Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Continues DFW Expansion With Opening In Mansfield, TX

The 128,000-square-foot store that San Antonio-based H-E-B has opened at 1670 E Broad St. in Mansfield, Texas, is its sixth in the DFW Metroplex, joining sites in Allen, Alliance, Frisco, McKinney and Plano. Filled with amenities and innovations, the Mansfield store has distinctive features such as a True Texas BBQ restaurant and H-E-B pharmacy, both of […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, The Kroger Co.

Report: Majority Of Consumers Plan To Celebrate Fourth Of July

Numerator has released data on Fourth of July 2024, sourced from verified purchase figures and a sentiment survey of more than 5,500 consumers on their holiday intentions this year and if they intend to shop at a grocery retailer. Overall, 73 percent of consumers plan to celebrate the Fourth of July, with white consumers, those […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, National, Online Grocery Technology

ECRS, Birdzi Partner On API Integration With Harps Food Stores

Birdzi has begun an API integration with ECRS, alongside their joint customer Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores. Grocers that utilize Birdzi’s and ECRS’ integration, such as Harps Food Stores, can enable their customers to redeem digital coupons, loyalty rewards and Birdzi’s VISPER offers in real time as they shop. Since its founding, Birdzi has worked with its retail […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Lowes Foods, Southeast

Lowes Foods Elevates Food Safety, Productivity With SmartSense

SmartSense by Digi has begun a new strategic relationship with Lowes Foods to automate asset health monitoring, integrate proactive maintenance and digitize food safety. Lowes Foods is owned by Alex Lee Inc., along with IGA and KJ’s Market locations. The SmartSense IoT Sensing-as-a-Service framework will protect more than 5,000 assets across 141 Lowes Foods locations. Founded […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Pharmacy Offers Customers Virtual Care Services

Publix Pharmacy customers have access to a virtual care service powered by WellSync. By filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek medical care from a licensed provider with no appointment needed and from the comfort of their home. “Publix Pharmacy continues to remove barriers so our customers can receive convenient health care services,” […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast

BJ’s Shares Plans For New Stores In New Jersey, North Carolina

BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of its newest clubs, set to open in early 2025. The stores in Hanover Township and Southern Pines will mark the retailer’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our membership offers to even more families in New Jersey […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Grubhub Adds Albertsons Cos. To Delivery Marketplace

Grubhub and Albertsons Cos. have partnered to bring almost 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores to Grubhub’s marketplace for delivery, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb. Availability is based on delivery locations through the grocery section on the app and website. “We’re pleased to grow our grocery offering with Albertsons Cos., one of the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, West, Whole Foods

Hammer & Wikan Celebrates ‘Simpler Life’ In Alaska’s Petersburg

Independent grocers across the U.S. face many challenges, but additional obstacles face those operating in Alaska. Hammer & Wikan is an independent grocer in Petersburg, Alaska, which is located on Mitkof Island in the southeastern part of the state. Hammer & Wikan was founded in 1921 by John Hammer and Andrew Wikan, two Norwegian immigrants. […]