Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, West

Dollar General Opens First Store In Montana, Its 48th State

The first of three stores Dollar General plans to open this fall in Montana – the company’s 48th state – debuted Sept. 30 in Columbia Falls.  Locations in Lincoln and Sanders Counties are under construction, with the company saying it plans to evaluate additional areas of the state for future sites. A customer celebration at […]

Posted inGelson's, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, Online Grocery Technology, West

Gelson’s, Rove Partner For EV Charging Centers

Gelson’s has finalized a partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging centers, to provide food and beverage services. Rove will launch by building an initial six locations in Southern California beginning this year, with 20 charging centers planned by 2026. The deal represents a first-of-its-kind retail brand partnership for Gelson’s. ReCharge by […]

Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest

Coborn’s To Reopen Tadych’s Marketplace In Marquette, MI

Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand reopening Oct. 5 for Tadych’s Marketplace that recently underwent a significant renovation in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1401 O’Dovero Drive, the store now features a larger product selection and new look that includes updated flooring, decor and bathrooms. Energy-efficient lighting has been installed and  the front end was upgraded […]

Posted inC-Store News, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

Wawa Announces Expansion Into Kentucky

During a two-stop Community Partnership Day visit to Kentucky on Sept. 26, Wawa announced its plans to open about 40 stores across the commonwealth over the next eight to 10 years, with the first groundbreakings set for mid-2024.  To date, Wawa has more than 15 sites under contract across Boone, Bullitt, Fayette, Hardin, Jefferson, Jessamine, […]

Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Smart & Final, West

Smart & Final President Scott Drew Announces Retirement

Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company of El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced that Smart & Final President Scott Drew will retire, effective Sept. 29. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Harps Food Stores Optimize Operations With Upshop

Harps Food Stores has partnered with Upshop, a provider of inventory and replenishment optimization solutions, to improve its operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. The Springdale, Arkansas-based grocer chose Upshop’s Magic product to address challenges such as monitoring and managing store conditions, generating orders and ensuring product availability. Upshop’s Magic offers a suite of capabilities, […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers, Inc., Southeast

Associated Grocers Awards 10 GMRA Scholarships

Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge has announced the 2023 Associated Grocers GMRA Scholarship Fund recipients. The Associated Grocers/GMRA partnership scholarship program aids students working within AG retail member stores. Recipients receive $1,000 the first year ($500 per semester) and $3,000 for each of the following three years ($1,500 per semester) that they remain there.  The […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News

Harris Teeter Expands Delivery Across Washington, D.C.

Harris Teeter has expanded its grocery delivery across metro Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on never breaking the cold chain. Groceries are handled by company employees to maintain their temperature throughout the delivery process. They are loaded onto a Harris Teeter refrigerated delivery truck, with frozen items packed in dry ice until they reach the […]