Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Launches Check-Out Hunger Campaign For Food Banks

ShopRite has launched its annual Check-Out Hunger campaign, a holiday-season fundraiser inviting customers to support local food banks by adding donations at checkout through the second week of January at stores across the region. The campaign follows the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) 25th Annual Turkey Drive, which collected donated turkeys and food items […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, Private Label Brands, Stop & Shop

Survey: 55% Of Americans Prefer Canned Cranberry Sauce

Stop & Shop released survey results revealing that 55 percent of Americans prefer canned cranberry sauce with ridges at Thanksgiving, compared to 31 percent who favor homemade versions. The Quincy, Massachusetts-based retailer surveyed adults ages 18 and older across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey to gauge cranberry sauce preferences. The survey […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, KeHE Distributors, National, News

KeHE Identifies Five Macro Trends Shaping 2026 Food, Beverage Market

KeHE Distributors released its 2026 macro trends forecast, highlighting five emerging market dynamics that reflect evolving consumer values and purchasing priorities across the natural and organic, specialty and fresh products sectors. The Naperville, Illinois-based distributor identified authenticity, protein innovation, global flavors, personalized wellness and data-driven shopping as the dominant forces reshaping how consumers will make […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News

Fareway Opens First Full-Service Meat, Grocery Store in KS

Fareway Meat & Grocery recently held a grand opening for its first full-service meat and grocery store in Kansas – a 21,000 square foot location at 15790 State Ave. in Basehor, Kansas. “We are thrilled to open our doors in Basehor and continue growing in the great state of Kansas,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer. “This […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Names Six Employees 2025 Legacy Award Recipients

Meijer has named the winners of its 2025 Legacy Awards, the retailer’s highest internal honors recognizing employees who demonstrate exceptional leadership and community service. The awards comprise the Fred Meijer Award, given annually to one person, and the Earl Holton President’s Award, which recognizes up to five employees. Toledo Market Director Randy Lewis received the […]

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Meijer Marks 90th Anniversary With Corporate Impact Report

Meijer surpassed its 2025 carbon emissions target a year ahead of schedule, according to the retailer’s latest Corporate Impact Report released to mark the company’s 90th anniversary. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based chain achieved a 57 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels, exceeding its original 50 percent goal. […]

Posted inExecutive News, News, Wegmans

Wegmans’ Katakwar Joins GS1 U.S. Board Of Governors

GS1 US has elected Smita Katakwar, SVP of technology at Wegmans Food Markets, to its board of governors. Katakwar will help guide the organization’s strategy for cross-industry adoption of GS1 Standards across retail grocery, apparel, general merchandise, foodservice and healthcare sectors. Katakwar brings more than two decades of experience leading technology strategy, digital innovation and […]