Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Cuts Ribbon On Store Renovation In South Lockport, NY

Tops Friendly Markets recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its renovated store in South Lockport, New York, one of the largest locations in the chain’s footprint. The remodel, totaling about $4 million, is also Tops’ most significant investment to date since embarking on a capital improvement plan more than five years ago.  Shoppers in […]

Posted inCoborn's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, Festival Foods, Guest Contributors, Independent Store News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

Midwest Grocery: How Rural Nuance Allows Regional Independents To Thrive

by Diana Leza Sheehan While many factors help to shape the state of grocery retailing in the Midwest, geography plays a critical role in how retailers have evolved and thrived over time. National chains such as Walmart, Kroger and Aldi continue to hold a significant share in the market, yet the region features many small […]

Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest

Central Market Moving Forward On Uptown Dallas Site

Central Market has unveiled preliminary drawings for a location in Uptown Dallas, Texas, that has been on hold since 2023, when plans for a high rise, mixed-use project were complicated by a softer post-COVID commercial market. Central Market, which took assignment of the property in 2016, has since designed a new standalone store within parameters […]

Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Dollar General Distribution Center Opens In Aurora, CO

Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its Aurora, Colorado, distribution center Nov. 9 with employees, families, company leadership and elected officials. The company also marked the occasion with $10,000 donations to Aurora Public Schools and the Food Bank of the Rockies. “Today’s grand opening celebrations represent a milestone in Dollar General’s history in Colorado […]

Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Civilized Coffee Introduces Line Of Instant Mochas

Civilized Coffee, a producer of instant coffee, teas and baking ingredients, has introduced Instant Mocha Powders, offering a café-quality beverage in traditional, caramel, mint and vanilla flavors. The release follows the success of its espresso powder, named “Best Espresso Powder” by America’s Test Kitchen, and its Instant Cold Brew Coffee, recognized as a Food & […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, National

More Grocers Adopting Instacart’s Carrot Tags, Elevating In-Store Experience

Instacart has shared that three additional grocers – Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s – are connecting their electronic shelf labels hardware to Carrot Tags‘ pick to light functionality, following a recent chainwide rollout at Schnucks earlier this year. Carrot Tags is Instacart’s software solution that integrates into a retailer’s electronic shelf labels (ESL) hardware to enable […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods

Independent Grocers Making Name For Themselves In Illinois

While established chains such as Albertsons, Kroger and Jewel-Osco continue to hold significant market share in Illinois, independent grocers are a growing segment. Armed with a passion for food, commitment to community and knack for innovation, they are reimagining the shopping experience and carving out a niche that is reshaping the way people shop. Among […]