Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Touts Benefits Of Local Produce Partnerships

Tops Friendly Markets relies on partnerships with local growers to stock its produce shelves with fresh items throughout the season, helping support family-owned farms. Tops has partnerships with more than 500 locally-owned and -operated dairy and produce family farms. They have generations of growing experience, and their proximity to Tops locations allow for fruits and […]

Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Dollar General, Feature, Food Lion, National

Self-Checkouts A ‘Double-Edged Sword’ For Grocery Customers, Retailers

Self-checkouts in grocery stores present both benefits and challenges for the retailers that utilize them. In the benefits column, they allow customers buying just a handful of items to not get in a line behind someone doing two weeks’ worth of shopping. They also lessen the labor and eventually payroll burden for retailers, many of […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Feature, Southeast

Aldi Gaining Steam Across Southeast

Shaun O’Keefe, Aldi regional VP based out of the company’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center, conducted a tour for journalists in mid-July at the company’s store on Peachtree Road in Atlanta’s Buckhead area. Aldi currently operates 81 stores in Georgia, with 50-55 of them in the Atlanta area, depending on your definition of what the Atlanta […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks’ Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator Selects First Class

Schnuck Markets has announced the first class of diverse-owned companies selected for its Schnucks Springboard business accelerator program. The initiative aims to foster growth and success among diverse-owned entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive support, including education, resources and access to the Schnucks customer base. Ten companies have been chosen to participate in the program, which offers […]

Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Adds Fresh Produce To DUFB Program For SNAP Customers

Field & Fork Network, a nonprofit connecting communities to solutions that foster a sustainable food system, has expanded its Double Up Food Bucks NY (DUFB) program. The nonprofit is launching the program at three additional Tops Friendly Markets locations in and around Rochester, New York. Tops SNAP customers at 285 Upper Falls Blvd. and 450 West […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, Health & Wellness, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern

Grocery TV Expands In-Store Retail Media Network In ShopRite Pharmacy

Grocery TV has expanded its in-store retail media network into pharmacies, providing brands and retailers with another touchpoint to engage shoppers and provide valuable health-related information to pharmacy customers during their store visit. Grocery TV’s in-store digital pharmacy solution has been rolled out with a number of the retailers in its network, including ShopRite Pharmacy, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks Completes Eatwell Market Rebranding In Columbia, MO

Schnucks Markets Inc. has completed the rebranding of its former Eatwell Market store at 111 South Providence Road in Columbia, Missouri. Customers will notice updates that include expanded product offerings throughout the store, as well as new decor and signing. The store remains open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.  The grocer will hold a “grand opening” celebration from […]