On April 16, Walmart announced its plans for remodels and new locations in markets across the country. A total of 650 remodels is planned, along with 20 new store locations this year and early into 2027. “This year, we are making a significant investment in our stores across the United States, reinforcing our commitment to […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Market of Choice Completes Basics Market Acquisition, Plans Store Refresh
Market of Choice has completed its acquisition of Basics Market in Portland’s Hillsdale neighborhood, adding a fifth location in the Portland metro area and bringing the company’s total statewide footprint to 13 stores. The transition to Market of Choice is expected to take place on June 23, with no store closure anticipated. The deal, first […]
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Annual Giant Barbecue Battle Returns June 27-28 To Washington, D.C.
The 34th Annual Giant Barbecue Battle will take place on Pennsylvania Avenue on June 27-28, featuring world-class barbecue, international flavors, celebrity chefs, live music and activities for all ages. The Giant Barbecue Battle is recognized by the U.S. Congress as the Official National Barbecue Championship. It ranks as one of the country’s top food and […]
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Sprouts To Open New Market In Santa Maria, CA
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store May 15 at 2170 S. Bradley Road in Santa Maria, California. A ribbon-cutting will take place at 6:45 a.m. and the doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino said the city has been looking forward to the opening. “The City […]
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Giant Food Celebrates Grand Reopenings In VA, MD
Giant Food celebrated a milestone day on May 8, with back-to-back grand reopening ceremonies at its remodeled stores in Vienna, Virginia, and Germantown, Maryland. The events mark not only a significant investment in the company’s physical footprint but also the grocer’s 90th anniversary, reflecting a legacy that began with the region’s first self-service supermarket. “This […]
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Food Lion Honors Employees For 30-45 Years Of Service
Food Lion is recognizing a record number of more than 400 associates who are celebrating 30 to 45 years of service in 2026. The associates were celebrated April 30 during Food Lion’s annual Service Awards ceremony, where the company expresses its appreciation for those reaching major career milestones. Decades Of dedication Honorees represent decades of […]
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Ahold Delhaize Names Garnier As CEO Nominee, Muller To Retire In 2027
Ahold Delhaize has nominated Thierry Garnier for appointment as a member of the management board and to serve as president and CEO. Garnier is expected to succeed Frans Muller around the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in April 2027. Muller will retire after leading the company since July 2018. The appointment is subject to shareholder […]
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Grocers Roll Out Mother’s Day Specials, Events, Savings
Mother’s Day is shaping up to be one of the biggest shopping moments of the year for the grocery industry. According to Instacart data, Mother’s Day was the No. 1 day for gift orders on its platform in 2025, with customers placing gift orders 18 times more often than average — enough to edge out […]