Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is reopening its seasonal pop‑up inside Ocean Beach Trading on Fire Island and offering online ordering for next‑day ferry delivery. Fire Island is a barrier island off the south shore of Long Island, New York, accessible only by ferry, with no cars allowed. This unique geography makes grocery shopping a logistical challenge […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Impact Report: Rewards Surpass 750K Users, $1.7M In Savings
St. Louis-based Save A Lot has released its 2025 “A Lot of Good Report” Thursday, detailing progress in loyalty, private label innovation, store network investment and community support. “Customers are feeling squeezed, and winning loyalty today requires real engagement and focus,” said Save A Lot CEO Bill Mayo. “The stories in this report are examples […]
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Natural Grocers To Debut First Wisconsin Store In Lake Geneva
Natural Grocers will open its first Wisconsin store on June 10 at 600 N. Edwards Blvd. in Lake Geneva. The location will serve the Lake Geneva community and surrounding areas of southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The grand opening celebration will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation to the Lake Geneva Food Pantry, […]
Posted inC-Store News, News, Southwest
Yesway Continues Oklahoma Expansion With New Allsup’s Store
Yesway Inc. has opened a new Allsup’s store at 1604 South Dewey Ave. in Wagoner, Oklahoma, continuing its expansion in the state. The store spans 6,277 square feet and operates 24 hours a day. It offers Allsup’s World Famous Burritos, Yesway private‑label snacks, fresh bread, milk and eggs, a beer cave, Western Union services and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy‑Vee-Organized Honor Flight Flying Veterans To Washington, D.C.
Hy‑Vee is organizing the first Honor Flight from Des Moines since 2019, taking about 70 Iowa veterans to Washington, D.C., later this year so they can see their respective war memorials. Set for Oct. 7, the flight will be provided at no cost to veterans who have applied and are on a waiting list. They […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
ARS Elects Ferreira Chairman, Introduces Pathmark Daily Banner
Allegiance Retail Services held its annual meeting May 20, during which the board of directors for the supermarket cooperative and Foodtown were chosen for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Jason Ferreira was elected chairman and CEO. Ferreira has served on the board at Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance since 2021 and has been a co-op member since […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Veteran Lidl Leader Barry To Take Top Role As U.S. CEO
Alan Barry will assume the role of Lidl US chief executive officer, effective in July, bringing nearly two decades of international experience with the company to the top post. According to a Lidl US spokesperson, Barry joined Lidl US in 2024 as chief operating officer and previously served the company in Ireland and Great Britain. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Completes $2M Store Remodel In Tonawanda, NY
Tops Friendly Markets has completed a $2 million remodel of its 67,279‑square‑foot store at 150 Niagara St. in Tonawanda, New York, marking the company’s 51st major renovation in six years. The effort was part of Tops’ capital improvement project, which has included more than $100 million invested in its three‑state footprint. The renovation included a […]