Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Close Downtown Denver Location Due To Theft, Safety Issues

Natural Grocers will close its downtown store at the corner of Colfax and Washington streets in Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 31. Natural Grocers’ employees will begin store-wide closing sales on Oct. 4, with discounts of 10 percent off everything at the 1433 Washington St. location. All sales will be final. The Denver – Colfax and Washington store is one of 46 Natural […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, Harris Teeter, Hy-Vee, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Grocers Send Relief To Communities Impacted By Recent Hurricanes

Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern United States from Sept. 26-27, leaving devastation and flooding in its wake. Additionally, following the first hurricane, Hurricane Milton devastated Florida again a week later. The grocery industry has responded by providing food and water, as well as monetary donations to impacted communities. Alex Lee Alex Lee, the parent company […]

Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Planning Two Store Openings In October

The openings for two new Whole Foods Market stores on opposite sides of the U.S. are fast approaching – a 42,560-square-foot location Oct. 10 at 790 Lyannough Road in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and a 50,338-square-foot site Oct. 16 at 12500 N Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix, Arizona. Both locations are replacing existing stores in the area. Whole […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Expands Total Rewards Program, Adds New Childcare Benefits

SpartanNash has expanded its Total Rewards program, adding new care options for children, adult dependents and older family members. “Working parents are increasingly challenged with access and affordability when seeking child and elder care,” said Adrienne Chance, SpartanNash’s SVP and chief communications officer. “As a mom of three myself, I know firsthand the thought and investment […]

Posted inSupply Chain News, Midwest, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Rolls Out Automated Solution For FSMA 204 Food Traceability

St. Louis-based Save A Lot has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for automated traceability and compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 (FSMA 204). The ReposiTrak Traceability Network will enable Save A Lot suppliers to transmit FDA-required traceability data for every impacted lot code each time a shipment is sent […]

Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Sustainability News

Meijer Earns EPA Recognition For Lowest Refrigerant Emissions Rate

For the fourth consecutive year, Meijer has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all GreenChill partners nationwide over the past year. A participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the Midwest retailer has focused on reducing its refrigerant leak rate, which […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Partners In Caring Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Fundraiser

ShopRite Partners In Caring is marking its 25th anniversary by raising money and awareness around food insecurity with the annual Cheerios contest. The long-running fundraiser, in partnership with Cheerios maker General Mills, encourages ShopRite stores to compete to raise money to curb hunger in local communities. Associates from participating ShopRite stores who raise the most […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest

Fareway Breaks Ground On New Store In Granger, IA

Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 30 for a new 21,000-square-foot store at the corner of State and Oak streets in Granger, Iowa. “Upon opening, as people enter Granger, they will be greeted by their neighborhood Fareway,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We are excited to join the Granger community. We want to […]