Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Northeast, UNFI

UNFI Charity Classic Raises More Than $1M To Support Food Access

UNFI recently held its annual golf fundraiser, raising nearly $1.1 million to support the UNFI Foundation’s mission of empowering changemakers to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. The UNFI Foundation supports innovative nonprofits that are focused on climate-smart agriculture, food access and equity and local food economies. By funding grassroots efforts and scalable […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest

Brookshire Grocery Co. Launches Food Drive To Combat Hunger

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has launched its annual Compassion in Action Food Drive to support food pantries in more than 170 communities.   Through June 10, all Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire’s and Reasor’s stores are collecting food donations for distribution to service organizations and food pantries. Customers have the option to […]

Posted inExecutive News, Coborn's, Midwest, News

Coborn’s Names Coborn Wright President

Coborn’s has shared that fifth-generation family member Emily Coborn Wright was promoted to president May 21. Her promotion marks a milestone in the company’s continued growth and legacy, as she brings a lifelong commitment to its mission, backed by a record of operational excellence, innovation and strategic leadership. Throughout her career at Coborn’s Inc., she […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Deli News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast

Hannaford Brings Back Prepared Lobster Rolls For Summer

Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating summer by bringing back its fresh lobster roll, available in the deli department at all 189 of the grocer’s stores through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Priced at $9.99, the roll is prepared in-store daily and features North Atlantic lobster tossed with mayonnaise and breadcrumbs on a bed of green leaf lettuce […]

Posted inCenter Store, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Expands Standards For Household Cleaning Products

Natural Grocers is expanding its product standards to reflect the latest research and the company’s commitment to human and environmental health. The grocer introduced its household cleaning standards in 2016, offering alternatives to conventional products. The company’s updates reflect growing scientific understanding about the impact that certain common ingredients can have on indoor air quality, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, Walmart

Walmart Commits $750,000 To Support Tornado Relief Efforts

Walmart Inc., along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, is committing $750,000 to support tornado relief efforts in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri communities after recent severe storms left thousands of residents with damage to their homes and many others without electricity. Following the storms – particularly in St. Louis and London and Somerset, Kentucky […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Raley's, West

Raley’s To Anchor Development in Madera County, CA

Riverstone, a community in California’s Central Valley, will add 61,000 square feet of new retail space headlined by a Raley’s Supermarkets store. The new Riverstone location marks the second store in Madera County for Raley’s, a division of The Raley’s Companies, Located in the Riverwalk at Riverstone, the 40,000-square-foot store will feature a contemporary grocery […]