Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG Brands Introduces New Products Focused On Innovation, Health, Convenience

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has introduced a lineup of new grocery products this quarter that includes an array of flavors, health-focused options and products that cater to convenience and growing consumer trends. The new AWG Best Choice private label products include: Avocado cooking spray – A health-conscious alternative […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Donates First Electric Food Rescue Van In Austin, TX

Whole Foods Market has shared a major milestone in its Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program with the donation of its first electric food rescue vehicle, made in the company’s hometown of Austin, Texas. Since launching in September 2020, the program has provided 60 refrigerated vans to food rescue organizations across the U.S. and Canada. Moving forward, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Pledges To Donate 1.5B Meals By 2030

As part of its Recipe for Change impact framework, Albertsons Cos. and its foundation have established a new goal to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations and funds raised by its foundation, after meeting the original goal of more than one billion meals. In addition, the foundation’s Nourishing […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Donates $112K To Support The Urban League

Schnucks Markets Inc., in partnership with its customers, donated $112,000 to support the Urban League through the fifth annual “Round Up at the Register.” The campaign ran Feb. 5-18, with customers donating $97,364 and Schnucks providing an additional $14,636. Customers had the option at checkout to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southwest

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Expand Into Texas Over Next 2 Years

BJ’s Wholesale Club has shared plans to open 25-30 clubs over the next two fiscal years, including several clubs set in Texas’ DFW area starting in early 2026. “We are eager to continue our expansion by bringing unbeatable value, convenience and assortment to the Dallas-Fort Worth community,” said Bob Eddy, BJ’s chairman and CEO. “Economic […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Food Stores, West

AFS Begins Distribution Center Automation Project With Symbotic

Associated Food Stores (AFS) and Symbotic Inc. have begun a warehouse modernization initiative at AFS’ Utah distribution center that will transform it into a next-generation facility equipped to meet future demands. The project also advances the wholesaler’s 85-year commitment to efficiency and service for nearly 500 independent grocers in the Intermountain West Symbotic’s end-to-end automation system, with robotic […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, National

Aldi Selects Digital Wave’s GenAI Solutions For Data Accuracy

Aldi has begun a partnership with Digital Wave Technology, provider of the AI-native ONE Platform, to enhance automation of digital channel product descriptions. By utilizing these enterprise AI solutions, Aldi will be able to expedite the delivery of precise, customer-focused product information to be used on the retailer’s digital touchpoints including website, app and email. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest, Retailer of the Year

BFS Charts Future With Employee Ownership, Growth Initiatives

Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores (BFS) – The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s 2025 Retailer of the Year – is embarking on an ambitious new chapter, marked by employee ownership, a strategic growth initiative and deep commitment to its teammates. The independent grocer, which operates 25 stores under the Hen House, Price Chopper, Sun […]