Posted inProduce News, West

ReposiTrak Adds Produce Distributor, New Supplier

ReposiTrak has added a specialty produce distributor and a chile supplier to its Traceability Network. The new users will exchange complex, FDA-required Key Data Elements for each Critical Tracking Event in the supply chain, ensuring compliance ahead of the January 2026 deadline. The produce distributor and supplier will use ReposiTrak Traceability Network to do traceability with […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West

Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx Stores Available On DoorDash

DoorDash has begun a partnership with The Save Mart Companies to bring Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx locations to the DoorDash Marketplace. Consumers across California and Nevada can access Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx on DoorDash to get groceries delivered. “We are excited to extend the reach and accessibility of our fresh quality offerings, local […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, Mercado Gonzalez, West

Northgate González Market Introduces Mercado González

Northgate González Market has introduced a new grocery concept store, Mercado González, at 2300 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, California. At 70,000 square feet, Mercado González is a gastronomic adventure that takes customers on a journey through Mexican cuisine. With its concept and curated food offerings, design and art, Mercado brings the flavors, colors and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Superior Grocers, West

Superior Grocers Holds Grand Opening In Victorville, CA

Superior Grocers celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Victorville, California, on Nov. 15. Ahead of the grand opening, Superior Grocers initiated a soft opening on Nov. 1, allowing the company to acclimate to the local community, collect feedback and begin fostering relationships with the residents of Victorville. “Today is a momentous day […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Adds Afresh’s Platform For Meat, Seafood

Albertsons Cos. has launched the Afresh platform in the meat and seafood departments of more than 2,200 banner stores, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Vons and ACME.  The platform aims to drive better decision-making across the fresh supply chain, with connected solutions built for fresh food. As a result of its partnership with Afresh, Albertsons […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

Heritage Grocers Group Names ‘La Catrina Más Catrina’ Winners

Heritage Grocers Group has named the winners in its La Catrina Más Catrina photo contest, the first to include customers across all of the company’s banners.  The first-place selections, who each received a $500 Visa gift card, included: Zuleima A. for Cardenas Markets; Ariana G. for El Rancho Supermercado; and  Aubry R. for Tony’s Fresh […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Expanding Into Salinas, CA

Vallarta Supermarkets is continuing its California expansion to Monterey County with the Nov. 15 opening of a new store at 1050 N. Davis Road in Salinas. “We are extremely excited to open our doors in Salinas,” said Lizette Gomez, director of marketing for Vallarta Supermarkets.  “This new location allows us to connect with an even […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

Liviri Selects Madison Foods For Independent E-Grocer Grant

Liviri has selected the recipient of its first e-grocer grant program: Madison Foods, a locally-owned, independent grocery store located in Ennis, Montana.  Liviri developed the grant program to award resources to an independent grocer to drive operational excellence and optimize supply chain management for the e-grocery sector. Madison Foods is the only grocery store in […]