Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Christmas Decorating Leads Shopping Trends At Meijer

Heading into the last week of Christmas shopping, one of the surprise trends of the season continues as customers at Meijer stores across the Midwest fill their carts with holiday décor. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer says it has seen a significant increase in outdoor decorations compared to last year. Due to the pandemic, customers are […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West

Northgate González Market Delivers Toys To Children

Northgate González Market shared the joy and magic of Christmas this week by giving away 50,000 toys to children across Southern California. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northgate’s 25th Annual Toy Giveaway looked a little different this year as new safety protocols were put in place to protect both employees and consumers. Families in cars […]

Posted inShelby Exclusives, Amazon Fresh, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Retailer of the Year, Whole Foods

COVID-19 Pandemic Can’t Alter Weis’ Overall Approach

CEO proud of safety, swift response and that stores ‘still all about serving the public’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Asked to reflect on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S. grocery industry, Weis Markets COO Kurt Schertle deferred to the company’s CEO and president, Jonathan Weis. “Candidly, I think my boss […]

Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast

Piggly Wiggly Independent Store Owners Purchase Two Stores From SEG

Two Independent Piggly Wiggly  store owners, with the support of C&S Wholesale Grocers, have entered into a definitive agreement with Southeastern Grocers (SEG) to acquire one BI-LO store in South Carolina and one BI-LO store in Georgia. This agreement is part of a series of transactions for SEG as part of its strategic decision to divest of the BI-LO banner, […]

Posted inCOVID News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West

Bashas’, Food City Team Up With Wells Fargo To Help Local Food Banks

Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets have teamed up with Wells Fargo to increase support of local food banks in Arizona, with a goal of raising enough donations for 2 million meals to feed families in need before Christmas. “The holidays are an especially challenging time for so many families, and this year’s pandemic has only […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

Pioneer Expands Comfort Meal Solutions With Sauce and Seasoning Mix

San Antonio, Texas-based Pioneer, a subsidiary of C.H. Guenther & Son, is expanding the distribution of the brand’s quick, easy-to-make meal solutions and enhancements. Joining the brand’s baking and gravy mix products, Pioneer’s Comfort Meal Solutions are a line of seasonings and meal sauces for favorites like, Chicken Pot Pie and Bayou Jambalaya. “In a year of uncertainty, […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Kroger Shares Top 10 Foods Of The Year, 2021 Trend Predictions

The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, has released the top 10 trending foods of 2020, as well as its food trend predictions for 2021.  Based on year-over-year sales growth across Kroger’s business, including nearly 2,800 retail stores and pickup, delivery and ship, the trending foods and beverages of 2020 included: Zero-calorie soft drinks; Four-cheese […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Mooala Launches Industry’s First Keto-Friendly ‘Milk’

Dallas, Texas-based Mooala, leading maker of premium, organic, dairy-free beverages, has introduced Keto Mylk, the first dairy or dairy-alternative milk specifically designed for the keto consumer.  The company, best known for its plant-based Bananamilk, is expanding its organic beverage portfolio to include the new, keto-certified and carb-conscious option, which features less than 1g of net carbs, 0g […]