Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) is bringing Instacart’s white-label e-commerce solutions Storefront and Storefront Pro to its owned and operated banners, including Fresh Market, Lin’s and Macey’s, and independent member stores, including Broulim’s, Davis Food & Drug, Kent’s and Lee’s, providing them with e-commerce and retail media capabilities “We’re excited to partner with AFS to […]
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Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National, News
NRS Integrates With Grubhub For Grocery Delivery, Pickup
Independent grocers in National Retail Solutions’ (NRS) nationwide point-of-sale (POS) network can offer customers remote ordering for delivery or in-store pick-up through the Grubhub app. “We are tremendously excited to announce our integration with Grubhub,” said Elie Y. Katz, president and CEO of NRS. “This partnership empowers our NRS retailers, which are predominantly neighborhood convenience […]
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Harris Teeter Expands In Southeast, Plans New Stores In Key Markets
Harris Teeter is planning several additional stores across the Southeast, including expansion into new markets. “This expansion represents an exciting chapter for Harris Teeter as we extend our reach to serve more neighbors across the Southeast,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations. “We’ve seen incredible support from our customers, and this […]
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NGA Opposes Settlement Proposed By Visa, Mastercard
The National Grocers Association (NGA), an original plaintiff in the Visa and Mastercard class action suit filed in 2005, has expressed concerns about the proposed settlement. While NGA is reviewing the text of the proposal filed Nov. 10, it noted the revised deal fails to address the underlying problem of anticompetitive price-setting in the credit […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, National, News
PLMA Preps For Private Label Show Nov. 16-18
The Private Label Manufacturer’s Association (PLMA) is preparing for its annual Private Label Trade Show, set for Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. The show will feature more than 35,000 food and nonfood products, 3,000 booths and 1,900 exhibitors. In addition, more than 100 new booths have been added to the show floor, after increasing in number […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Names Asarasi Winner Of 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. named Asarasi the winner of its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit, held Nov. 3 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. After a day of presentations and product demonstrations by eight suppliers, Asarasi impressed a panel of Wakefern leaders with its organic Sparkling Tree Water and Nekter Pop Probiotic Soda, earning […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Center Store, Deli News, National, News
The Campbell’s Co. Debuts 2025 State Of The Sides Report
The Campbell’s Company has released its annual State of the Sides report, a study that highlights Thanksgiving’s most popular side dishes. “Generations have turned to Campbell’s to create their holiday side dishes over the years, and this year’s report shows those classics are still at the heart of every holiday celebration,” said Marci Raible, VP of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Debuts Expanded Kosher Market In Livingston, NJ
Village Super Market has debuted a expanded Kosher Market at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, on Nov. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring members of the Sumas family ownership, store management and Rabbi Teichman from the Vaad of MetroWest. The store marks the beginning of a new era in kosher shopping, providing expanded variety […]
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FMI Celebrates 2025 Gold Plate Award Recipients
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the recipients of its annual Gold Plate Awards, highlighting outstanding programs implemented by the retail food industry to encourage family meals. The program was founded in 2013. Examples include healthy family meals, quick and easy family meals and recipes, cooking with kids, themed dinners, breakfast with the […]
Posted inProduce News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Brooks Named A 2025 IPFA Produce Manager Of The Year
Ragan Brooks, produce manager for the Food City in Abingdon, Virginia, has been named one of the 2025 IFPA Produce Manager of the Year grand-prize winners. Each year, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosts the annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The program recognizes the top 20 produce managers within the industry and selects five […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Looking To Midwest, Northeast As New Growth Areas
Sprouts Farmers Market held its third quarter conference call Oct. 29, covering not only financial results but several other topics, including its plans around new store growth. By the end of this year, the Phoenix, Arizona-based grocer will have opened more stores than originally planned, and the pace will continue to ramp up, company executives […]
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FMI Report: What Drives Acceptance Of Gene Editing In Food
New consumer research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association provides details on how consumers perceive gene editing in food and agriculture and what drives their willingness to buy. The research, “Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Foods,” found that consumers are much more open to gene-edited products when the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West
Emerging Young Leaders Poised To Carry Northgate Founders’ Legacy Forward
Oscar González serves as COO and co-president of Northgate González Market. Brother Miguel had served alongside Oscar at the helm of the company until his recent retirement. Now brother Jesús has moved into the co-presidency slot with Oscar. As other members of the second generation begin to retire, Oscar believes that one of the top […]
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The Save Mart Companies, Keurig Dr Pepper Launch Hunger Relief Campaign
In partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, The Save Mart Companies has launched its annual “Friends Feeding Friends” holiday food drive, running through Jan. 1 at all stores across California and western Nevada. The partners have committed a combined $120,000 in matching donations to encourages shoppers to support food banks throughout the region. “‘Friends Feeding Friends’ […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Adds Afresh’s AI Fresh Buying Solution
Wakefern Food Corp. is among the first to implement Afresh’s Fresh Buying solution across its produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery distribution centers. Fresh Buying represents a new model for meat, deli, bakery and produce buyers. It provides the agility and artificial intelligence needed to manage perishables at scale, beyond what conventional supply-chain tools were […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Begins Annual Harvest Feast Campaign
As part of Harris Teeter’s annual Harvest Feast campaign, the company donates all grocery items needed to create a complete holiday meal for families in need. In addition, Harris Teeter employees will participate in five meal bag packing events at partner food bank facilities before distribution. The company will donate 9,500 meal bags, which will […]
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IFPA’s Barbieri To Retire, Nash Named Successor
International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) VP of Membership Engagement and Sales Anthony Barbieri has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, after decades in the industry. IFPA’s Megan Nash, current director of education and talent, will become VP of membership engagement and business development on Jan. 1, reporting to Miriam Wolk, chief membership officer at IFPA. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Southeast
Riesbeck’s Food Markets Enhances Online Platform With eGrowcery
Riesbeck’s Food Markets is launching its new online shopping and order fulfillment platform, powered by eGrowcery, with options for pick-up and delivery, in a move designed to enhance the user experience and drive growth in digital sales. This strategic shift represents the retailer’s commitment to staying competitive post-pandemic against much larger grocery retailers. The new eGrowcery platform […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Acquires 3 Former Winn-Dixie Stores In AL
On Nov. 6, Food City opened three recently acquired former Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama. The rebranded stores, each of which is 44,000 square feet, are located in: Jasper, AL (2405 U.S. Highway 78 East) Trussville, AL (465 Main St.) Fultondale, AL (1721 Highway 31 North) ‘”Winn-Dixie has served the community for a number of years, […]
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FoodMaxx Debuts 2 Supermarkets In CA With Savings Competition
FoodMaxx celebrated the grand opening of two new stores – at 844 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose and 3705 El Camino Real in Santa Clara – on Nov. 5 with a community “Bag Your Savings” competition that raised more than $8,500 for local nonprofits. The stores, operated by The Save Mart Companies and formerly […]