Schnucks and its customers donated $181,677 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign through its recent Round Up at the Register program. The 15-day effort invited customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with all donations directed to the nonprofit in the communities where they were collected. Customers contributed […]
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Kroger Completes Sale Of Vitacost.com To iHerb
The Kroger Co. has completed the sale of Vitacost.com Inc., an e-commerce retailer of vitamins, supplements and other health and wellness products, to iHerb LLC. The transaction closed Jan. 8. Kroger said the decision to sell Vitacost.com reflects its ongoing review of non-core assets “to determine their ongoing contribution and role within the company as […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Grocery Store Equipment, News, West
Albertsons Media Collective Launches Measurement For In-Store Media
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of Albertsons Companies, has launched an incrementality measurement solution designed to highlight the impact of in-store media campaigns and provide brands with clearer, causal insights into performance. The new capability uses a matched-market test-and-control methodology to isolate incremental sales driven specifically by in-store media. By comparing stores running […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Launches Better Care Services, Rolls Back Prices
Walmart is starting the new year with an expanded focus on customer health and affordability through the launch of Better Care Services and lowering prices on more than 1,000 wellness-focused products across food, supplements, over-the-counter items and fitness essentials. The initiative is part of Walmart’s effort to make healthcare and healthy living more accessible for […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National, News, Whole Foods
Amazon Debuts Redesigned Dash Cart For Whole Foods Market
Amazon has introduced a redesigned version of its Dash Cart smart shopping cart, rolling out the updated technology at select Whole Foods Market stores with plans to expand to dozens of the banner’s locations across the U.S. by the end of 2026. The latest Dash Cart generation incorporates features developed from customer feedback aimed at […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Appoints Mehrotra To Board Of Directors
Walmart Inc. appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mehrotra will serve on two of the board’s committees – compensation and management and technology and e-commerce. “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s board of directors. “Shishir’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Announces Executive Changes In Merchandising, Marketing
Food City has announced changes to its executive merchandising and marketing team, including the retirement of a longtime leader and promotions for two others. Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations, is retiring from full-time service after 10 years with the company and will transition to a role focused on strategic initiatives. “We would like […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Host Resolution Reset Week, Jan. 13-17
Natural Grocers is launching its annual Resolution Reset Week, a weeklong wellness and savings event scheduled for Jan. 13-17 that encourages customers to refresh health goals and save on products that support better nutrition and well-being. During the event, Natural Grocers said it will offer special savings, featured items and curated selection highlights designed to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds, Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Begin Three-Year Partnership
Food Lion has begun a new partnership between its hunger-relief platform, Food Lion Feeds, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, aimed at supporting youth through nutrition education, wellness programming and access to healthy meals. The three-year partnership includes a $250,000 commitment from Food Lion Feeds to support 20 local Boys & Girls Club organizations […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Celebrates National Bagel Day With Free Baked Goods
Stop & Shop is marking National Bagel Day with a weeklong promotion that gives customers a free bakery bagel at all its stores. From Jan. 9-15, shoppers can receive one free pick-your-own bagel (no purchase required) at any Stop & Shop. To redeem the offer, they must check in at the Savings Station kiosk, at […]
Posted inWest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Finance News, Industry News, News
Albertsons Shares Q3 Results Driven By Digital
Albertsons Companies closed out the third quarter of fiscal 2025 with results that highlight the grocery chain’s ongoing push to become a technology-driven, customer-focused operation. The company reported net income of $293 million and strong growth across its digital and pharmacy channels, reinforcing CEO Susan Morris’s vision of a modernized retail experience at the company’s […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot To Remove Artificial Dyes From Private Label Products
As shoppers increasingly turn to store brands for high-quality groceries, Save A Lot is working with its suppliers to remove seven artificial dyes from all private label offerings. Customers can already see these changes across several product categories, including Crystal Falls sparkling beverages and Kurtz salad dressings, with all 113 impacted products slated to be updated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Foods To Open New Supermarket In Orange, CT
Big Y Foods has shared plans to open a 53,000-square-foot supermarket in spring 2027 at 200 Indian River Road in Orange, Connecticut. The move is aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in South Central Connecticut and building on the recent announcement of a future location at the Westfarms shopping mall. “Orange is more than a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Finance News, News, The Raley's Companies, West
Carbahal Transitions To Advisory Role After Decade With Raley’s
After 10 years with The Raley’s Companies, senior executive Chelsea Carbahal has transitioned into an advisory role, marking the close of a decade in which she played a central role in shaping the company’s communications, public affairs and community impact strategy. Carbahal joined Raley’s in 2015, rising to become senior leader of public relations, government […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Store On San Antonio’s Far West Side
H-E-B has opened a 120,000-square-foot store near Medina Lake, Texas, which will serve communities on the far western side of San Antonio. Known as the Culebra & 211 H-E-B, the store has features such as H-E-B Curbside and Home Delivery with service to the Lakehills, Medina Lake and Mico areas. It also boasts an H-E-B […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Finance News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Debuts Yearly Checkout Feature Highlighting Customer Savings
The Kroger Co. has introduced a new Yearly Checkout feature that provides customers with a personalized summary of their 2025 savings, shopping habits and grocery preferences using their loyalty information. The annual recap is available through Feb. 28 on the app or website. The tool is part of Kroger’s effort to showcase the impact of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
AFS Adds GoSpotCheck By Form To Expand Shelf Intelligence
Associated Food Stores (AFS) has added GoSpotCheck by FORM to its retail technology portfolio, deploying the mobile task management platform across its cooperative network of more than 450 independent supermarkets and 41 corporate stores. The move is part of AFS’s ongoing digital transformation and its increased focus on store-level data capture and merchandising execution. The […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Corporate Store News, Finance News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, National, News
H-E-B, Market Basket Top Dunnhumby’s Grocery Ranking List
H-E-B, Market Basket and Woodman’s are the top three U.S. grocery retailers, according to dunnhumby’s ninth annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for U.S. Grocery, a nationwide study that examines the $1 trillion U.S. grocery market. For Texas-based H-E-B, it was the fifth first-place finish in nine years, while Tewksbury, Massachusetts-based Market Basket ranked second for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Opens New Supermercardo Nuestra Familia In Omaha, NE
SpartanNash recently celebrated the grand opening of its first small-format Supermercado Nuestra Familia at 2323 L St. in Omaha, Nebraska. At nearly 14,000 square feet, the store offers authentic Hispanic products – from fresh meats and pastries to traditional spices – and cultural experiences shoppers expect with the benefit of convenience. The store is located near […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Introduces FoodHealth Score To Customers
Hy-Vee Inc., which operates more than 280 grocery stores across eight Midwestern states, is collaborating with the FoodHealth Co. to bring the FoodHealth Score to shoppers. The FoodHealth Score is a 1-100 scoring system that enables customers to compare the nutritional value of individual foods. Each product receives a score based on its nutrient density […]