Associated Food Stores (AFS) and Symbotic Inc. have begun a warehouse modernization initiative at AFS’ Utah distribution center that will transform it into a next-generation facility equipped to meet future demands. The project also advances the wholesaler’s 85-year commitment to efficiency and service for nearly 500 independent grocers in the Intermountain West Symbotic’s end-to-end automation system, with robotic […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, National
Aldi Selects Digital Wave’s GenAI Solutions For Data Accuracy
Aldi has begun a partnership with Digital Wave Technology, provider of the AI-native ONE Platform, to enhance automation of digital channel product descriptions. By utilizing these enterprise AI solutions, Aldi will be able to expedite the delivery of precise, customer-focused product information to be used on the retailer’s digital touchpoints including website, app and email. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest, Retailer of the Year
BFS Charts Future With Employee Ownership, Growth Initiatives
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores (BFS) – The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s 2025 Retailer of the Year – is embarking on an ambitious new chapter, marked by employee ownership, a strategic growth initiative and deep commitment to its teammates. The independent grocer, which operates 25 stores under the Hen House, Price Chopper, Sun […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Northeast
Big Y Donates $75K To Red Cross For California Wildfire Relief
Big Y Foods has donated $75,000 to support the American Red Cross network’s humanitarian relief efforts to those affected by the wildfires in California. The Springfield, Massachusetts-based supermarket chain collected donations from customers and employees Jan. 17-31 in-store, online and myExpress Checkout Mobile app. The total also included contributions from Big Y. “We are truly […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Cheerios Contest Raises $1.3M For Food Banks
ShopRite’s recent ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest raised $1.3 million, which the company attributed to customers’ generosity and the dedication of its associates who helped raise awareness around food insecurity. As part of the annual hunger-fighting tradition, employees from the top fundraising stores will be featured on limited-edition Cheerios cereal boxes the grocer sells […]
Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Launches Campaign To Help Find Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Tops Friendly Markets is partnering with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), a global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, to raise money to fund research to help find a cure for T1D. This year’s campaign runs through March 22. T1D is an autoimmune disease that causes the pancreas to make very little insulin or none […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Springboard Seeks Second Cohort For Business Accelerator
Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, is seeking a second cohort of local and diverse-owned businesses to participate in the Schnucks Springboard accelerator program. Diverse-owned is defined as at least 51 percent owned, operated and managed by a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident that is a member of one […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $1.3M To Advance Child Health, Wellness
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has announced a $1.3 million investment in programs that impact child health and wellness across New England and New York. The latest chapter of Hannaford’s “Eat Well, Be Well – A Path to Better Health” initiative, the funding will enhance programs that help children eat healthier and stay active with the […]