Posted inBeverage News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Western NY Coffee Brand Now On Shelves At 40-Plus Tops Markets

RocketCup Coffee has secured distribution at more than 40 Tops Markets around western New York. The partnership is part of Tops’ “commitment to support local businesses while delivering high-quality, innovative products to customers,” the grocer said in an April 15 press announcement. Founded in 2022, RocketCup says it is “focused on revitalizing communities through exceptional […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, News, West

Natural Grocers To Open Third Location In Rock Springs, WY

Natural Grocers will open a new store April 29 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, marking the retailer’s third location in the state. Grand opening celebrations run from April 29-May 31 with savings of up to 50 percent off select premium products. The first 150 customers on opening day will receive mystery gift cards valued between $5 […]

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

Publix Honors 6 Employees With Mr. George Community Service Award

Publix Super Markets recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. The award honors associates who embody the giving spirit of Publix founder George Jenkins. “George Jenkins once said, ‘We are not only in the grocery business, we’re in the people […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Featured News, News, Packaging News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Plans Full Redesign For Great Value Private Label Brand

Walmart has begun the first redesign of Great Value, its flagship private brand, in more than a decade. Spanning nearly 10,000 food and consumables items, it represents the most extensive private brand update in the retailer’s history. The rollout will be phased over 18 to 24 months, beginning with salty snacks in May. Cereals, cream […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, The Giant Co.

The Giant Co. Plans For Second Location In Ephrata, PA

The Giant Co., which operates under the Giant and Martin’s banners, has announced plans to open a second store in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, aimed at improving accessibility for residents in the northwestern part of the borough. Construction is scheduled to begin once the company secures all necessary permits and approvals from local authorities. Specifics regarding store […]

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

Publix Expands NC Footprint With New Durham Store

Publix opened a new 41,744-square-foot store April 11 at 4628 Guess Road in Durham, North Carolina, part of its continued expansion in the state’s Research Triangle region. The location features traditional departments, including a bakery, full-service deli and meat and seafood counters. The store also houses a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru and offers home […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Dollar General, Featured News, News, Southeast

Dollar General To Deploy AI-Enabled Audio Network In 6K Stores

Dollar General Corp. is expanding its retail media capabilities through a new partnership with QSIC to launch an artificial intelligence-enabled in-store audio network. The rollout will cover about 6,000 stores across 48 states, doubling the retailer’s audio footprint to 12,000 locations by the second quarter of 2026. The platform utilizes AI to integrate point-of-sale data […]

Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Ingles Markets, News, Southeast

Ingles Markets, Summer Road Trade Blows Ahead Of April 30 Proxy Vote

Ingles Markets has released an investor presentation ahead of its April 30 annual meeting, intensifying its opposition to a director nominee put forward by Summer Road LLC, the family investment office of David Sackler. Summer Road issued its own statement disputing the grocer’s claims. The Asheville, North Carolina-based grocer is urging shareholders to vote for […]