Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have invested more than $1 million in grants, product donations and e-gift cards to support communities across the Southeast following winter storms that caused damage and power outages across the region. The combined investment has provided support to more than 30 city governments and local organizations through $500,000 in grant […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Joins OpenAI Advertising Pilot To Test ChatGPT Ad Formats
Albertsons Companies will be participating in the OpenAI Ad Pilot Program, testing how new advertising formats in ChatGPT can create personalized experiences for consumers ahead of Valentine’s Day. The Boise, Idaho-based grocer will explore how relevant ads unlock value for users and brands in conversational experiences as an early pilot partner for the program, which […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Charitable Foundation Commits $1.16M To Northeast Nonprofits
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets’ charitable foundation committed $1.16 million in 2025 to nonprofits across Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. The funding reflects the foundation’s focus on combating food insecurity, supporting learning and workforce readiness and promoting healthier lifestyles across the Northeast. “At Hannaford, we understand food, health and opportunity are critical to building strong […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Sack Hunger Campaign Provides 1M Meals To Food Banks
Big Y Food’s annual Sack Hunger campaign donated 1 million meals to food banks across Massachusetts and Connecticut, a milestone it said reflects collective support from customers, employees and partners during the holiday season. Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has operated the campaign since 2010, with the effort evolving into a cornerstone of its year-round hunger-relief efforts. […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Finance News, Lipari Foods, Midwest, News
Lipari Foods Selects RELEX Solutions For Supply Chain Planning
Lipari Foods has selected RELEX Solutions to transform its supply chain planning and improve replenishment operations across its distribution center. The Midwest distributor will use RELEX’s artificial intelligencer-driven platform and Advanced Diagnostics to manage more than 23,000 SKUs across grocery, deli, bakery, natural and specialty categories. Lipari Foods supplies thousands of retailers with fresh, natural, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
AFS Receives Instacart’s Wholesaler Partnership Award
Associated Food Stores received the Wholesaler Partnership Excellence Award at Instacart’s 2026 Independent Grocer Award Winners ceremony held during the recent NGA Show. The Salt Lake City-based wholesaler was recognized for its collaboration with Instacart throughout the onboarding process and hands-on approach to supporting the transition to Storefront Pro and Storefront platforms. Onboarding a retailer […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Finance News, News, Southeast, UNFI
UNFI Spotlights 5 Key Grocery Trends For 2026 Spring Season
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) brought more than 3,400 retailers and suppliers together at its Spring and Summer Selling Show in Orlando, Florida, to examine five major trends reshaping grocery retail, from private label dominance to the growing emphasis on gut health. The distributor’s Feb. 10-12 event highlighted shifts in shopper behavior that grocers should […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, IGA, National, News
IGA Centennial USA Retailers Of The Year Recognized
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has announced its 2026 Centennial USA Retailers of the Year, recognizing a group of independent grocers whose leadership, innovation and commitment to their communities exemplify the values that have defined IGA for the past 100 years. The retailers were announced during the welcome reception at The NGA Show 2026, marking […]