Memorial Day weekend is nearly here, and grocers across the country are rolling out programs that blend savings, community support and a few hot-off-the-grill events. Whether shoppers are hosting a cookout, honoring service members or stocking up for summer, retailers are offering a range of options. Here’s a look at what some grocers are doing […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
Kent’s Market Hosts Meals For Military Event On Armed Forces Day
Kent’s Market commemorated Armed Forces Day by hosting its annual Meals for Military event in partnership with Operation Homefront, Associated Food Stores (AFS) and dozens of national and local vendors. On May 16, volunteers lined up to greet more than 400 military families, many of whom are lower-income service members stationed at nearby Hill Air […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Donates $200K Towards Ohio Hunger Relief
Meijer has donated $200,000 to the 2026 Harvest for Hunger Campaign, an annual springtime effort that assists four local food banks across 21 counties in Northeast Ohio. The donation will support the Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank of North […]
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National Rural Grocery Summit Spotlights Solutions For Rural Food Access
More than 300 rural grocery operators, community advocates, policymakers, vendors and researchers gathered May 5-7 in Fargo, North Dakota, for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit – a biennial event focused on sustaining independent rural grocery stores and improving food access in small communities. Attendees representing 42 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada convened at what […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Featured News, Midwest, News
Balls Food Stores Converts Former Schulte’s To Hen House Market
Balls Food Stores held a grand opening celebration May 15 at 1904 Southwest Blvd. in Jefferson City, Missouri – marking the next chapter for the former Schulte’s Fresh Foods location. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, family activities, complimentary food offerings and community festivities celebrating the store’s transition into the Hen House Market family. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens 12th DFW Store In Euless, TX
H-E-B has opened its 12th H-E-B store in the DFW Metroplex, at 2105 Rio Grande Blvd. in Euless, Texas. Along with this site, the company also opened its 50th True Texas barbecue restaurant. The 126,000-square-foot Mid-Cities H-E-B joins 11 other H-E-B stores and three Joe V’s Smart Shop locations the retailer has opened in the […]
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South Florida Publix Now Open After Tornado-Related Delay
Following a months-long delay, Publix Super Markets now has opened its new store at The Avenir Town Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store, located at 12535 Northlake Blvd., was just days from opening last October when an EF3 tornado caused significant damage to the roof and walls, delaying the opening until repairs […]
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H-E-B Planning $700M Supply Chain Expansion Over Next Decade
H-E-B plans to invest $700 million to expand its supply chain operations, a project expected to create 720 jobs by 2028 and more than 1,200 new full-time jobs over the next decade. While not yet finalized, the retailer has identified its Foster Road campus on San Antonio’s East Side as a potential location for the […]