Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West

Natural Grocers Receives UNFI’s Circle Of Excellence Award

Natural Grocers received the Circle of Excellence award at the UNFI Circle of Excellence ceremony held recently in San Diego, California.  The Circle of Excellence honors businesses for exceptional achievements in performance, community impact and strong partnership with UNFI in 2023. Winners are categorized by region and business size. National Customer of the Year: West Region The […]

Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest

Hy-Vee To Acquire Strack & Van Til Food Market Chain

Hy-Vee has announced plans to acquire the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana. The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s more than 550 retail business units, which include grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores that focus on meal […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest

Aldi Debuts Checkout-Free Shopping At Chicago-Area Store

Grabango has launched ALDIgo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago-area Aldi store, making the German discount retailer the first major U.S. grocer to deploy the technology in a full-size location. Will Glaser, CEO of Grabango, described the launch of ALDIgo in the store at 2275 West Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Illinois, a “pivotal moment for the […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

Alliance Retail Group, Swiftly Unveil Retail Media Network

Alliance Retail Group has launched its Retail Media Network in conjunction with Swiftly, offering more than 1,400 independent retailers a way to connect more personally with their 22 million unique consumers through digital and in-store campaigns. “What sets our Retail Media Network apart is that our retailers will receive 100 percent of the dollars we […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Metcalfe’s, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Acquires Wisconsin-Based Metcalfe’s Market

SpartanNash has acquired Metcalfe’s Market, a three-store grocery chain in Wisconsin, expanding its footprint in the state to seven stores. Upon close of the sale, the Madison and Wauwatosa locations will be continuing employment for all employees. The Metcalfe’s Market storefront, branding and core shopper experience will remain in place. Founded in 1917 by Henry […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Honors Top Suppliers

Whole Foods Market has announced the 16 brands receiving its 2023 Supplier All-Star Awards for promoting excellence through quality, innovation, value and sustainability. “We are proud to shine a spotlight on this committed group of suppliers and the remarkable contributions they’ve made to enriching our customer’s shopping experiences, advancing our purpose, and pushing the boundaries […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest

Kroger Holds Grand Reopening In Mansfield, TX

The Kroger Co. held a grand reopening celebration April 10 for its recent remodeled store at 3300 E. Broad St. in Mansfield, Texas, following months of improvements at the location.  Kroger kicked off the grand opening in Mansfield with a special weekly advertisement that features exclusive savings through April 16, including .20 cents off per […]