Vallarta Supermarkets will open a new 39,295-square-foot store Dec. 10 at 273 E. Gladstone St. in Azusa, California, marking the family-owned chain’s continued expansion in the San Gabriel Valley. The first 300 customers at the grand opening will receive reusable grocery bags filled with food. Vallarta also is donating $7,500 to five local schools and […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Enables SNAP EBT On Uber Eats Through Forage Partnership
Save A Lot has launched SNAP EBT payment acceptance on Uber Eats at more than 325 locations, expanding same-day grocery delivery access for benefit recipients across its footprint. The grocer partnered with Forage Technology Corp., a USDA-approved third-party payment processor, to enable the service. Save A Lot operates about 700 stores in 30 states. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Adds Naples Store To Growing FL Footprint
Publix opened a new 48,387-square-foot store Nov. 20 in The Shoppes at Orange Blossom, 1715 Oil Well Road in Naples, Florida. “We look forward to introducing [the community] to an array of new offerings and providing them with the service and quality products they know and love,” said Lindsey Willis, media relations manager for Publix. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, H-E-B, News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Partners With Chefs, Fishwise On Seafood Sustainability
H-E-B has partnered with celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver to promote seafood sustainability and their new book, “The Blue Food Cookbook.” The retailer also is working with sustainable seafood consultancy Fishwise to strengthen its sourcing standards. The cookbook, released in October, was written by Zimmern, an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Plans 2 New Stores In Southeastern Massachusetts
Big Y Foods Inc. has announced plans for two new southeastern Massachusetts stores – in Fairhaven and North Dartmouth – with openings expected in 2027. The Fairhaven store, part of Fairhaven Plaza at 7-9 Plaza Way, will occupy 62,000 square feet in a space formerly occupied by Big Lots. In North Dartmouth, Big Y plans […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Grocery TV Expands To 31 ShopRite Stores in NY, NJ
Grocery TV expanded its partnership with Wakefern Food Corp., adding 31 ShopRite locations across New York and New Jersey. Located in high-traffic areas of stores, the screens share sales, promotions, news and job information with shoppers. The network also allows national brands to reach customers. The partnership, which began in 2021, now covers more than […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG Best Choice Wins Big During PLMA Salute To Excellence Awards
Best Choice, the flagship private brand of Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), received four 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). The awards, which recognize innovation and quality in private label products, were announced Nov. 16-18 during PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. The four items are: Best Choice […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Midwest, News
Coborn’s Market & Table To Add Restaurant Concepts
Coborn’s has begun a culinary partnership with Twin Cities Chef David Fhima, who will introduce three food-court-style restaurant concepts inside the Coborn’s Market & Table store opening in March in Plymouth, Minnesota. In addition, The Buttered Tin will have a full standalone restaurant within the store. The offerings are key components of Coborn’s “grocerant” model, […]