Publix Super Markets has executed leases for two additional Kentucky locations – one in Georgetown and the other in Owensboro. “We are excited to continue our growth across Kentucky,” said Jared Glover, media relations manager. “We look forward to our new customers experiencing the Publix difference soon.” Opening timeframes for the locations have not been […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Highlights Store Design At Second Modesto Site
Vallarta Supermarkets will debut its second location in Modesto, California, on Aug. 27. Located at 2401 E. Orangeburg Ave., the new store builds on the momentum of Modesto’s first Vallarta, which opened earlier this year at 3900 Pelandale Ave. That store created 227 new jobs. The latest store, which will add 194 jobs in the […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co., Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Award 37 Improvement Grants
The Giant Co., in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has revealed the 37 recipients of its 2025 Healing the Planet grant program, awarding $119,022 to support of native tree planting projects across the state. “Every action, big or small, helps create a greener tomorrow,” said Courtney Hopcraft, manager of community relations and charitable giving, The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Debuts New Store In Reston, VA
Whole Foods Market has opened a new 46,711-square-foot store at 1861 Fountain Drive in Reston, Virginia, replacing its previous location in the town that opened in 1996. The new store’s product assortment features more than 400 items from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “My career with Whole Foods […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, National, News
Amazon Adds Perishable Groceries For Same-Day Delivery
Amazon customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns can order fresh, perishable groceries with their same-day delivery orders, with plans to expand to more than 2,300 locations across the U.S. by year-end. This marks a significant grocery expansion for Amazon as the company introduces thousands of perishable food items into its current logistics network […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Opens Marketplace Store In Hoschton, GA
The Kroger Co. held a grand opening celebration Aug. 13 for a new Marketplace store at 175 Peachtree Exchange Blvd. in Hoschton, Georgia. The location represents a $40 million investment, encompassing more than 123,000 square feet and bringing more than 250 jobs to the area. Kroger employees and leadership joined city, county and state officials, […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Makes 2 Key Executive Appointments
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. has announced two key executive changes: Tony Chicarelli has been named VP of sales, business and store development, while Delma Craft has become VP of operations. “These changes will help strengthen the PWADC organization as it works to improve its performance-driven service to its customers and strengthen retail profitability,” said […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Lowers Prices On Back-To-School Breakfast, Lunch Options
Meijer is dropping prices by up to 50 percent on back-to-school grocery essentials this fall to help families adjust to a new school year. Meijer brand food and drink items in the promotion include instant oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly, bread, cereal, fruit snacks and granola bars, among others. “Costs add up quickly as parents […]
Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Welcomes Ulichnie As VP, OwnBrands Marketing
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has named Jason Ulichnie VP of OwnBrands marketing. In this role, Ulichnie will oversee the end-to-end portfolio management, product development and brand equity of SpartanNash OwnBrands – including Our Family, Fresh and Finest by Our Family and Finest Reserve by Our Family – for company-operated stores and wholesale customers. Ulichnie also will manage […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground On New Site In Athens, AL
Company officials broke ground Aug. 8 for a new Food City on Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama. The 57,000-square-foot supermarket, which will create 180 new jobs, is expected to open next spring. It is the company’s fifth of six locations planned for the Huntsville market area. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 28M Meals To Prevent Child Hunger
With many children facing food insecurity, Food Lion customers and participating vendors helped provide more than 28 million meals through the “Summers Without Hunger” initiative. Customers supported the annual campaign by buying special reusable bags for $2 between June 18-July 15. Ten Food Lion suppliers matched the proceeds from the bag sales: Campbell’s, Frito-Lay, General […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Shares CIO, CISO Leadership Appointments
SpartanNash has appointed two new executive leaders – Ed Rybicki as SVP and chief information officer (CIO) and Brett Hoffman as VP and chief information security officer (CISO). The IT department is reporting to EVP and CFO Jason Monaco as part of a newly combined finance/IT/strategy organization. Rybicki will oversee SpartanNash’s technology team, focusing on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Market Profile, Midwest, News
Renovated Lisbon Location Latest For Fareway Stores In Iowa
The grocery industry in Iowa experienced a dynamic period from 2024 through mid-2025, marked by strategic expansions, significant remodels and a notable few closures, reflecting both economic pressures and a continued focus on serving communities. While the state’s overall financial position remains strong, grocers are navigating evolving consumer habits and intense competition. Iowa-based Fareway Stores […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, News, The Kroger Co., West
WAFC Adds King Soopers’ Albi To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) elected Chris Albi, president of King Soopers/City division of The Kroger Co., to its board of directors during an Aug. 1 meeting in Irvine, California. With more than 40 years of leadership experience in the grocery industry, Albi brings knowledge, strategic insight and commitment to serving the community. She […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Reasor’s Reopens Remodeled Store In Bixby, OK
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), parent company of Reasor’s, held a reopening ceremony July 23 for its remodeled store in Bixby, Oklahoma. Representatives from BGC, the city of Bixby and residents gathered to mark the occasion. The company’s 13-foot tall motorized “Big Grocery Cart” was showcased in front of the store. The location offers a full-service […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks To Build Replacement Store In Creve Coeur, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. is finalizing plans to replace its store at 10650 Olive Blvd. at North Spoede Road in Creve Coeur, Missouri, with a new 68,0000-square-foot location in the adjacent Olia Village mixed-use master development. The current 36,500-square-foot store, which opened in 1967, is one of the oldest and smallest locations that Schnucks operates. An […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Together In Education Round Up Campaign
Harris Teeter’s new round-up campaign, Together in Education (TIE), benefits Southeast-based nonprofits that support the needs of educators and students. Through Oct. 28, customers can round up their transactions to the nearest dollar when checking out at any Harris Teeter location. “Since 1998, Harris Teeter has contributed more than $33 million through our Together in Education […]
Posted inProduce News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc. Expands Double Up Food Bucks NY Program
Field & Fork Network has announced the largest single expansion to date of its statewide nutrition incentive program, Double Up Food Bucks NY (DUFBNY). In partnership with Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of grocery retailers Market 32, Price Chopper, and Tops Friendly Markets, DUFBNY is now accepted at 48 additional stores across the three […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Store Near UTSA’s Main Campus
H-E-B held a grand opening Aug. 6 for a store at 7330 N Loop 1604 West in San Antonio, serving communities near the University of Texas at San Antonio’s main campus. The College Park store has features such as H-E-B curbside with covered parking and home delivery, full-service pharmacy, True Texas BBQ restaurant with car-side […]
Posted inProduce News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Deli News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Utilizes Afresh To Transform Fresh Operations
Brookshire Grocery Co. has begun a partnership with Afresh to deploy its store ordering and inventory management solutions across the deli, produce and market (meat and seafood) departments at four of its banners – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, FRESH by Brookshire’s and Spring Market. Brookshire selected Afresh for its built-for-fresh technology that uses artificial intelligence to address […]