Price Rite Marketplace will open a new store Oct. 1 at 881 Wolcott St. in Waterbury, Connecticut. Located in the Waterbury Shopping Center, the 34,000-square-foot store will feature a produce department with fresh vegetables and fruits and grocery aisles stocked with high-quality meats, dairy products, baked goods, frozen foods and national and private label grocery […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, National, News
Ahold Delhaize USA Unites For Company-Wide Fall Day Of Service
Ahold Delhaize USA held its biannual Fall Day of Service on Sept. 19, with employees across seven states supporting various efforts aimed at addressing food insecurity. “Each year, our Fall Day of Service reminds us of the power of coming together to make a meaningful difference,” said Christy Phillips-Brown, VP of communications at Ahold Delhaize […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Preps New Location In Fort Smith, AR
Harps Food Stores Inc. will open a new 39,000-square-foot store Oct. 8 at 6400 Veterans Ave. in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The store will feature a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including organics, along with USDA Prime beef, all-natural pork and poultry and seafood; deli and signature bakery products; and fresh sushi, as well […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
PFMA Announces 2025 Fall Legislative Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) will hold its 2025 Fall Legislative Conference on Oct. 7-8 at the Hershey Country Club, bringing together leaders from the state’s food and beverage industry for two days of policy discussion, strategic updates and networking. This year’s conference will feature Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday as the keynote speaker […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
Godshall’s Quality Meats Introduces New Chicken Bacon
Godshall’s Quality Meats has launched a new innovation, Godshall’s Chicken Bacon, made from premium whole muscle chicken and smoked in Godshall’s smokehouse. Chicken bacon debuted in August at Lowes Foods in the Carolinas. The distribution is expanding to more than 200 Acme and Safeway locations across the Mid-Atlantic in September and additional retail stores later […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces Organic Restaurant-Style Tortilla Chips
Natural Grocers is expanding its private label brand with the introduction of Organic Restaurant-Style Tortilla Chips. With three flavors to choose from, the snacks are crafted with authentic stone-ground organic corn and sea salt. The new additions to the company’s house brand are certified organic, non-GMO, vegan-friendly, kosher and are made without synthetic colors and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Southwest
Seaboard Foods Expands Operations With Purchase Of Farms
Seaboard Foods has purchased three farms in Texas and Oklahoma, acquisitions that include barns with a total of 57,000 market hog spaces to supply its pork processing plant in Guymon, Oklahoma. The acquired farms – in Perryton, Texas, and Balko and Optima, Oklahoma – align with Seaboard Foods’ connected food system’s goal of maintaining control […]
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AppCard Powers New Loyalty Partnership Between Randy’s Market, AAA
Randy’s Neighborhood Market, powered by AppCard, has announced a new partnership with AAA – The Auto Club Group (ACG). As part of the arrangement, AAA members shopping at participating Randy’s Neighborhood Market locations in Iowa will receive a special offer of $5 off a $50 purchase. In addition, new AAA members who join using Randy’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Debuts Third Store In Georgetown, TX
H-E-B opened a new store Sept. 17 at 10110 RM 2338 in Georgetown, Texas, the retailer’s third location in the fast-growing suburb of Austin. Known as the Parmer Ranch H‑E‑B, it features a pharmacy with covered, five-lane drive-thru service, 12-pump fuel station with car wash and Texas Backyard, which offers products for gardening and outdoor […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, National, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Introduces Simple Truth Protein Product Line
The Kroger Co. has launched Simple Truth Protein products, a new line that includes more than 80 protein-packed affordable meals and snacks that are free from unwanted ingredients, such as artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. “Simple Truth Protein is Kroger’s largest product expansion for the brand yet, designed to support customers who are prioritizing wellness […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, First Responders Launch ‘Heroes Fight Hunger’ Food Drives
The Kroger Co. is partnering with first responders across the U.S. in September to mark Hunger Action Month with “Heroes Fight Hunger,” a company-led food drive to benefit area food banks and pantries. At select Kroger locations, customers can donate nonperishable items such as peanut butter, pasta, canned fruit and vegetables, shelf-stable milk, rice and […]
Posted inProduce News, National, News
Fruit Posted Strong Sales In August While Vegetables Lagged
In the midst of fluctuating consumer sentiment and a shifting retail landscape, the fresh produce department saw a “tale of two categories” in August. After mild growth in July, the first in many months, vegetable dollar and volume sales once again fell behind year-ago levels, while fruit had a very strong month, representing eight of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Marks 200th School-Based Pantry Milestone
At a time when student food insecurity is on the rise, Hannaford Supermarkets recently marked the opening of its 200th school-based food pantry. Hannaford donated $10,000 to renovate the space at Portland High School in Maine, add refrigeration and storage and stock it with fresh food for students. School leaders estimate the pantry could serve […]
Posted inProduce News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Apple Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds has launched its annual Gala Apple Bag campaign throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating footprint. Through Oct. 7, shoppers can buy specially marked bags of Gala apples or make a cash donation to support community hunger-relief organizations. Through the campaign, $0.50 (monetary equivalent of five meals) from each bag purchase will be provided […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Giant Food, News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Recognizes Floral Leaders At Annual Seminar
The Giant Co. recently held its annual Floral Seminar, welcoming nearly 200 employees for a day of training, creativity and celebration. The event featured learning sessions, a design competition, business updates and holiday season preparations. In addition, 12 of The Giant Co.’s floral leads were recognized as top performers in their respective regions: Lauren Currie, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Oliver’s Market Study Highlights Economic Benefits of Shopping Local
Santa Rosa, California-based Oliver’s Market has released findings from an updated economic impact study that shows the grocer continues to have a stronger economic impact in Sonoma County than non-local grocers and retailers of comparable size. Based on 2024 data, the “Supporting Local Businesses and Workers: Economic Impacts of Oliver’s Market” report is the fourth […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Names Fennebresque Board Chair; Intel CFO Zinsner Joins As Director
Kim Fennebresque has been elected as the new chair of the Albertsons Companies Inc. Board of Directors following the retirement of Jim Donald. In other changes, David Zinsner, EVP and chief financial officer of Intel Corp. will join the board as an independent director. Allen Gibson also has retired. Fennebresque has served as an independent […]
Posted inProduce News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops, Allen Family Farms Team Up to Score Big for Western NY
Tops Friendly Markets is teaming up with Allen Family Farms, operated by the parents of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, to bring JA17-branded cantaloupes and honeydew melons to participating stores, with a portion of sales benefiting the Patricia Allen Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital. The melons can be found in limited-supply JA17 boxes in the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Dairy News, National, News
Ahold Delhaize, Danone Partner On Dairy Sustainability Pilot
Ahold Delhaize USA, Danone North America and The Nature Conservancy have launched a collaborative pilot program aimed at improving sustainability in dairy farming. The initiative will work with select dairy farms in Danone North America’s yogurt product supply chain to reduce methane emissions, strengthen on-farm resilience and enhance supply chain sustainability. Over the next five […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Kicks Off 18th Year Of Fight Hunger Campaign
Weis Markets has launched its 18th annual Fight Hunger in-store donation program, which supports regional food banks in its seven-state market area. Throughout Hunger Action Month in September, customers can round-up their grocery bills to the next dollar, donate $1, $3 or $5 at checkout or give online at WeisMarkets.com. To maximize the impact, Weis Markets […]