Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast

Hannaford Supermarkets Introduces ‘All For Good’ Brand Campaign

Hannaford Supermarkets has launched a new brand campaign, “All for Good,” to demonstrate how the grocery and pharmacy retailer creates “more good” for its customers and communities across New England and New York. “We hear it all the time – our customers really care that Hannaford shares their values,” said Sarah Guzman, VP of marketing. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Markets Exceeds Children’s Miracle Network Campaign Goal

Tops Friendly Markets exceeded this year’s fundraising goal for its Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) campaign, collecting more than $414,000. Customers were able to support CMNH by buying a $1 Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or rounding up their grocery bills, with the proceeds benefiting 10 local women and children’s hospitals. Over the past 20 […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Rouses Market, Southeast

Fast-Growing Lafayette Leading Way As Rouses Expanding In Louisiana

For this month’s Market Profile, The Shelby Report of the Southeast visited with Donny Rouse, the third-generation CEO of Rouses Markets, to talk about the company’s newest location in Lafayette and its strategic expansion in its home state of Louisiana, where it has 53 stores.   What can you tell us about your newest store […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. Markets To Open Remodeled Store In Twentynine Palms, CA

Stater Bros. Markets will hold a grand reopening July 23 for its remodeled supermarket at 71727 29 Palms Hwy. in Twentynine Palms, California, where customers will be greeted by a large American flag on a 66-foot tall flagpole. “This flag will fly tall and proud and signify our respect for the patriotic local community and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Recognized As A ‘Best Place To Work’ For Disability Inclusion

The Kroger Co. has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index, making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth year in a row. “Kroger has a strong commitment to offering a workplace where associates of all abilities can meaningfully contribute, thrive and grow,” said Tim Massa, EVP […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Associated Food Stores Raises $85K For Make-A-Wish Utah

Associated Food Stores partnered with Make-A-Wish Utah to raise funds that help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.  This year’s campaign raised $84,943.73 – $3,000 more than last year’s total – with employees at Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market helping lead the effort, collecting donations in-store and online. Each location […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, UNFI, West

UNFI Celebrates Grocery Retailers During Holiday, Winter Selling Show

During its first Holiday and Winter Selling Show of 2025, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) connected grocers with a variety of supplier brands while celebrating several of its high-performing retailers. The show, held July 15-17 in Las Vegas, brought together more than 5,300 attendees, including nearly 2,200 UNFI retail customer representatives and more than 900 […]