Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Adds Fourth DFW Metroplex Store In Allen, TX

H-E-B has opened the doors at its Allen store, the fourth location it has opened in Texas’ DFW Metroplex in the past year.   The 117,000-square-foot H-E-B Allen store has features such as a True Texas Barbecue restaurant, full-service H-E-B Pharmacy with a drive-thru and Home by H-E-B home décor department, featuring furniture, woven textiles […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Midwest

Kroger Mercado Joins Our Brands’ Roster

Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand, has been added to The Kroger Co.’s Our Brands offerings. Its assortment features more than 50 products, ranging from fresh meat and beverages to snacks, sides and desserts. “Kroger Mercado embraces Hispanic culinary heritage with the quality and innovation our customers have come to know and expect from Our Brands,” […]

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 […]