On the morning of June 24, H‑E‑B truck driver Jose Luis “JJ” Jaramillo became the fourth H‑E‑B driver to reach four million consecutive safe miles. In his nearly 40 years as a driver, Jaramillo averaged about 115,000 miles per year to reach four million, which is equivalent to more than 160 trips around the Earth. […]
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Posted inFinance News, Featured News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger To Acquire Giant Eagle In $1.65B Deal
The Kroger Co. has announced its intention to acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer, for $1.65 billion.
Posted inProduce News, Fresh Thyme, Midwest, News
Fresh Thyme Market Brings Back Lori Anne Peaches For Summer
Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating the return of Lori Anne Peaches, available for a limited time and offered exclusively in the Midwest at Fresh Thyme Market, excluding Minnesota. Known for their sweet-tart balance and bite, Lori Anne Peaches are tree-ripened longer for unmatched juiciness and flavor. Each peach is hand-picked, gently packed and never machine-harvested, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Continues FL Growth, Adds 2 New Supermarkets
Publix has opened two new Florida stores: a new 48,387‑square‑foot site at the Shoppes at Citrus Creek at 42660 Highway 27 in Davenport and a 50,325-square-foot supermarket at 8710 W. Lake Ruby Drive in Winter Haven. The Davenport store opened June 25 while the Winter Haven site opened June 18. The locations feature traditional departments […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open New Store In Eatontown, NJ
Whole Foods Market will open a new 40,000‑square‑foot store July 29 at 180 Route 35 South in Eatontown, New Jersey. The Eatontown location features more than 1,000 local items from the Northeast, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. The décor inspiration is sunny and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest, News
Balls Foods Stores Chooses Afresh For Production Planning, Full-Store Ordering
Balls Foods, the independent grocery chain behind Hen House, Price Chopper, SunFresh and Payless, has selected Afresh for production planning and store ordering across the entire store. The retailer will use Afresh in produce, meat, deli and bakery, and across all fresh departments plus grocery, frozen, dairy, alcohol and general merchandise. The platform replaces handwritten […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer To Open New Supermarket In Livonia, MI
Meijer will open a new 75,000‑square‑foot grocery format store on Aug. 19 at 33500 Seven Mile Road in Livonia, marking the fourth Meijer Grocery location in Michigan. The new store complements the retailer’s 125 supercenters and market format stores across the state and follows the opening of a 47,000‑square‑foot Meijer Grocery in Rochester Hills in […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News
AWG Adds 64 Private Label Items, Targets GLP-1 Trends, Grilling Season
AWG Family of Brands is adding 64 new items to its private brand portfolio in the second quarter of 2026, expanding across Best Choice, Hello World by Best Choice, Crav’n Flavor and Wide Awake Coffee Co. brands. The new items target health-conscious trends, seasonal demand – including grilling – and consumer preference for quality at-home […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West
AFS’ Pettit Named To Utah Food Bank Board Of Directors
Sarah Pettit, director of public affairs at Associated Food Stores (ARS), has been named to the Utah Food Bank Board of Directors. Her appointment comes as the Utah Food Bank continues expanding its reach across the state to meet growing demand. Pettit leads government affairs and public affairs efforts for AFS and has long been […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Central Market, Featured News, Food Service News, News, Southwest
Central Market Opens Renovated Food Service Area In San Antonio, TX
Central Market celebrated the opening of its renovated food service area June 26 at its store at 4821 Broadway St. in San Antonio, Texas. The remodeled section includes expanded production areas, as well as new departments, fixtures and equipment across deli, bakery, sushi and chef-prepared food cases. “We are eager to start introducing pieces of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Donates $280K To Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup
Meijer has announced a $280,000 contribution to the Council of the Great Lakes Region Foundation to continue supporting the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative in 2026. The investment builds on Meijer’s ongoing commitment to protect the Great Lakes and the communities that depend on them by helping bring innovative cleanup technologies to the Great Lakes […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Unveils New Store In Millsboro, DE
Weis Markets opened a new store June 26 at 30250 Commerce Drive in Millsboro, Delaware – the second location in the city and the fifth store in the state. “We are extremely pleased to open in Southern Delaware, which is a dynamic, fast‑growing region,” said Jonathan Weis, chairman, president and CEO of Weis Markets. “This […]
Posted inExecutive News, Affiliated Foods, Featured News, News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Carlino Joins Affiliated Foods Inc. As COO
Affiliated Foods Inc. has named Nick Carlino as its new chief operating officer, bringing more than two decades of wholesale and retail grocery experience to the Amarillo, Texas-based wholesale grocery cooperative. Carlino joins Affiliated Foods from Merchants Distributors LLC in Hickory, North Carolina, where he spent more than 12 years in progressive leadership roles, most […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open First Store In Salem, NH
Whole Foods Market will open a new 34,900‑square‑foot store July 22 in Salem, New Hampshire, marking the retailer’s first location in the city and its fifth in New Hampshire. The Salem location features more than 800 local items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Rewards Program Adds Points Redemption For Grocery Savings
The updates are designed to make loyalty more accessible for the more than 11 million customers the company serves daily.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, National, News
Ahold Delhaize USA Receives Loyalty360 Awards For Customer Experience
Ahold Delhaize USA and its brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop – have earned multiple 2026 Loyalty360 Best in Class Awards, recognizing their approach to personalization and customer loyalty. The awards reflect progress in delivering more relevant, value-driven experiences for the 26 million weekly customers the brands […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Jackson’s Chips Expands Into Publix, Adding 1.4K Stores Across Southeast
Jackson’s, the snack brand known for chips cooked in avocado oil, has launched its products in Publix stores, marking a significant milestone in the company’s national retail expansion. The rollout began June 24 across more than 1,400 Publix locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. The initial assortment includes […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, News, UNFI, West
UNFI Holiday Show Spotlights Private Label, Fresh Discovery, Wellness Trends
The recent selling show found that consumers are looking for entertaining solutions that feel premium yet accessible, such as private label items, fresh products and functional wellness items.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West
Lee’s Marketplace Hosts America’s Potluck Kickoff With UT First Lady Cox
Lee’s Marketplace hosted the kickoff event for America’s Potluck on June 4 at its Foxborough location in North Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together state leaders, community voices and local influencers to celebrate connection and shared meals. The evening set the stage for the nationwide initiative taking place July 5, which encourages people across the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Awards $280K In Scholarships To 240 Students
Big Y has awarded nearly $280,000 in scholarships to 240 students from across Massachusetts and Connecticut as part of its annual scholarship program. Established in 1981 as a tribute to founders Paul H. D’Amour and his brother Gerald D’Amour, the program has awarded more than $6.7 million to more than 8,800 students since its inception. […]