Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) recently marked the opening of a Compare & Save Supermarket by member and independent grocer Carlos Batista – the third supermarket in Philadelphia to open under the retail grocery cooperative’s banner. Located at 6515 Castor Avenue, the new 20,000-square-foot store replaces a former Rite Aid and features a selection of fresh […]
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T&T Supermarket To Open First CA Location June 18 In San Jose
T&T Supermarket will celebrate the grand opening of its first California location June 18 at Westgate Center in San Jose. The store marks a milestone in the Canadian company’s U.S. expansion, bringing one of North America’s largest Asian grocery experiences to Silicon Valley. Located at Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Road, it will serve as T&T’s […]
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Dierbergs Lakeview Store Named ‘Best Of The Lake 2026’
Dierbergs Markets has shared that its Lakeview store has been named a “Best of the Lake 2026” winner by Lake Lifestyles Magazine, as part of the annual community-voted awards recognizing top businesses across the Lake of the Ozarks region. The award was officially presented during the Best of the Lake celebration event held on May […]
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NGA Honors KS Senator With Spirit Of America Award At Fly-In
The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) with its Spirit of America Award on May 19 during opening day of the 2026 Fly-In for Fair Competition in Washington, D.C. Established in 1982, the award recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in community service and government relations on behalf of the […]
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New Sprouts Opens Along Southwest FL Coast
Sprouts Farmers Market opened a new store May 15 in Naples, Florida. The store sits at 5351 Airport Road North in Naples, along Florida’s southwest coast. According to Sprouts’ website, it operates 63 stores in the Sunshine State. Sprouts noted on its Facebook page that it held “coast to coast” grand openings on May 15, […]
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Food City Breaks Ground On Sixth Location In Metro Huntsville, AL
Food City company officials broke ground May 15 for a new store on Old Highway 20 in Madison, Alabama, the sixth location planned for the greater Huntsville market. The 56,000-plus-square-foot retail supermarket is expected to open next spring. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well received, and we would like to thank our […]
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Stop & Shop Reduces Prices On Products Across NJ, NY Stores
Stop & Shop has lowered prices on products across nearly every department, including national brands and private label items, at its stores in New Jersey and New York. The price reductions focus on customer favorites, including New York-specific items such as pick-your-own bagels from the Stop & Shop Bakery, Acme Smoked Salmon and Nathan’s Famous […]
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Food City Growth Brings ‘Fun Challenge’ Of Managing Distribution, Culture
When an ice storm hits and the news tells everyone to stay home, Greg Sparks knows exactly what happens next. “Our drivers are out there,” he said. That mindset – part duty, part pride – helps explain why Food City is The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s 2026 Retailer of the Year. Having served friends […]