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Walmart Opens New Supercenter In The Villages, FL

Walmart opened a new supercenter March 4 at 11115 Waxman Drive in The Villages, a 55-and-up community in central Florida. The “next generation” store opened with a community celebration “highlighting the store’s associates, new products and services, Fresh From Florida produce and local nonprofit partners,” the retailer said. “Today is a proud moment for our […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Fairway Market Celebrates Lunar New Year With Dumpling-Making Class

Fairway Market celebrated Lunar New Year with a culinary collaboration alongside Nom Wah, New York City’s oldest continuously operating dim sum restaurant, bringing an interactive dumpling-making class to its 74th Street Café on the Upper West Side. The two-hour class Feb. 26 was led by Wilson Tang, owner of Nom Wah, who guided guests through […]

Posted inNews, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Reports Fourth Quarter, Annual Results For 2025

Publix Super Markets reported fiscal 2025 sales of $62.7 billion, a 5 percent increase from $59.7 billion in 2024. Comparable store sales for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025, increased 3.5 percent. “Our greatest asset is our associates,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I’m proud of their dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Featured News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Expands Private Selection Brand With Ready-To-Eat Meals

The Kroger Co. has expanded its Private Selection brand with more than 20 prepared meals designed to deliver quick meal options. The meals are available across Kroger’s family of stores and include globally inspired options spanning frozen entrées, refrigerated deli meals and fresh-roasted chicken. “The new Private Selection line brings high quality and convenience without […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Ahold Delhaize, National, News

Guiding Stars, PHA Expand Collaboration To Advance Nutrition Standard

Guiding Stars and Partnership for a Healthier America has expanded their collaboration that establishes Guiding Stars as a core nutrition standard supporting PHA’s work to advance healthier food choices nationwide. The collaboration strengthens shared efforts to advance a more nutritious and transparent food landscape, while supporting both organizations’ commitments to better-for-you choices and improved well-being for […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Partners With SHI International For Technology Solutions

Meijer has partnered with SHI International, a technology solutions provider, to support the retailer’s behind-the-scenes technology needs, including Microsoft-related services. The partnership is led by Patrick Grow, who manages key Michigan accounts for SHI and has a personal connection to Meijer that spans decades. Grow grew up in western Michigan, just a few miles from […]