Best Choice, the flagship private brand of Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), received four 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). The awards, which recognize innovation and quality in private label products, were announced Nov. 16-18 during PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. The four items are: Best Choice […]
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Coborn’s Market & Table To Add Restaurant Concepts
Coborn’s has begun a culinary partnership with Twin Cities Chef David Fhima, who will introduce three food-court-style restaurant concepts inside the Coborn’s Market & Table store opening in March in Plymouth, Minnesota. In addition, The Buttered Tin will have a full standalone restaurant within the store. The offerings are key components of Coborn’s “grocerant” model, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, H-E-B, Independent Store News, News, Southwest
Central Texas Flooding: Grocers Deliver Aid, Funding and Community Support
Thirty counties in Central Texas remain disaster areas following the catastrophic flooding from rains that began to fall July 2. Flood waters rose from about 3 feet to 30 feet in just a few hours, leading to the loss of 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on the Guadalupe River, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, Supply Chain News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. To Close 3 Fulfillment Facilities As Part Of E-Commerce Plan Update
The Kroger Co. has updated its e-commerce plan following the announcement that it will shutter three fulfillment facilities in January and expand relationships with delivery partners. Kroger has identified opportunities to optimize its fulfillment network by closing facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; Frederick, Maryland; and Groveland, Florida, while monitoring performance at the remaining facilities. Kroger […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets To Acquire 10 Winn-Dixie Stores
Rouses Markets has entered into an agreement to acquire 10 Winn-Dixie locations in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, with the changeover expected to be complete in early 2026. “We are proud to welcome these stores, their team members and their customers into the Rouses Markets family,” said Donny […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Raises $555K During Fight Hunger Program
Weis Markets has donated $555,000 to 18 food banks and pantries as part of the company’s 18th annual Fight Hunger program. The donation includes customer contributions made when checking out at Weis stores throughout the year, as well as a corporate donation. “Each year, we’re amazed by the incredible support our customers and associates show […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, UNFI
Cub Foods Donates $200K To MN Food Banks, Nonprofits
Cub Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UNFI, will contribute more than $200,000 during the holiday season in monetary and in-kind support to more than 50 Minnesota food banks and nonprofits. “At Cub, we believe in doing more than just providing great food at a great value – we believe in strengthening the communities we call […]
Posted inDairy News, Grocery Research, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Introduces Flavored Butter Products For Thanksgiving
SpartanNash has introduced four varieties of flavored butter to help customers prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, it partnered with Talker Research on a new survey, finding that butter is essential for holiday cooking. SpartanNash stores – including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market – and select independent wholesale customers are […]