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Save A Lot Debuts La Tierra de Sabores Hispanic Private Label Brand

Save A Lot is relaunching and expanding its Hispanic private label program under the name La Tierra de Sabores, a transition that consolidates items previously sold under the retailer’s Tio Santi and Caracara brands into a refreshed line intended to better reflect the communities it serves. The updated assortment includes core items like tortillas, seasonings […]

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The Giant Co. Raises $1.2M To Combat Student Food Insecurity

The Giant Co.’s Feeding School Kids initiative recently raised more than $1.2 million to fund hunger-relief programs at school districts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The funds are directed toward various nutritional needs, including clearing student lunch debt, stocking weekend backpack programs and establishing on-campus food pantries and gardens. “Thanks to the continued […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Gelson's, News, West

Gelson’s To Rebuild Store Destroyed By Fire In Pacific Palisades, CA

Southern California grocer Gelson’s Markets has announced plans to rebuild and reopen its store in Pacific Palisades, California, following the loss of the original location during the Palisades Fire in January 2025. The company intends to return to its site at 15424 Sunset Blvd. While a construction timeline and reopening date have not been finalized, the move […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give Returns June 18-21

Meijer is bringing its LPGA Classic for Simply Give back to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan, for a 12th year, with tournament play running June 18-21. The event features 144 of the world’s top female golfers in a four-day, 72-hole stroke competition. All proceeds support the retailer’s Simply Give hunger-relief program, which funds food […]

Posted inNew Products, Albertsons, Center Store, Featured News, News, West

Lindsay Rolls Out Latin-Inspired Jarred Olives At Albertsons

Lindsay Olives is rolling out a new line of Latin-inspired jarred olives to appeal to grocery shoppers seeking global flavors. Launched in mid-March, they feature the flavors of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the company. Designed for snacking, cooking and/or entertaining, the varieties are Sofrito Style, Pimiento Picantito and Escabeche Style. Sofrito […]

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Walmart, Sam’s Club Launch Annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

Walmart and Sam’s Club have launched the 13th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign at all U.S. stores and club locations. The cause marketing initiative runs through May 3, with the goal of providing people facing hunger access to food and resources through Feeding America’s network of local food banks. Since its inception in 2014, […]

Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee Mourns Loss Of First Female President

Donna Tweeten, a marketing executive who became Hy-Vee’s first female president and spent decades shaping the Midwestern grocer into a nationally recognized brand, died April 8. She had recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Tweeten retired from her role as president in January 2025 but remained with Hy-Vee as a consultant up until […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, PCC, West

PCC Community Markets To Open New Store In Seattle’s Madison Valley

PCC Community Markets, a 73-year-old community-owned grocery co-op founded in Seattle, will open its 17th store this fall at 2925 E. Madison St. in the city’s Madison Valley neighborhood. Construction is under way, with additional details to be announced in the coming months. “We signed this lease 10 years ago, and it’s been a long […]