Food Lion has become the official grocer partner of the Carolina Ascent Football Club, with the organizations sharing details of their collaboration July 24. This mark’s Food Lion’s first partnership with a women’s professional sports organization. Carolina Ascent is one of the eight inaugural franchises of the United Soccer League’s Super League. Carolina Ascent and Food […]
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Posted inBig Y Foods, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Big Y’s New Pharmacy Mobile App Aims To Simplify Health Journey
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has introduced a new pharmacy mobile app, a suite of tools to support customers’ health journeys. Launched in June and designed for ease of use, the app helps simplify the healthcare experience, allowing users to manage their health or that of their loved ones, including pets. It boasts a variety features including: […]
Posted inGrocery News, Albertsons, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.
Several Grocers, Distributors Named ‘Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion’
Multiple grocers and distributors have been named by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is a benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable actions they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. It is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Recognized For Supporting Local Seafood Economy
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has honored Hannaford Supermarkets with one of three inaugural “Gulf of Maine Tastemaker” awards, recognizing local businesses for their exceptional contributions to the seafood industry. Hannaford was recognized in the “Local” category for having “consistently worked with more than 20 local suppliers to ensure customers have access to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Rosauers, West, Whole Foods
Rosauers Supermarkets Signs On For Site In Belgrade, MT
Rosauers Supermarkets has signed a long-term lease at the Jackrabbit Crossing development in Belgrade, Montana, just northwest of Bozeman, according to Venture West Development, a real estate firm handling the project. The company said Jackrabbit Crossing is positioned to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Gallatin Valley community, which boasts a population of 127,880 […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market, Kellanova Donate $5K To Support Boys And Girls Clubs
In a community effort to address childhood hunger, Northgate González Market and Kellanova have donated $5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana. This donation will support the Boys and Girls Club’s programs aimed at alleviating food insecurity in the community. The check presentation took place at Northgate Market’s Fontana store. “With 34 million people […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter, Northeast, Whole Foods
Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest In Verde Farms, Plans Expansion
Global private equity firm Manna Tree has taken a controlling interest in Verde Farms, a brand of organic, 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised beef. The investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you (BFY) beef category, which is currently outpacing conventional beef by nearly three times. Manna Tree first invested in Verde Farms in January […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Food Lion Introduces New Store In Garner, NC
Food Lion will open a new store July 24 at 55 Ford Meadows Drive in Garner, North Carolina, following a 7:45 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card valued up to $200 and a free reusable shopping bag. “Our Garner community has always trusted us to […]
Posted inProduce News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Expands Best Choice Produce Snacks
AWG Brands, the private brands portfolio of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has launched its new Best Choice produce snack program. Designed to merchandise in grocers’ produce departments, the program offers a curated selection of 15 natural snacks. “We’re continuing to see growth in the category based on analytics from the AWG Partner Gateway […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
Report: Dollar Stores Hit Rural Independent Grocers Hardest
Independent grocery stores have long been a staple of rural America. However, according to a new study by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), the rise of dollar stores poses a threat to these independent grocers. Economists from ERS, North Dakota State University and the University of Connecticut recently investigated the implications of the growth […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Cosentino's Food Stores, Midwest, Retailer of the Year
Cosentino’s Cultivating Community Through Giving, Local Partnerships
Being a part of the community is one of the core missions at Cosentino’s. From schools and sports teams to town holiday events, the Cosentino Charity Foundation helps support many groups and causes. The company also is a key supporter of local businesses, featuring many of their products in-store. As most philanthropic groups tend to […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Holds Inaugural Asada Fest In Los Angeles
More than 1,500 people from the Los Angeles community attended Northgate González Market’s inaugural Asada Fest on July 13. Attendees were able to sample mesquite-grilled tacos from LA’s top taqueros and renowned Mexican chefs. “At Northgate González Market, we know the ‘asada’ is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together while enjoying good […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Aldi, Meijer, Midwest, SpartanNash
Via ‘Infrastructure For Innovation,’ Michigan Leaders Plan To Foster Economic Growth
Michigan’s economy is expected to grow by 1.8 percent in 2024 – slightly higher than 2023 but lower than the national economy – according to Comerica Bank. But state leaders are not sitting still; growth plans are in place. On May 30, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, delivering the keynote address at the Mackinac Policy Conference, announced […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Opens Store In Huntington Station, NY
Whole Foods Market opened a new 43,916-square-foot store July 17 at 350 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, New York. The store’s design emphasizes simplicity and modernity, incorporating elements reminiscent of the bay area’s fluidity and the neighborhood’s commuter heritage. The new location’s product assortment features more than 2,000 local items from the Northeast, sourced […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Invests $200K Into Florida Coral Reef Conservation Efforts
Publix has donated more than $200,000 in the past two years to protect coral reefs, which are vital for ocean health and provide a nursery for juvenile fish and crustaceans. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, around 25 percent of the fish in the ocean depend on coral reefs to survive. “At Publix, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Charities Donates More Than $900K To City Of Hope
Stater Bros. Charities, the charitable arm of Stater Bros. Markets, presented a check on June 25 for $906,527 to the City of Hope, representing the donations from its 12-day Kids 4 Hope fundraising campaign. From May 1-12, Stater Bros. Markets locations jointly collected more than $900,000 in donations from customers and employees to support childhood […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Opens Perishable Distribution Center In Lancaster, TX
Walmart employees, local elected officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 730,000-square-foot perishable distribution center July 16 in Lancaster, Texas. The new facility receives and processes fresh produce, eggs, dairy, flowers and frozen goods for delivery to nearby Walmart stores. The perishable distribution center is Walmart’s second Lancaster-based facility, following the next […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Holds Ribbon Cutting For Site In Hull, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony July 17 for a new store at at Highway 18 and Division Street in Hull, Iowa. The 10,600-square-foot store provides a full-service butcher counter and a large grocery selection with fresh-cut produce, healthy varieties and locally-sourced items. A variety of craft beer, fine wines and top-shelf spirits also […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Marks NYC Anniversary, Touts New Store Format
Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel, alongside 70 employees, rang the Nasdaq opening bell July 15 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its first New York City flagship store. The 2004 opening of the Columbus Circle location, the largest grocery store in the city at that time, marked a major step in the company’s expansion […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
New Ownership Announced For Save A Lot In Johnstown, PA
Save A Lot has shared that retail veteran Khalid Ajmal and his son, Affan, are the new owners of the store at 346 Sheridan St. in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. “Affan and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide well-stocked stores filled with fresh produce and meat cut daily in stores to our Johnstown customers,” Ajmal […]