In an act of creative giving, Wegmans is parlaying a lottery bonus into 25,000 meals.
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Southeast, Southwest, West
Grocers Rally For Flood Relief In Four Corners Region, Central Florida
Natural Grocers and Winn-Dixie are supporting their respective regions following flooding.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Unveils Remodeled Santa Ana, CA, Store
This was the 27,000-square-foot market’s first major remodel since it opened in 1999.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Widdis Food Market Opens In Staten Island’s Rossville Community
Shady Widdi and his team took the established neighborhood supermarket and made it a “modern, high-end shopping experience.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Extends ‘Deals For Weeks’ Value Program To Early ’27
This newest cycle of deals applies to 891 winter and holiday essentials, good through Jan. 5.
Posted inInternational Foods, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
Island Pacific Opens 22nd Store, Located In NE Los Angeles
The store opened today following an Oct. 30 soft opening, during which families gathered for a traditional Filipino blessing and shared meals.
Posted inBeverage News, Aisle Watch, Independent Store News, International Foods, Southeast
Fresco Supermarkets Opens 7th Fresco Liquor Store In Hialeah
The in-store shop offers customers a curated selection of wine, tequila, rum, whiskey and other spirits at competitive prices.
Posted inFrozen Food, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Foodberry, Cape Cod Select Develop Frozen Smoothie Bites With Real Cranberries
The dairy-free snacks are rolling out at Meijer, Hannaford, Giant and Market Basket after debuting at Meijer.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Stores In Eatonton, GA, And Wesley Chapel, NC
Both 50,325-s.f. stores offer similar amenities, with Wesley Chapel adding catering service.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Compare Fresh Adds Full-Service Grocery Option In Hempstead, NY
Located in the ground floor of the Carman Place development, the store offers a full complement of groceries.
Posted inGrocers Give, Independent Store News, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers’ 5th Annual Trick Or Trot Draws Record Crowd Despite Rain
The run benefited the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation, which supports various community causes in Texas and western Louisiana.
Posted inSustainability News, Big Y Foods, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Named A 2026 Mass Save Impact Award Recipient
The grocer was recognized for its ongoing work to improve energy performance and reduce energy use throughout its operations.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Reports Q3 Results, New VA Store And Fortune Honor
Financial results were impacted by Medicare drug price changes as well as economic conditions impacting consumer spending.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, West
Olive Crest’s Annual ‘Pick A Purse’ Raises $668K For At-Risk Children
The ninth annual event was the largest to date.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
WinCo Foods Names Nathan Tucker As Next CEO
He will become president on Jan. 1, 2027, and then CEO on May 1 as Grant Haag retires.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, West
NGA Adds Wolfe As Director Of Membership And Engagement – West
He will focus on strengthening relationships with current association members as well as expanding membership in the western U.S.
Posted inCenter Store, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Hoboken Farms Expands Clean-Label Lineup With New Pizza Sauce
After initial availability at Stew Leonard’s and Amazon, the seed oil-free sauce will be available for grocers to sell nationwide.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Alex Spears Named Kentucky’s Best Bagger
He bested the field of 12 contestants on Oct. 24 in Hazard.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
ShopRite Of Hatfield Reopens Under McMenamin Family Ownership
Initial changes at the store include more than 8,000 lowered prices and expanded fresh and prepared food offerings.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ShopRite Offers Another Round Of Starter Kits For GLP-1 Users
The kits are a free, limited-time resource for customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management.