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Thrive Market Introduces Alpha-Gal Free Grocery Filter

Thrive Market has introduced a new Alpha-Gal Free grocery filter on its online marketplace, designed to help shoppers more easily identify products that meet the needs of those with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS). The filter was developed in response to member feedback and growing awareness of Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a condition that requires strict avoidance of certain […]

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Grocery Development Continues Around Cities Across Arizona

As population and construction projects continue to grow in number in Arizona, the grocery industry is responding with growth of its own. Following is a roundup of some planned and recent store openings. On Jan. 12, Aldi announced its plans for 2026 and beyond, including 180 new stores as well as three new distribution centers. […]

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Albertsons Cos. Launches Celebrations Digital Hub For Party Planning

Albertsons Companies launched Celebrations, a digital destination designed to simplify planning special moments by consolidating custom cakes, floral arrangements, catering trays, themed décor and recipes in one location. Available across Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. websites and apps – including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Vons and Tom Thumb – Celebrations brings together products and […]

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Tokyo Central Opens 15th U.S. Store In Emeryville, California

Tokyo Central, operated by Marukai Corporation, has opened its 15th U.S. location in Emeryville, California. The new store spans 40,635 square feet and includes a 1,625-square-foot sushi bar called Handroll Factory. It is Tokyo Central’s second Northern California location, adding to its network of 12 stores in California and two in Hawaii. Situated between Oakland […]

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Grocery Outlet Launches First Shoppable Livestream Series

Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. will debut its first shoppable livestream series, “The Grocery Outlet Xtreme Value Stock Up Show,” on Facebook and Instagram at 12 p.m. PST/3 p.m. EST on Feb. 4. Designed to bring bargain hunting to shoppers’ screens, the series offers an interactive Treasure Hunt experience for customers to shop Grocery […]

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DoorDash Adds 5 Grocers, Expands SNAP/EBT Access Across 7 Chains

DoorDash added five grocery partners and expanded SNAP/EBT payment capabilities to seven additional merchants on Feb. 2, broadening access to on-demand grocery delivery across multiple categories, regions and payment options. The new partners include Berkeley Bowl, Cermak Fresh Market, Harmons Grocery, JONS Fresh Marketplace and Pete’s Market. Consumers who have uploaded their SNAP cards to […]

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Costco Launches Same-Day Instacart Delivery Websites In France, Spain

Costco  (Nasdaq: COST) members in France and Spain can shop online and receive same-day delivery through Costco’s first European websites powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro commerce platform and fulfillment solutions services, the companies announced Jan. 30. The initial rollout includes delivery from all Costco locations in the two countries, including stores in the Paris metropolitan […]