Sprouts Farmers Market will open 10 Buddy Brew Coffee cafes inside select stores in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida this summer, the companies announced June 10. The cafés will launch in Sprouts stores in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties and more than doubling the Tampa-based coffee roaster’s total cafe footprint. Enhancing the in-store experience […]
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Posted inSustainability News, Independent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Highlighting Marine Debris Removal Efforts
Publix Super Markets celebrated World Ocean Day by marking at total of 56,000 pounds of marine debris removed from Florida waterways.
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HFG Relocates Save A Lot To Larger Space In Glasgow, KY
Houchens Food Group (HFG) has relocated its Save A Lot in Glasgow, Kentucky, to an expanded location at 742 East Main St. The move adds about 2,000 square feet of retail space and introduces fresh-cut meats, a full‑service produce department, assortment of baked goods and an aisle of Hispanic food items. The store also created […]
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IDDBA Show Returns To Orlando With New Experiences, Top Speakers
More than 10,000 industry professionals from 40-plus countries are expected to attend IDDBA, with over 1,000 exhibiting companies on the floor.
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Whole Foods Market To Open July 2 In Doral, FL
Whole Foods Market will open its newest 43,000-square-foot store July 2 at 10700 NW 41st St. in Doral, Florida. The Doral location highlights the retailer’s commitment to local sourcing, featuring more than 550 products from some 125 suppliers across the Sunshine State. The selection was developed with the help of Dustin Kennedy, forager for local […]
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Lowes Foods Expanding Footprint Around Charlotte, NC
Lowes Foods will open a new store June 18 at the intersection of Kannapolis Parkway and Rogers Lake Road in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
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Wright’s Market Relaunches Online Shopping With eGrowcery
Wright’s Market has relaunched its e‑commerce platform, powered by eGrowcery. The initiative, nicknamed “Wright’s Market E-Commerce 2.0,” aims to regain previous online sales levels while delivering a more expansive and inclusive shopping experience. “We wanted a partner who was continuing to add the features and functionality required for a successful independent grocer experience,” said Jimmy […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Hosts First Supplier Summit, Donates 500K Meals
Ahold Delhaize USA convened about 400 leaders from its East Coast brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co. and Stop & Shop – along with top supplier partners for its first Supplier Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event May 19‑20 focused on driving shared growth, winning with omnichannel customers and delivering local […]