Florida-based Publix Super Markets has expanded in Alabama with new stores in Meridianville and Foley. “We are thrilled to bring another Publix location to our friends in [Alabama],” said Hannah Herring, media relations manager. “We look forward to welcoming customers to their new [stores] and treating them to the premier service and quality products we’re […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y, University Of Phoenix Partner To Provide Employee Tuition Benefits
Big Y has established an agreement with University of Phoenix to provide employees with tuition benefits so they have access to the educational resources they need to develop their skills and pursue goals. “We are pleased to announce our partnership with University of Phoenix, which presents a valuable opportunity for our employees to further their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Debuts New Supermarket In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Publix held a grand opening June 19 for a new store at 2895 N Ocean Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 29,495-square-foot store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery and deli. “This location offers a unique shopping experience just steps from the beach, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter To Remodel 12 Stores Around Charleston, SC
Harris Teeter is undertaking a market-wide refresh across all 12 of its locations in metro Charleston, South Carolina. Improvements include a variety of remodels and enhanced amenities, along with an overall focus on service and freshness that will elevate the customer shopping experience. The market refresh project marks a new chapter in Harris Teeter’s 48-year […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, PCC, West
PCC To Open Small Format Corner Market In Seattle
PCC Community Markets, a 72-year-old retail grocery cooperative, will open its first small format store, PCC Corner Market, in July in downtown Seattle. Located at 4th and Union, the 6,000-square-foot market will be designed around the needs of downtown workers and residents. It marks the co-op’s return to the heart of the city, occupying a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Markets On The Move In Highland, CA
Stater Bros. Markets will hold a grand opening June 25 for a store at 27920 Greenspot Road in Highland, California, that anchors the Greenspot Crossings shopping center. Stater Bros. broke ground on the location in July 2024. At more than 46,000 square feet, it is nearly double the size of the 45-year-old store it is […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Precision Marketing Shares In-Store Advertising Solution
Kroger Precision Marketing, the retail media business of The Kroger Co., has announced a new in-store digital advertising capability powered with Barrows Connected Stores’ technology. The collaboration is billed as a shopper-centric approach to in-store media. Digital screens – built into integrated fixtures – will begin appearing across select Kroger stores, offering brands the opportunity […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds’ Summer Campaign Focuses On Reducing Child Hunger
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, has launched its annual Summers Without Hunger campaign, an initiative that has provided more than 97 million meals since 2019. Summers Without Hunger helps fight childhood hunger by ensuring kids have access to food during the summer when school cafeterias, the primary source of breakfast and lunch for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Debuts Renovated ShopRite In Danbury, CT
Cingari Family Markets, a family-owned and operated supermarket company, has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 1 Padanaram Road in Danbury, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves was held June 16, celebrating the store’s fresh exterior and enhanced interior amenities. Remaining open throughout the renovation process, the new-look store features: Expanded grab-and-go and […]
Posted inProduce News, Hugo's Family Marketplace, Midwest, News
Hugo’s Family Marketplace, Empower Fresh Add Smart AI Produce Ordering
Hugo’s Family Marketplace, an independent grocer based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has partnered with Empower Fresh to launch smarter, fresher produce ordering in five of its 15 stores, marking the start of a rollout designed to reduce waste and promote quality. The partnership brings together Hugo’s commitment to local and Empower Fresh’s AI-powered produce […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, Walmart
Report: Walmart Captures 24% Of SNAP Shoppers’ Total Spending
Numerator has released The SNAP Evolution: Supporting Shoppers in a Changing Economy, an analysis that explores how shifts in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are affecting consumer behavior and retail spending. The report leverages behavioral data from more than 31,600 verified SNAP recipients – defined as those who used benefits 12 or more times […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Named Official Grocery Store Of The New York Mets
Stop & Shop has become the official grocery store of the New York Mets, joining forces with the team to fight food insecurity across New York City and Long Island. The partnership will focus on Stop & Shop’s School Food Pantry Program, which supports more than 260 schools across the company’s five-state footprint with in-school […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer LPGA Classic Surpasses Goal, Raises $1.5M To Stock Food Pantries
The 11th Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded June 15, crowning Carlota Ciganda as its 2025 champion at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Tournament officials announced the event exceeded its goal for the Meijer Simply Give hunger relief program, raising $1.5 million to help stock the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. Including […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Media Collective Launches In-Store Digital Display Network
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Albertsons Companies Inc., unveiled its in-store digital display network during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. In partnership with Stratacache Inc., one of the global suppliers of interactive, intelligent shopper engagement experiences and analytic tools, Albertsons Media Collective will power its new in-store advertising […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Health & Wellness, National, News, Walmart
Sam’s Club Advances ‘Made Without’ Program
Sam’s Club is making progress with its “Made Without” program as some 96 percent of its Member’s Mark products meet the initiative’s goals. This program focuses on removing more than 40 ingredients, including artificial colors, aspartame and high-fructose corn syrup, based on feedback from members, nutritional guidance and industry trends. The company anticipates reaching full […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, News, Private Label Brands, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Expands Ice Cream Offerings In Time For Summer
Publix is expanding its ice cream selection by introducing new everyday pint sizes and a variety of lactose-free flavors, available year-round. The pint lineup now features popular flavors previously found only in half-gallon sizes. These include Barnie’s Coffee, a coffee-flavored ice cream made with real milk and cream; Chocolate Trinity, a chocolate ice cream swirled […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG, University Of Illinois Collaborate On Data Research Projects
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has collaborated with the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on two data research projects for the 2024-25 school year. These initiatives supplement AWG with sophisticated analytics, strategy recommendations and an AI dashboard. At the same time, participating students gain valuable, real-world experience, enhancing their career […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Provides Digital Services, Tools For Medicare Benefits
Walmart is adding digital innovations to help customers maximize their Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits. For the first time in retail, select customers can identify plan-specific, benefits-eligible products while shopping online and via the app. They can track their benefits spending and check out with a mixed basket of food, over-the-counter products and general merchandise for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Honors Hunger-Relief Efforts During Feedys Awards
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, marked its 10th annual Feedys Awards by honoring a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and Food Lion employees who make an impact in their communities. This year’s honorees were recognized for their outstanding efforts and commitment to addressing food insecurity across the grocery retailer’s 10-state […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Reopens Hurricane-Damaged Store In Hendersonville, NC
In what wasn’t merely another retail remodel, the Harris Teeter store at 636 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina, officially reopened June 10 following an eight-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Helene. For the grocer’s team and the community, the occasion marked a far more profound milestone. In late September, Helene made landfall in […]