Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash

Family Fare Penny Event Encourages Shoppers To Swap Coins For Rewards

SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, has shared that all 57 Family Fare locations in Michigan will be participating in “Small Coins, BIG IMPACT,” a one-day event Dec. 13 that encourages customers to bring in spare pennies for double rewards. There is a minimum of 50 cents in pennies exchanged […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Atlanta Division Opens $34.5M Marketplace In Bethlehem, GA

The Kroger Atlanta Division has opened a $34.5 million, 118,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at 995 Loganville Hwy. in Bethlehem, Georgia. The community attended the Dec. 10 celebration, which featured the Apalachee High School Marching Band, JROTC cadets, school chorus, elected officials, community partners and Krogis the mascot. “This is not just a capital investment; it is […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company

The Giant Co. Plans New Store In Glen Mills, PA

The Giant Co. has shared plans for a 53,000-square-foot store in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, that will be part of The Shoppes at Concord, which is being built at Route 202/Wilmington Pike and Ridge Road. Construction is scheduled to begin next year, subject to obtaining the necessary permits and approvals. Specific store amenities and employment opportunities, […]

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

Big Y Donates $1M To Support New Children’s Hospital Tower

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, the state’s only health system focused on children’s well-being, received a $1 million gift from Big Y to support its new eight-story clinical tower, which opened Dec. 4. In recognition of the gift, the tower lobby’s 30-foot-tall visual centerpiece will be named the Big Y Tree of Life. “Big Y has […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest, News

Certco Inc. Receives 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award

Certco Inc. has been recognized with USA Today‘s 2026 Top Workplaces Award, which honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. Winners were recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA Today […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Charities Donates $15M To Support Housing, Shelter Programs

Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) has donated $15 million to more than 300 nonprofits across its operating region, aimed at supporting services such as home building, transitional housing and emergency shelter for those facing homelessness. The donation will support a broad array of partners, including affiliates of Habitat for Humanity. Since 2015, the foundation has […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Coborn's, Midwest, News

Coborn’s Adopts AI Solutions For Price, Promotions Optimization

Coborn’s Inc. has selected the Revionics AI Pricing Platform to optimize strategy across its family of supermarket brands. Coborn’s recently embarked on a multipronged growth strategy focused on expanding its core grocery business, acquiring new locations and developing modern, differentiated retail experiences such as the new Coborn’s Market & Table prototype. To maintain competitive price […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Deploys Domo Platform To Advance Data Integration, Analytics

Schnucks Markets Inc. has implemented the Domo AI and Data Products platform to centralize its data systems and improve operational decision-making across its 113 Midwest stores. With more than eight decades of operations, Schnucks had faced challenges managing data generated across stores, warehouses, vendors and internal departments. According to the company, reporting processes relied heavily […]