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Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, News, Northeast, Private Label Brands, Wakefern

Wakefern Wins Top Awards For Bowl & Basket Soda Packaging Design

by Shelby Team

Wakefern Food Corp. received a Silver Award at the 2026 Vertex Awards for the design of its Bowl & Basket Specialty Prebiotic/Probiotic Soda packaging. It was the seventh consecutive year Wakefern won in the global private brand design competition. The awards took place in May at New York’s Times Square. Organized by the Velocity Institute, […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, KeHE Distributors, Midwest, News

KeHE Holiday Show Returns To Chicago With Deals, Global Pavilion

by Shelby Team

KeHE Distributors will hold its 2026 Holiday Show June 10‑11 in Chicago, with more than 900 exhibitors and 1,000 retailers expected. The event also offers virtual access on KeHE CONNECT through June 19. The show focuses on innovation, consumer trends and seasonal buying, with exclusive show‑only deals designed to help independent retailers and regional chains […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Wraps Up Remodel In Linglestown, PA

by Shelby Team

Weis Markets has completed the expansion and remodel of its store at 4300 Linglestown Road in Linglestown, Pennsylvania, adding a drive‑thru pharmacy, six‑pump Gas N’ Go fuel center (which opened in 2025) and expanded fresh departments including larger seafood, bakery and floral sections. The store also features a market‑style produce department, increased variety of specialty […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Save A Lot, Southeast

HFG Relocates Save A Lot To Larger Space In Glasgow, KY

by Shelby Team

Houchens Food Group (HFG) has relocated its Save A Lot in Glasgow, Kentucky, to an expanded location at 742 East Main St. The move adds about 2,000 square feet of retail space and introduces fresh-cut meats, a full‑service produce department, assortment of baked goods and an aisle of Hispanic food items. The store also created […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Woodman’s

Wisconsin Grocer Names Woodman CEO, Popp President

by Shelby Team

Janesville, Wisconsin-based Woodman’s Food Markets has announced a planned executive leadership transition designed to support the employee-owned grocer’s continued growth, organizational stability and long-term strategic vision. Clint Woodman, who previously served as president, has been appointed CEO. He has dedicated his career to the family-led business and has more than three decades of experience with […]