Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast

Lowes Foods Expanding With Locations In NC, SC

Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Lowes Foods is expanding in the growing Triangle region of North Carolina, as well as the South Carolina Lowcountry.   The Triangle stores will be in:  Wendell, North Carolina, at Wendell Falls Parkway and Eagle Rock Road; and Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, at Old Honeycutt and Purfoy roads.   In addition, the company will convert […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Northeast, Walmart

Walmart Opens Prescription Processing Facility In Frederick, MD

Walmart has opened its largest centralized prescription processing facility to date in Frederick, Maryland. The 102,000-square-foot site is designed to fulfill up to 100,000 prescriptions a day, supporting more than 700 stores across 16 states and Washington, D.C. With the launch, Walmart continues to scale its central fill operations to meet growing demand for more […]

Posted inDairy News, Natural Grocers, News, Private Label Brands, Southwest

Natural Grocers Expands Private Label Cheese Line

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has expanded its house brand cheese line with five new organic varieties at stores nationwide. The offerings include three Organic Cheese Blocks (Havarti, Mild and Medium Cheddar), plus Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices and Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shreds. Like all Natural Grocers brand cheeses, the new additions are certified organic, made […]

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, […]