Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, UNFI, West

UNFI Highlights Top Summer Trends During Selling Show

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) recently completed its spring and summer selling show in San Diego, California, the first of the company’s 2025 exhibit season. The two-day event brought together more than 4,300 attendees, connecting 1,800 retailers with 800 supplier brands. Exhibitors showcased thousands of brands spanning natural, organic, fresh, specialty and conventional grocery products. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

New Kroger Marketplace Opens In Plano, TX

On Jan. 24, Kroger’s Dallas Division opened a new 125,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at 9617 Coit Road in Plano, Texas. The store, which replaces the grocer’s former location nearby, created 130 new jobs and represents an investment of $31 million in the community. It is the second new Marketplace location Kroger has built in North Texas, […]

Posted inAssociation News, IGA, Independent Store News, National

IGA Names 8 Retailer Of The Year Honorees

The Independent Grocers Alliance has selected eight stores as IGA USA Retailers of the Year, the highest honor it bestows upon its members. The awards are presented annually to grocers who have best provided leadership and excellence in their communities. Each store was nominated by its licensed distribution center (LDC).  The retailers, who will be […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest

AWG, Kellanova Donate $25K To Feeding America

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) and Kellanova recently donated $25,000 to Feeding America network food banks. The donation was made through AWG Cares, the employee-managed charitable foundation of AWG, as part of the Kellanova Better Days Promise social purpose program.  “For the fourth consecutive year, we’re proud to continue our partnership with Kellanova in a […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Adds Grocery Delivery Through Uber Eats

Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets has begun a partnership with Uber Eats to add the grocer to its delivery platform. Wegmans locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C., are now available to shop on the Uber Eats and Uber apps. Stores in Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania will be added in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest

Hen House To Build Flagship Store In Prairie Village, KS

Hen House is developing a flagship store in the former Macy’s building at 7070 Mission Road in Prairie Village, Kansas, that will replace a nearby location. The project commenced Jan. 14 with a ceremonial “wall-breaking,” marking the beginning of construction on the historic 75-year-old site. The redevelopment is a collaboration with First Washington Realty, which […]

Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, U.R.M. Stores, West

Culture Of URM Stores Inc. Built On Communication, Fairness, Respect

Having weathered challenging work environments in his career, Ray Sprinkle, CEO and president of URM Stores Inc., was determined to create a different kind of workplace when he joined the Spokane, Washington-based company – one characterized by positivity and support. Instead of micromanaging, Sprinkle prefers a hands-off approach, focusing on hiring highly qualified people, trusting […]