Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has begun a brand refresh that the retailer says will better represent what it is today and reflect its evolution into a tech-powered omnichannel retailer. Since its founding in 1951, the company’s business has grown to meet the changing needs and wants of its customers, from affordable prices to digital offerings to […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Joins NationsBenefits’ Retail Network
Weis Markets has partnered with NationsBenefits, a company specializing in healthcare fintech solutions and supplemental benefits, to enhance member access to nutrition and wellness items through a tech-driven integration. Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial cardholders can now use their Benefits Mastercard prepaid cards at more than 200 Weis Market stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Pursuit Of Innovation Key To ‘Very Bright Future’ For Lowes Foods
Lowes Foods is celebrating 70 years in the grocery business this year. It began with a small grocery store in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, operated by Jim Lowe, who was part of the family that founded a separate business under the same name selling home improvement products. The focus at Jim Lowe’s grocery store was on […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Natural Grocers, Nonfood Items, Southwest
Natural Grocers Adds 6 Cleaning Products To Private Label Line
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has made six additions to its private-label line of household cleaning products. Like other Natural Grocers Brand cleaning items, the organic products are vegan, cruelty free and made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates and synthetic fragrances. They come in containers made from sustainable sugar cane. “At Natural Grocers, we are committed to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Begins Store Remodel In Union, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. has begun a remodel on its store at 401 Central Ave. in Union, Missouri, which is expected to be completed later this spring. Schnucks acquired the 33,000-square-foot location, which has 44 employees, in October 2022. Highlights of the Schnucks Union remodel will include: New seafood department; Renovated deli; Bakery department enhancements that […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Selects Winners Of Total Store Local Supplier Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. has selected two local companies, Day Out and Vesucre, as the winners of its Total Store Local Supplier Summit. The Total Store Local Supplier Summit, which launched in September with the initial application process, was an opportunity for local and regional suppliers and manufactures to present unique, on-trend and flavorful foods for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway To Purchase Brothers Market Locations In Iowa
Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in Iowa – at 1022 Skyler St. in Denver and 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon. The transaction is expected to close in March. Both locations will close for several months as Fareway completes renovations. After completion, Ace Hardware will continue to operate inside the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Gelson's, West
Wildfires Destroy Gelson’s Palisades Store In SoCal
Extreme fire conditions are impacting Southern California, with four wildfires in Los Angeles County and one in Ventura County. Excessive winds are a primary driver and are beginning to subside, but not disappear. The three major incidents are the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires. Additional fire starts are still possible given the conditions, and at […]