Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Opens 5th Supermercado Nuestra Familia Store In Topeka, KS

SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, celebrated the grand opening of its fifth Supermercado Nuestra Familia location at 2021 SE 29th St. in Topeka, Kansas, expanding the retail banner and the company’s footprint into the state. The 50,000-square-foot store offers Hispanic flavors and culture for the Highland Crest, Central Highland […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Northeast, UNFI

UNFI Reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results, Adjusted EBITDA Up 24.6%

On Dec. 2, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increasing 24.6 percent to $167 million despite a slight decline in net sales. The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler posted net sales of $7.8 billion, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Donates $2.5K To The Forgotten Child Fund

Food City continued its support of the Annual Coats for Kids program sponsored by the Hamilton County (Tennessee) Police Department and Fire Department with a donation of $2,500 to The Forgotten Child Fund. The Forgotten Child Fund is made up of volunteers from firefighters in Chattanooga, Hamilton County EMS and sheriff’s employees and other volunteer […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards $985K In Grants

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $985,000 in “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grants to 318 feeding partners across Food Lion’s 10-state operating region. According to the foundation, the grants will help participating nonprofits deliver food assistance – as well as education on meal planning, budgeting and cooking – that will help them […]

Posted inProduce News, Grocery Store Equipment, News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Completes Tech Upgrade With Toshiba ELERA Security Suite

Weis Markets has completed a full deployment of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ ELERA Security Suite across its store network, advancing the company’s efforts to modernize its front-end operations and strengthen loss-prevention capabilities. The technology is active in the self-checkout lanes of all 199 Weis Markets stores, with plans to extend the system to dual-use and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Reports Q3 Results, Takes $2.6B Impairment On Fulfillment Network

On Dec. 4, The Kroger Co. reported third quarter 2025 results that included an operating loss of $1.54 billion, driven by a $2.6 billion impairment charge related to its automated fulfillment network. Excluding the impairment and other one-time items, the Cincinnati-based retailer posted adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share and raised its full-year guidance. Total […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Debut Expanded Store In Grand Junction, CO

Natural Grocers will debut an expanded store Dec. 17  at 2405 Patterson Road in Grand Junction, Colorado, that will replace the retailer’s current location in the city. The Lakewood, Colorado-based company will kick off festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, its local food bank partner, followed […]