Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, Save A Lot, Southwest

Save A Lot, Leevers Supermarkets Introduce Ahorra Mucho Concept Store

Save A Lot has begun a collaboration with Leevers Supermarkets to develop a new grocery format and in-store offerings to better reach Hispanic shoppers throughout the country. The first step in the concept development effort is the introduction of Ahorra Mucho, a discount grocery store and innovation center in Aurora, Colorado, that features Hispanic product […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Predicts 2025 Top 10 Food Trends

Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council has released its 10th annual Top 10 anticipated food trends  predictions report. For 2025, Whole Foods Market forecasts a boom in hydrating ready-to-drink beverages, a new wave of aquatic ingredients, added crunch to meals and fusion snack foods with international appeal. The Whole Foods Market Trends Council – a collective […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Southeast

Publix SVP Bornmann Retiring, 2 Officers Promoted

Publix Super Markets SVP of Product Business Development Dave Bornmann will retire after 41 years of service. With his retirement, Publix has promoted two officers, effective Jan. 1. “We are grateful for Dave’s more than four decades of dedicated service to Publix, our associates and the communities we serve,” said CEO Kevin Murphy. “He’s been […]

Posted inMeijer, Harps Food Stores, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Prepares For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26, Meijer pharmacies are preparing for an influx of customers disposing of their unused and expired prescription medications. A national initiative organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Drug Take Back Day aims to prevent drug misuse and reduce the risk of accidental poisonings or overdoses. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Acquires Di Bruno Bros.’ Branded Product Portfolio

Wakefern Food Corp. has acquired the Di Bruno Bros. portfolio of specialty products that is distributed nationally to wholesale and retail customers. A specialty food retailer and supplier of gourmet cheeses and cured meats in the Philadelphia area since 1939, Di Bruno Bros. was also one of the first specialty grocers to begin selling its […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Butterball Launches Cook From Frozen Turkeys

Butterball has introduced its Cook from Frozen Premium Whole Turkey, a new offering for the Thanksgiving holiday. Created with convenience in mind, the new Cook from Frozen turkey requires just two steps: unwrap and roast, with no thawing required. The most popular questions received by the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line are about how and when to thaw […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Expands Footprint With Fresh Encounter Acquisition

SpartanNash has acquired Fresh Encounter Inc., a 49-store supermarket chain serving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky that operates under the retail store banners Community Markets, Remke Markets, Chief Markets and Needler’s Fresh Market. Owned by third-generation grocers Michael Needler Jr. and Julie Anderson, Fresh Encounter has been a food distribution customer of SpartanNash for 58 years. […]