Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Reports Q3 Results, Takes $2.6B Impairment On Fulfillment Network

On Dec. 4, The Kroger Co. reported third quarter 2025 results that included an operating loss of $1.54 billion, driven by a $2.6 billion impairment charge related to its automated fulfillment network. Excluding the impairment and other one-time items, the Cincinnati-based retailer posted adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share and raised its full-year guidance. Total […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Debut Expanded Store In Grand Junction, CO

Natural Grocers will debut an expanded store Dec. 17  at 2405 Patterson Road in Grand Junction, Colorado, that will replace the retailer’s current location in the city. The Lakewood, Colorado-based company will kick off festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, its local food bank partner, followed […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Three Clubs In December

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open three stores this month – Dec. 12 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Sumter, South Carolina; and Dec. 17 in Casselberry, Florida. All three locations will feature on-site BJ’s Gas stations. The Springfield and Sumter stations opened in November, while Casselberry’s opened Dec. 3. BJ’s Wholesale Club in Casselberry, located in the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Smart & Final, West

Smart & Final To Debut New Store Dec. 10 In San Diego, CA

Smart & Final will open a 25,000-square-foot location Dec. 10 at 3705 Rosecrans St. in San Diego’s Midway District, a neighborhood that is transforming into a walkable entertainment, retail and residential hub. The Los Angeles-based retailer specializes in delivering value to household and business customers through a hybrid model that combines everyday grocery sizes with […]

Posted inDairy News, Southeast, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Opens Second Milk Processing Facility In Valdosta, GA

Walmart recently celebrated the grand opening of its second owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta, Georgia, which will supply more than 650 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs across the Southeast. The 300,000-plus square-foot plant, which represents a $350 million investment, has created more than 400 new jobs. Sourcing milk from local dairy farmers, the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Produce News, Schnucks

Schnucks Expands ‘Hyper Local’ Sourcing With Farm Direct-to-Store Program

Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Foodshed.io, is expanding a farm direct-to-store concept – increasing the number and types of farms customers experience, with the goal of increasing flavor and freshness. The pilot program began in fall 2024, with one farm supplying multiple Schnucks locations across the St. Louis metro region. It has since expanded […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Introduces AI Assistant For Faster, Personalized Experience

Albertsons Cos. reports that it has reached a milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the Albertsons AI shopping assistant, a web browser experience designed to make grocery shopping faster and more personalized. The Boise, Idaho-based retailer aims to reduce shopping time from an average of 46 minutes to four minutes. As […]