Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Awards More Than $2.6M In Grants

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to 120 organizations as part of its Summers Without Hunger campaign, supporting community feeding partners working to prevent childhood hunger, address food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles. Food Lion customers and participating vendors supported the annual Summers Without Hunger campaign, which provided […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Names 2025 Hometown Heroes Program Winners

St. Louis-based Save A Lot has named the winners of its 2025 Hometown Heroes, a nomination-based recognition program that showcases people and organizations making a difference in their communities. Here are the latest honorees: Ben Hoopengardner, Hancock Fire Department in Hancock, Maryland; Debbie Cohill, Martha’s House in Hancock, Maryland; Debbie Salters, Thursday Church in Vincennes, […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG Brands Unveils 35 Products To Boost Holiday Sales

Ahead of the holiday season, AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has expanded its portfolio with 35 new products from Always Save, Best Choice and Superior Selections by Best Choice. The launch includes grocery and household items aimed at helping AWG member retailers increase sales and offer value to […]

Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Organic Natural, Southwest

Natural Grocers Expands Private-Label Brand With Organic Tortillas

Organic grocery retailer Natural Grocers has added Natural Grocers Brand Organic Tortillas to its private-label brand. Made in New Mexico using traditional techniques, the four additions to the company’s house brand are certified organic, non-GMO, kosher and made without hydrogenated fats, flour-bleaching agents or chemical dough conditioners. Customers can choose from a range of sizes, from […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast

Food City Holds Grand Reopening In Trenton, GA

Food City held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 8 for an expanded and remodeled store on Crimson Drive in Trenton, Georgia. The grand reopening celebration includes special pricing on select items throughout the store. “Our customers will find the same smiling faces, top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing they have come to expect […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Forecasts 2026 Top Food, Beverage Trends

Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council has shared its top food trends for 2026 in the retailer’s annual predictions report. The council foresees 2026 as the year of fiber frenzy, fine-dining freezer finds and an uptick in tallow. The council – a collective of Whole Foods Market employees ranging from foragers and buyers to culinary experts […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Publix Super Markets, Retailer of the Year, Southeast

Publix Super Markets Expands Kentucky Presence With ‘55 Model’ Prototype

Publix Super Markets, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s 2025 Retailer of the Year, is continuing its expansion into Kentucky with the opening of another store – part of a new market for the Florida-based grocer but one CEO Kevin Murphy says is already exceeding expectations. The second Lexington store, which opened June 4, is […]