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Grocers Support Food Banks, Communities Amid SNAP Benefits Pause

As the U.S. prepares for the upcoming SNAP reduction taking place on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown, grocers around the country are committing money and food to nonprofits to help combat hunger. To provide resources to grocers that may have questions, FMI – The Food Industry Association has launched a new webpage […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast

The Fresh Market To Support Feeding America During Hunger Action Month

The Fresh Market is holding a donation checkout campaign for Feeding America during Hunger Action Month in September. Shoppers at the grocer’s 171 stores can round up their totals at the register to the nearest dollar or make donations of their choice. Every dollar donated helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Tops Newsweek’s 2025 Best Retailers List

The Fresh Market has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers 2025, receiving the top spot in the Specialty/Natural/Ethnic Grocers category. The ranking was published in partnership with Statista Inc. “We are honored to be recognized as a top retailer in the grocery industry by Newsweek and Statista Inc.,” said The Fresh Market […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Donates $21.5K To Alzheimer’s Association

In collaboration with celebrity chef Carla Hall, The Fresh Market donated more than $21,500 to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The grocer pledged to donate 10 percent of the sales price of Carla Hall’s Sweet Heritage Butter Tarts to the Alzheimer’s Association. The campaign in June aimed to raise awareness and fund research toward a cure. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast

Carla Hall, The Fresh Market Partner With Alzheimer’s Association

The Fresh Market has teamed up with celebrity chef Carla Hall and the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness and support research and resources during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. From June 1-30 at all The Fresh Market locations nationwide, the grocer will donate 10 percent of proceeds from every purchase of Carla Hall’s Sweet Heritage Butter […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast

The Fresh Market Opens 2 Supermarkets In FL, CT

The Fresh Market opened two new locations April 23 – in Jensen Beach, Florida, and Wethersfield, Connecticut – that mark the retailer’s 170th and 171st stores, respectively. Customers at both locations experienced the traditional The Fresh Market opening celebration, featuring giveaways, samples and the cracking of a more than 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese. The […]

Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Midwest

The Fresh Market Celebrates 8th Chicago-Area Store Opening

The Fresh Market recently held a grand opening for a new store in Algonquin, Illinois, marking the grocer’s eighth location in the greater Chicago area and its fourth opening in the last five months. Officials from the local chamber of commerce, village government and Northern Illinois Food Bank representatives were on hand to celebrate the […]

Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items

The Fresh Market Board Of Directors Appoints Potter As New CEO

The Fresh Market Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Jason Potter as CEO, replacing Larry Appel, who has resigned. Potter’s appointment was effective March 2. Potter has more than 30 years of experience in the grocery industry, having spent the bulk of his career at Sobeys Inc., one of the largest food retailers in North […]

Posted inBeverage News, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Organic Natural, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News

The Tea Spot Expands U.S. Distribution With The Fresh Market

The Tea Spot is now available in The Fresh Market with its line of organic and functional specialty teas for grocery and retail. The Tea Spot began the partnership with The Fresh Market earlier this year and is now in all 161 of the company’s grocery stores in 22 states across the United States. In […]

Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast, Organic Natural, Suppliers, Women In The News

Red Thread Coffee Co. Relaunches With A New CEO

Red Thread Coffee Co., the women-founded and women run company that makes the only cold brew where the entire line is certified organic, Fair Trade and single origin with no sugar or additives, is relaunching under new CEO Kelly Reilly, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience. Red Thread also launched a […]

Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers, Whole Foods

The Fresh Market Puts HyVida Sparkling Water In 160 Stores

HyVida is now available in more than 160 The Fresh Market stores in 22 states. The partnership with the Greensboro, North Carolina-based gourmet supermarket chain will increase HyVida’s distribution footprint. “We are especially proud to partner with The Fresh Market,” said Rick Smith, president and CEO of HyVida. “The company focuses on providing customers quality, […]

Posted inSoutheast, Deli News, Food Service News, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, Store News

The Fresh Market Refreshing 11 Atlanta-Area Stores

Eleven Atlanta-area The Fresh Market stores will unveil the specialty grocer’s refreshed look and offerings on Aug. 9. Stores will include an expanded selection of fresh food that furthers the brand’s “long-standing dedication to offering top-quality, unique and small-batch items,” according the chain. Additionally, the stores will feature an interactive sampling station designed to inspire […]

Posted inStore News, Deli News, Food Service News, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, Southeast

The Fresh Market’s Latest Batch Of Refreshed Stores To Feature Interactive Sampling Stations

The Fresh Market on July 12 will unveil six refreshed stores in North and South Carolina with expanded offerings and new interactive sampling stations. The specialty grocer’s North Carolina units that will debut an “enhanced shopping experience” are located at 944 Merrimon Avenue and 1378 Hendersonville Road in Asheville and 223 Greenville Highway in Hendersonville; […]