The Kroger Co. has shared its top six food trend predictions for 2026, forecasting emerging customer behaviors and anticipated popular products for the year ahead. Developed by Kroger’s team of food experts, the list is intended to spotlight flavors and formats likely to resonate with shoppers in the months to come. “The way our customers […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Completes Upgrades At 7 Locations
In an effort to enhance the customer shopping experience and maximize energy efficiency, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets completed upgrades at seven locations across the Northeast during the second half of 2025. Between August and December, the remodels focused on enhancing customer convenience – including the addition of self-checkout registers and the installation of private pharmacy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, H-E-B, News, Retailer of the Year, Southwest
Partners Key To H-E-B’s Success, ‘Make Everything We Do Possible’
Over its storied 120-year history, H-E-B has become synonymous with the grocery industry in Texas. And it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s 2025 Retailer of the Year continues to expand into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, as well as other areas of the Lone Star State, and remains […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Introduces Hot Zone Meals With Servings Starting At $2
Wegmans Food Markets has updated many of its online recipes with new Hot Zone Meals that offer servings for as little as $2 each, making it easier for families to serve convenient, affordable meals. The Rochester, New York-based grocer’s Hot Zone program spotlights everyday low prices on family favorites. Hot Zone items, often displayed in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Finance News, National, News
Aldi To Open 180 Stores In 2026, Enter Maine
Aldi U.S. plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, as the grocer begins its 50th year in the U.S. The Batavia, Illinois-based retailer also is sharing a look into its growth plans over the next five years, including entering Maine, continued growth in Southeast and West and plans to open […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Pharmacy Offers New Wegovy Pill Through GoodRx
Hy-Vee pharmacy customers can now purchase the newly FDA-approved Wegovy pill for weight management through its collaboration with GoodRx. The once-daily oral semaglutide medication is available for purchase at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest at a discounted GoodRx cash price of $149 per month for the two lowest doses (1.5 mg and 4 mg). […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Promotes Scanlon To VP, Pharmacy
Publix Super Markets has promoted Katie Scanlon to VP of pharmacy, effective Feb. 1. Scanlon has spent nearly two decades with Publix, beginning her career in 2007 as a floating pharmacist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She then advanced through roles including assistant pharmacy manager, pharmacy manager and clinical pharmacist. Beginning in 2018, Scanlon served as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Launches Free Three-Part Health Class Series
Natural Grocers has a new free three-part educational class series designed to help customers make practical, science-based changes to their eating and lifestyle habits. The series, titled “Hack Your Health,” will cover topics including nutrition fundamentals, metabolic flexibility and habits for long-term success. The classes will be offered at Natural Grocers stores and virtually, providing […]