Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Introduces Hot Zone Meals With Servings Starting At $2

Wegmans Food Markets has updated many of its online recipes with new Hot Zone Meals that offer servings for as little as $2 each, making it easier for families to serve convenient, affordable meals. The Rochester, New York-based grocer’s Hot Zone program spotlights everyday low prices on family favorites. Hot Zone items, often displayed in […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee Pharmacy Offers New Wegovy Pill Through GoodRx

Hy-Vee pharmacy customers can now purchase the newly FDA-approved Wegovy pill for weight management through its collaboration with GoodRx. The once-daily oral semaglutide medication is available for purchase at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest at a discounted GoodRx cash price of $149 per month for the two lowest doses (1.5 mg and 4 mg). […]

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

Publix Promotes Scanlon To VP, Pharmacy

Publix Super Markets has promoted Katie Scanlon to VP of pharmacy, effective Feb. 1. Scanlon has spent nearly two decades with Publix, beginning her career in 2007 as a floating pharmacist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She then advanced through roles including assistant pharmacy manager, pharmacy manager and clinical pharmacist. Beginning in 2018, Scanlon served as […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Launches Free Three-Part Health Class Series

Natural Grocers has a new free three-part educational class series designed to help customers make practical, science-based changes to their eating and lifestyle habits. The series, titled “Hack Your Health,” will cover topics including nutrition fundamentals, metabolic flexibility and habits for long-term success. The classes will be offered at Natural Grocers stores and virtually, providing […]

Posted inNews, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market To Open New Store In Cheshire, CT

Whole Foods Market plans to open a new 42,000-square-foot store Feb. 5 at 1985 Highland Ave. in Cheshire, Connecticut. The location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. On opening morning, customers will receive samples […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Donates $180K To The Salvation Army Through Register Round Up

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 […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Finance News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

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 […]