Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets To Remodel Seven Hills Store In O’Fallon, IL

Schnuck Markets soon will begin a total store remodel of its Seven Hills location at 970 East Highway 50 in O’Fallon, Illinois. Highlights of the remodel, which is expected to be complete by late fall 2025, include new decor throughout the store, a fresh sushi area, specialty cheese shop, Picadeli salad bar and Starbucks with […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Introduces New Seafood Code Of Conduct

Whole Foods Market has shared its new Seafood Code of Conduct, reinforcing its commitment to safeguard the human rights and welfare of workers throughout its global seafood supply chain. Building on the company’s quality standards, the new policy strengthens protections for fishers and vessel crew and sets a higher bar for ethical labor practices and supply […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Produce News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. Adds Afresh Technology To All Produce Departments

After a successful pilot, Southern California-based Stater Bros. Markets is rolling out Afresh’s store ordering solution across produce departments at all 169 of its stores. Stater Bros., which is replacing its previous manual ordering processes with Afresh’s artificial intelligence-powered solution, measured significant improvements during the pilot. Notably, produce teams reduced overstock, prevented excess inventory from […]

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

BJ’s Wholesale Club Building Distribution Center In Ohio

BJ’s Wholesale Club’s fourth ambient distribution center, which is under construction in Commercial Point, Ohio, is expected to open in early 2027, joining eight BJ’s stores in the state. The center will expand the company’s supply chain capacity to support its growing footprint. Over the past five years, BJ’s has opened more than 30 stores. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast

ARS President, COO Named 2025 CIFI Person Of Year

Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) President and Chief Operating Officer Joseph Fantozzi has been named the 2025 Person of the Year by the Catholic Institute of the Food Industry (CIFI). The recognition was celebrated at a dinner that drew 235 industry professionals to the Garden City Hotel on Long Island, New York. CIFI, established in 1946, recognizes […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Raley's, West

The Raley’s Companies Promotes 2 Executives

The Raley’s Companies has made two leadership appointments to continue accelerating its strategic vision and growth trajectory. Jen Warner has been promoted to The Raley’s Companies’ chief growth and transformation officer, while Levi Wingo has become SVP of product and merchandising innovation. In her new role, Warner will focus on propelling the long-range plan to […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast, Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop Rolls Out Savings Station Kiosks To All Stores

Stop & Shop is completing the brand-wide rollout of its Savings Station, an in-store kiosk designed to make digital coupons more accessible for all customers. The Savings Station will be installed in all 223 stores across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut by Feb. 1. With the completion of the rollout, all 350-plus Stop & […]