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Instacart Reaches $1B In Total Revenue For First Time

Instacart achieved two first-time financial milestones in the first quarter, chalking them up to “continuously improving what matters most to consumers: selection, quality, affordability and convenience.” GTV, or gross transaction value, was up 13 percent to hit $10.29 billion on 91.2 million orders (up 10 percent), and total revenue reached $1.02 billion, an increase of […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Giant Food, Marketing News, News, Northeast

Giant Eagle Taps Ibotta As Exclusive Digital Promotions Partner

Giant Eagle Inc. has selected Ibotta as the provider of digital promotions across its 200-plus supermarkets and platforms. The partnership represents a step forward in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based grocer’s “Because It Matters” business strategy, a multi-year plan centered on delivering better everyday value and a modernized shopping experience. By integrating with the Ibotta Performance Network, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest

H-E-B Awards $480K To Top Texas Educators

H-E-B has announced the statewide winners for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during a ceremony May 4 at the Marriott Marquis Houston. H-E-B awarded $480,000 in cash and grants to six teachers, two counselors, two principals, one early childhood facility, one public school board and two school districts. Since 2002, the H-E-B Excellence […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Opens Stores In 3 MW States

Meijer opened three new stores May 6, expanding its presence in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio with a mix of supercenter and grocery formats. The openings include a new Meijer Grocery store in Rochester Hills, Michigan; and new supercenters in Brownsburg, Indiana, and Bainbridge Township, Ohio. The Rochester Hills location is the retailer’s fourth Meijer Grocery […]

Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast

Greene, Slagle Take On New Roles At Food City

Food City recently announced two key leadership moves, naming Joe Greene EVP of operations for its Knoxville, Tennessee, division and expanding Bucky Slagle’s role to VP of foodservice, Starbucks, produce and floral operations. The moves bring more than 80 years of combined industry experience to expanded leadership positions across the 163-store grocery chain. Greene returns […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Featured News, News, Southwest

BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues TX Push With Fort Worth Opening

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its Fort Worth location May 8, marking another step in the company’s expansion into Texas. Located at 7241 Harris Parkway, the store is the latest BJ’s to open in the state. The on-site BJ’s Gas station, which opened April 23, offers fuel and potential extra savings through BJ’s Fuel Saver […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Marketing News, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee Boosts Support For Veterans, Active-Duty Members For America 250

Hy-Vee stores are supporting the country’s military veterans and active-duty service members through several Hy-Vee Homefront initiatives, part of the company’s broader celebration of America 250. Starting May 1, Hy-Vee customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar throughout May to support organizations that serve veterans, active-duty service members and their families. The […]

Posted inInternational Foods, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, National, News, Private Label Brands

C&S Wholesale Grocers Introduces Sol Select Private Label Brand

C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC has launched a new Hispanic private label brand, Sol Select, that includes more than 250 frozen, center store, household and dairy products. The collection is C&S’s latest offering in its OurBrands portfolio, which also includes Best Yet and Our Family. “Sol Select is the perfect addition to C&S’s private label portfolio – […]