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Second Annual HFG Awards Program Honors 15 Store Managers From 6 States

Houchens Food Group continued its Store Manager Appreciation Awards for the second year, culminating with the announcement of the 2025 HFG Store Manager of the Year. The company recently hosted 15 lunch banquets divided by region and banner. The events included individual recognition of store managers, as well as a selection of other awards. In […]

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Dutch Bros Expands Its CPG Coffee Launch

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) is capitalizing on the cult following it has developed through its more than 1,000 drive-thru locations by expanding its consumer packaged goods footprint across major retail channels. The company’s “Dutch Bros at home” assortment now is available through Amazon and grocery partners such as Walmart, H-E-B and Albertsons, with additional […]

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Natural Grocers Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Natural Grocers has released its fiscal year 2025 Sustainability Report, marking 70 years of industry leadership and highlighting more than $7 million invested in nutrition education services during the fiscal year. The Lakewood, Colorado-based family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer emphasized its differentiated nutrition education program in this year’s report. It showcases free one-on-one coaching, […]

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United Supermarkets, Cheez-It Donate $10K To Extra Yard For Teachers Initiative

United Supermarkets and Cheez-It recently presented $10,000 in grant funding to nearly two dozen educators across the South Plains of Texas as part of the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative. Grants ranging from about $200-900 will support classroom projects through DonorsChoose. The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity dedicated to […]

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Walmart Healthcare Research Institute To Open Clinical Research Sites

Walmart Healthcare Research Institute will open clinical research sites this spring in three former Walmart Health locations and one rural Walmart store, the company announced Jan. 22. The sites, operated in collaboration with Care Access, an independent clinical research organization, will have on-site teams offering health screenings and information about research opportunities. The initiative aims […]