomous retail intelligence solutions address critical inventory and operational challenges facing grocers. Simbe describes itself as the global leader in retail shelf digitization and combines artificial intelligence with robotics to provide retailers with real-time insights into store operations. The company […]