More than 300 Harris Teeter store managers, directors and support center leaders packed 4,992 seven-day meal boxes during the company’s annual leadership meeting, generating more than 104,000 meals for residents of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Through a partnership with Nourish Up, each box was filled with items ranging from mac and cheese, tuna and pasta […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Of Paramus Opens Electrify America Fast Charging Station
The ShopRite in Paramus, New Jersey, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 23 to mark the opening of a new Electrify America fast charging station in the store’s parking lot. The station features six Hyper-Fast chargers, each capable of delivering up to 350kW, among the fastest publicly available EV charging speeds on the market. Paramus Mayor Christopher […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News
AWG Reports $293M Patronage Distribution During Annual Meeting
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) distributed a record $293.1 million in year-end patronage during its Annual Shareholders Meeting, capping a fiscal year in which the cooperative reported net sales of $11.6 billion and consolidated company sales of $12.2 billion – up 0.63 percent and 0.91 percent, respectively, on a comparable basis. The total distribution of cooperative […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Breaks Ground On Freezer Expansion At Boone Distribution Center
Fareway Stores has broken ground on a 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion at its Boone, Iowa distribution campus, a project the company says will nearly double pallet capacity and lay the groundwork for future automation investment. Gleeson Constructors and Engineers is set to complete construction by summer 2027. The Boone campus has served as the operational […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, News, Southeast
AWG Invests $110M To Automate Gulf Coast Distribution Center
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) will invest $110 million to modernize its Gulf Coast Division Support Center in Pearl River, Louisiana, installing advanced automation in the facility’s ambient section to improve order accuracy and service reliability for independent grocery retailers across the Southeast. Construction begins in January, with automation installation in April 2027 and full operations […]
Posted inDeli News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Repositions Hot Bars As Dinner Destination For Shoppers
Stop & Shop is updating its in-store hot bars, transforming them into a meal solution center designed to make dinner easier for shoppers. The refreshed offering introduces new comfort-food favorites, globally inspired proteins and an expanded selection of sides available from 4-7 p.m. daily. New protein options include black pepper steak, Thai coconut chicken thighs, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Opens New Store In Simpsonville, SC
Food Lion will open a new location March 25 at 2321 W. Georgia Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, marking the brand’s fifth in the area and its fourth store opening in the first quarter of 2026. The opening will be followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, Featured News, National, News
Dollar General Names Fleeman As CEO, Succeeding Vasos
Dollar General Corp. has appointed JJ Fleeman as its next CEO, effective Jan. 1, succeeding Todd Vasos, who has led the discount retailer for a combined 10 years across two terms. The appointment comes the same day Ahold Delhaize confirmed Fleeman will depart as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA at the end of June to pursue […]
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, News, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Fleeman Leaving Role In June
Ahold Delhaize has announced that JJ Fleeman will depart from his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, effective at the end of June, to become CEO of Dollar General Corp. Fleeman has spent his entire 36-year career in grocery retail in Ahold Delhaize companies, including Food Lion, the grocer’s largest U.S. brand. Frans Muller, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
Family Fare Completes Full-Store Remodel In Paw Paw, MI
The Family Fare supermarket in Paw Paw, Michigan has completed a full-store remodel, expanding its fresh food offerings and refreshing key departments at one of the community’s longest-standing grocery locations. The renovation focused on high-priority areas for shoppers, including expanded produce, an upgraded hot bar, enhanced beer, wine and liquor selections and a nostalgic candy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Harps Food Stores, National, News
Harps To Deploy SmartMeals AI Shopping Assistant
Harps Food Stores will deploy SmartMeals, AWG’s artificial intelligence-powered shopping assistant built by Breez AI, across its network of more than 150 stores. The announcement came during the AWG Innovation Showcase, where independent grocers gathered to explore technologies shaping the future of grocery retail. The rollout makes Harps one of the largest operators in the […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News
AWG Celebrates 100th Anniversary At 2026 Innovation Showcase
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) launched its centennial celebration during its 2026 Innovation Showcase, marking 100 years since independent retailers united in 1926 to compete against the growing power of chain stores. Today, the cooperative serves 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations across 33 states, making it the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler. The Innovation Showcase […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Volunteer Registration Open For Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give
Volunteer registration is open for the 12th Annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, set for June 18-21 at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. The tournament is seeking more than 1,400 volunteers to support the event, which combines LPGA Tour competition with hunger-relief fundraising through Meijer’s Simply Give program. The fee to volunteer is […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Anniversary Issues, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Feature, Featured News, Finance News, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
AWG’s Cooperative Strength Positions Independent Grocers For Future
As Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, the cooperative is reflecting on a century defined by independent spirit, shared success and an unwavering commitment to its members – while keeping its focus firmly on what comes next. Founded in 1926 by a group of independent grocers who believed they were stronger […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition Launch Annual Canathon Food Drive
The Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition launched its 40th annual Canathon food drive March 19 at area Kroger stores, collecting donations through the end of March with a goal of 50,000 pounds of food for 11 participating central Illinois food pantries. Kroger opened the drive with $1,000 in non-perishable food donations and $1,500 in Kroger gift […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Begins ‘Bacon For A Year’ Sweepstakes
Save A Lot is running a Bacon for a Year sweepstakes through March 31, offering one winner a $500 gift card – the equivalent of a 12 months’ supply of the chain’s Farmington bacon brand. Customers can enter through the Save A Lot app or by mail. No purchase is necessary. A winner will be […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Seeks Entries For Annual Quest For Texas Best Competition
H-E-B has opened entries for its 13th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, giving Lone Star State-based product makers until April 22 to submit products for a chance at shelf placement and a share of $100,000 in cash prizes. The grand-prize winner receives $50,000, the “Texas Best” title and a spot in H-E-B stores statewide. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Raises $100K Through Urban League Campaign
Schnucks Markets and its customers raised $100,000 for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis through the sixth annual Round Up at the Register campaign Feb. 4-17. Customers contributed $83,624 at checkout, with Schnucks adding $16,376. All St. Louis-area donations are directed to the Urban League’s Save Our Sons and Save Our Sisters programs. Round-ups […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, SpartanNash
Needler’s Fresh Market Opens New Store In Anderson, IN
Needler’s Fresh Market celebrated the grand opening of a new location March 20 in Anderson, Indiana, marking a milestone for the community and expanding grocery access on the city’s west side. Located at 2810 Nichol Ave., the store is the newest Needler’s Fresh Market in Ohio and Indiana. “Our goal is to be more than […]
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter President DeBoer Named 2025 BusinessWoman Of The Year
Harris Teeter President Tammy DeBoer was honored as the 2025 BusinessWoman of the Year by Queens University of Charlotte during the award’s 40th anniversary luncheon March 13. DeBoer was recognized for her leadership of the North Carolina-based $10 billion regional grocery chain and her community-centered approach to the role. Kristi Coleman, CEO of Tepper Sports […]