Posted inExecutive News, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Appoints Mehrotra To Board Of Directors

Walmart Inc. appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mehrotra will serve on two of the board’s committees – compensation and management and technology and e-commerce. “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s board of directors. “Shishir’s […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Announces Executive Changes In Merchandising, Marketing

Food City has announced changes to its executive merchandising and marketing team, including the retirement of a longtime leader and promotions for two others. Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations, is retiring from full-time service after 10 years with the company and will transition to a role focused on strategic initiatives. “We would like […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Host Resolution Reset Week, Jan. 13-17

Natural Grocers is launching its annual Resolution Reset Week, a weeklong wellness and savings event scheduled for Jan. 13-17 that encourages customers to refresh health goals and save on products that support better nutrition and well-being. During the event, Natural Grocers said it will offer special savings, featured items and curated selection highlights designed to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds, Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Begin Three-Year Partnership

Food Lion has begun a new partnership between its hunger-relief platform, Food Lion Feeds, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, aimed at supporting youth through nutrition education, wellness programming and access to healthy meals. The three-year partnership includes a $250,000 commitment from Food Lion Feeds to support 20 local Boys & Girls Club organizations […]

Posted inWest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Industry, News

Albertsons Shares Q3 Results Driven By Digital

Albertsons Companies closed out the third quarter of fiscal 2025 with results that highlight the grocery chain’s ongoing push to become a technology-driven, customer-focused operation. The company reported net income of $293 million and strong growth across its digital and pharmacy channels, reinforcing CEO Susan Morris’s vision of a modernized retail experience at the company’s […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, National, News, Save A Lot

Save A Lot To Remove Artificial Dyes From Private Label Products

As shoppers increasingly turn to store brands for high-quality groceries, Save A Lot is working with its suppliers to remove seven artificial dyes from all private label offerings. Customers can already see these changes across several product categories, including Crystal Falls sparkling beverages and Kurtz salad dressings, with all 113 impacted products slated to be updated […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast

Big Y Foods To Open New Supermarket In Orange, CT

Big Y Foods has shared plans to open a 53,000-square-foot supermarket in spring 2027 at 200 Indian River Road in Orange, Connecticut. The move is aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in South Central Connecticut and building on the recent announcement of a future location at the Westfarms shopping mall. “Orange is more than a […]