AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a lineup of new grocery items. The wave of products, developed to align with the latest consumer and category trends, is helping member retailers capture sales and gain a competitive edge. “The AWG Brands items that launched in July are strategically […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Store Remodel In Centennial, CO
Natural Grocers will hold a remodel celebration Sept. 12 for its store at 6774 S University Blvd. in Centennial, Colorado. The upgrades to the Cherry Knolls store, which opened in 2010, will offer customers a brighter, more open atmosphere and a contemporary layout for a faster checkout experience. The location has been upgraded using sustainable […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 10 Finalists In Annual Quest For Texas Best Competition
H-E-B has named the 10 finalists in its 12th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, a search for the best products made in-state. The small businesses will compete for a share of $100,000 in cash prizes and the chance to have their products featured on H-E-B shelves across the state. Over the past few months, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Names 2025 LEAP Participants
Whole Foods Market has named the participants for its latest cohort in the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), celebrating brands selected for the program’s Early Growth track. Launched in 2022, LEAP highlights Whole Foods Market’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial relationships with local and emerging brands through specialized, educational programming and individual mentorship. Participants […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Organic Natural, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Opens New Market In McKinney, TX
On Aug. 27, Whole Foods Market opened a 47,918-square-foot store at 8701 W. University Drive in McKinney, Texas. The store’s product assortment features more than 600 items from Texas and neighboring states, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “Our team is passionate about great food and great service, and this store brings an exciting […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, National, News
Ahold Delhaize USA Enhances Made-To-Order Capabilities With FoodStorm
Ahold Delhaize USA has expanded its partnership with Instacart to leverage the FoodStorm order management system. The technology will enable participating Ahold Delhaize USA brands to elevate the shopping experience when customers request made-to-order items like fresh bakery platters, customizable deli meat and cheese trays, dessert flights, floral arrangements and balloons. The FoodStorm solution is […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Merchant Distributors, National, News
MDI, Instacart Offer E-Commerce Solutions For Independent Grocers
Merchants Distributors LLC (MDI) has begun a partnership with Instacart to offer e-commerce solutions to the wholesale grocery distributor’s network of independent stores. Participating MDI grocers are joining the Instacart app to offer customers same-day delivery and enabling Storefront Pro, Instacart’s end-to-end fully-customizable e-commerce solution built specifically for grocers. “We’ve long admired MDI and how, for over […]
Posted inProduce News, Giant Food, News, Northeast, Private Label Brands
Giant Food, BrightFarms Introduce New Ready-to-Eat Products
Giant Food has begun a new partnership with BrightFarms to bring fresher, ready-to-eat greens to customers under its private-label Nature’s Promise brand. The partnership introduces several new Greenhouse Grown greens to the produce aisle, including Sweet Baby Butter, Spring Mix, Green and Red Leaf and Crunchy Green Leaf. BrightFarms grows leafy greens indoors in high-tech, climate-controlled greenhouses […]