Walk into a Food City store and the first thing you see is a thank-you note. A tribute to the town – whatever one it happens to be – right there in the lobby, where the company has made a habit of saying thank you to the community before asking anything of it. “I just […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Debuts $5M Store Renovation In Livingston, NJ
Village Super Market celebrated the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation May 18 at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $5,000 donation to the West Essex YMCA. Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein joined employees and members of owners the Sumas family to cut the ribbon, following a family-friendly customer celebration […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans’ Bakery Department Free Of Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives
Wegmans Food Markets has shared that every product found within its in-store bakeries meets its “Food You Feel Good About” standard, meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors or unnecessary preservatives. The milestone caps a long effort that began in 2016, when Wegmans first removed trans fats and high fructose corn […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Featured News, Midwest, News
Dierbergs Lakeview Store Named ‘Best Of The Lake 2026’
Dierbergs Markets has shared that its store at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri has been named a “Best of the Lake 2026” winner by Lake Lifestyles Magazine. The award was presented May 7 during the Best of the Lake celebration honoring standout businesses selected by residents of the region through a multi-phase voting […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores, NationsBenefits Partner On OTC Flex Cards
NationsBenefits has announced a new retail network integration with Harps Food Stores, an employee-owned supermarket chain with stores in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Through the integration, eligible health plan members can use their NationsBenefits Mastercard Prepaid Flex Cards at more than 160 Harps locations to buy approved food-as-medicine items, OTC […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground On Sixth Location In Metro Huntsville, AL
Food City company officials broke ground May 15 for a new store on Old Highway 20 in Madison, Alabama, the sixth location planned for the greater Huntsville market. The 56,000-plus-square-foot retail supermarket is expected to open next spring. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well received, and we would like to thank our […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Reduces Prices On Products Across NJ, NY Stores
Stop & Shop has lowered prices on products across nearly every department, including national brands and private label items, at its stores in New Jersey and New York. The price reductions focus on customer favorites, including New York-specific items such as pick-your-own bagels from the Stop & Shop Bakery, Acme Smoked Salmon and Nathan’s Famous […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Featured News, Food City, News, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
Food City Growth Brings ‘Fun Challenge’ Of Managing Distribution, Culture
When an ice storm hits and the news tells everyone to stay home, Greg Sparks knows exactly what happens next. “Our drivers are out there,” he said. That mindset – part duty, part pride – helps explain why Food City is The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s 2026 Retailer of the Year. Having served friends […]