Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Opens Store In Rockledge, FL

Whole Foods Market has opened a new 37,000-square-foot store at The Crossings at Viera, 2035 Viera Blvd. in Rockledge, Florida. The store’s product assortment includes more than 450 items from the Sunshine State, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards.  “I am delighted to welcome the Brevard County community to our first Whole Foods Market in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West

Northgate At 45 – Focused On Family, Faith, Fresh Opportunity

When Jesús González reflects on the story of Northgate González Market, he doesn’t talk first about sales figures or square footage. He talks about family and faith. “Two things have always guided us,” he said. “From my father, we learned hard work. From my mother, we learned faith and unity. Those are still the values […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Food Stores, News, West

AFS Expands Instacart Solutions To Member Retailers, Banners

Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) is bringing Instacart’s white-label e-commerce solutions Storefront and Storefront Pro to its owned and operated banners, including Fresh Market, Lin’s and Macey’s, and independent member stores, including Broulim’s, Davis Food & Drug, Kent’s and Lee’s, providing them with e-commerce and retail media capabilities “We’re excited to partner with AFS to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News

Harris Teeter Expands In Southeast, Plans New Stores In Key Markets

Harris Teeter is planning several additional stores across the Southeast, including expansion into new markets. “This expansion represents an exciting chapter for Harris Teeter as we extend our reach to serve more neighbors across the Southeast,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations. “We’ve seen incredible support from our customers, and this […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Names Asarasi Winner Of 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit

Wakefern Food Corp. named Asarasi the winner of its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit, held Nov. 3 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. After a day of presentations and product demonstrations by eight suppliers, Asarasi impressed a panel of Wakefern leaders with its organic Sparkling Tree Water and Nekter Pop Probiotic Soda, earning […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Debuts Expanded Kosher Market In Livingston, NJ

Village Super Market has debuted a expanded Kosher Market at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, on Nov. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring members of the Sumas family ownership, store management and Rabbi Teichman from the Vaad of MetroWest. The store marks the beginning of a new era in kosher shopping, providing expanded variety […]

Posted inProduce News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City’s Brooks Named A 2025 IPFA Produce Manager Of The Year

Ragan Brooks, produce manager for the Food City in Abingdon, Virginia, has been named one of the 2025 IFPA Produce Manager of the Year grand-prize winners. Each year, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosts the annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The program recognizes the top 20 produce managers within the industry and selects five […]