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Harris Teeter Expands In Southeast, Plans New Stores In Key Markets

Harris Teeter is planning several additional stores across the Southeast, including expansion into new markets. “This expansion represents an exciting chapter for Harris Teeter as we extend our reach to serve more neighbors across the Southeast,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations. “We’ve seen incredible support from our customers, and this […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Names Asarasi Winner Of 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit

Wakefern Food Corp. named Asarasi the winner of its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit, held Nov. 3 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. After a day of presentations and product demonstrations by eight suppliers, Asarasi impressed a panel of Wakefern leaders with its organic Sparkling Tree Water and Nekter Pop Probiotic Soda, earning […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Debuts Expanded Kosher Market In Livingston, NJ

Village Super Market has debuted a expanded Kosher Market at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, on Nov. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring members of the Sumas family ownership, store management and Rabbi Teichman from the Vaad of MetroWest. The store marks the beginning of a new era in kosher shopping, providing expanded variety […]

Posted inProduce News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City’s Brooks Named A 2025 IPFA Produce Manager Of The Year

Ragan Brooks, produce manager for the Food City in Abingdon, Virginia, has been named one of the 2025 IFPA Produce Manager of the Year grand-prize winners. Each year, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosts the annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The program recognizes the top 20 produce managers within the industry and selects five […]

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Emerging Young Leaders Poised To Carry Northgate Founders’ Legacy Forward

Oscar González serves as COO and co-president of Northgate González Market. Brother Miguel had served alongside Oscar at the helm of the company until his recent retirement. Now brother Jesús has moved into the co-presidency slot with Oscar. As other members of the second generation begin to retire, Oscar believes that one of the top […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Adds Afresh’s AI Fresh Buying Solution

Wakefern Food Corp. is among the first to implement Afresh’s Fresh Buying solution across its produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery distribution centers. Fresh Buying represents a new model for meat, deli, bakery and produce buyers. It provides the agility and artificial intelligence needed to manage perishables at scale, beyond what conventional supply-chain tools were […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast

Harris Teeter Begins Annual Harvest Feast Campaign

As part of Harris Teeter’s annual Harvest Feast campaign, the company donates all grocery items needed to create a complete holiday meal for families in need. In addition, Harris Teeter employees will participate in five meal bag packing events at partner food bank facilities before distribution. The company will donate 9,500 meal bags, which will […]