Marquez Brothers International Inc. announced that two of its dairy brands received multiple awards at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest. The family-owned company’s flagship El Mexicano brand and its YoGusto brand were honored in several categories at the global dairy competition. The El Mexicano brand received Best of Class for its Queso Cotija in […]
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Store Owner Indicted For SNAP Fraud Scheme In Tacoma, WA
The 64-year-old owner of a small Tacoma market was arraigned April 22 in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for multiple counts of wire fraud and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced. Manjit Bedi of Kent, Washington, allegedly exchanged food benefits for cash, resulting […]
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Checkout ‘Tunnel Vision’ Threatens To Shrink Grocers’ Razor-Thin Margins
Shrink continues to be a major issue for retailers to the tune of over $100 billion annually. It is especially true for grocery stores. Razor-thin margins of 1-3 percent means every loss drastically impacts profitability. The answer so far has been to fixate on checkout. More specifically, on self-checkout (SCO) counters. Walmart, Dollar General, Kroger, […]
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Tom Thumb Touts Store Opening In North TX
Shoppers lined up overnight April 24 as the newest Tom Thumb grocery store in North Texas opened at 4221 FM 1387 in Midlothian. The 59,000-square-foot store is one of four new Tom Thumb locations that have debuted in the region within the past five months. The fifth, under construction in Lucas, is expected to open […]
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Whole Foods Market Preps New Store In Downtown Jacksonville, FL
Whole Foods Market will open a new 38,432-square-foot store May 21 at 1 Riverside Ave. in Jacksonville, Florida. The location features more than 800 items sourced from 115-plus Florida-based suppliers. The store’s design pays tribute to the site’s history. Vertical wooden slats reflect the lines of the Florida Times-Union newspaper building that once sat there. […]
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Kroger Celebrates $2.2M Store Remodel In Pekin, IL
On April 23, Kroger celebrated the completion of a nearly $2.2 million renovation of its store at 1607 Broadway in Pekin, Illinois. “The remodeling reflects the changing needs and interests of our customers, ” said Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division. “We added features and upgrades that make the store’s layout more appealing than […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Welcomes Earth Month Challenge
Wakefern Food Corp. is marking Earth Month with the 2026 Greener Stores, Greener Communities Earth Month Challenge, a month-long initiative encouraging family-owned ShopRite stores to highlight eco-friendly practices that reduce environmental impact, engage employees and support their communities. The Earth Month Challenge focuses on practical, everyday actions in stores and communities that engage customers and […]
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NGA Foundation ELDP – Leadership For A Changing Grocery Industry
From shifting consumer expectations and rapid technological advancement to supply chain complexity and workforce transformation, the grocery industry is evolving faster than ever. Today’s leaders in the independent sector must be equipped with new skills to guide their organizations through change. Developing strong leaders is no longer optional – it’s essential to success. That’s why […]