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 […]
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Harris Teeter Breaking Ground On North Florida Store
Matthews, North Carolina-based Kroger subsidiary Harris Teeter is breaking ground April 24 on a new 61,000-square-foot store at 11901 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville, Florida. Local elected officials, including Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, as well as Harris Teeter President Tammy DeBoer, are expected to attend the groundbreaking. The store, which property developer Sleiman said will sit […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Achieves 1,070% ROI With Logile
Vallarta Supermarkets generated a 1,070 percent return on investment after implementing Fresh Inventory Management technology from Logile Inc., according to a new ROI Case Study report by Nucleus Research. After changing how it forecasted demand, reduced spoilage and aligned fresh production with sales, Vallarta recovered its investment in 15 months and generated more than $10 […]
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B&R Stores Acquires Family Fare Store From SpartanNash
B&R Stores Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire SpartanNash’s Family Fare store at 1815 Court St. in Beatrice, Nebraska, with the transaction expected to close April 30. Following the acquisition, the store will undergo renovations in the coming months and will be converted to a Russ’s Market. The company will retain the current […]
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Report: Specialty, Discount Grocers Outperforming Supermarkets
Consumer Edge’s U.S. Grocery Outlook 2026 shows that shoppers are changing where they buy groceries, with specialty grocers gaining market share while traditional supermarkets are losing ground. Overall grocery spending declined about 3 percent year over year on a 12-month basis ended Feb. 28. However, Consumer Edge’s transaction data shows consumers are not just spending […]
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Aldi To Eliminate 44 Ingredients From Private Label Products By 2027
Aldi is expanding its standards by removing an additional 44 ingredients from private label food, vitamin and supplement products, including select artificial preservatives, colors, flavors and sweeteners. The decision will bring the grocer’s restricted ingredient list from 13 to 57 by December 2027. Building on legacy Aldi became one of the first national grocers to […]
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Viva Fresh Expo 2026 Sets Attendance Record
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) shared that the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo on April 22 in San Antonio drew a record 2,872 attendees, including 380 retail and foodservice buyers, and featured 199 exhibitors, marking the largest turnout in the show’s history. Since its debut in Austin in 2015, Viva Fresh has grown into a […]