David Kennerley said at the company’s 2026 Investor Update that “this is not a plan on paper. All this work’s underway, already generating savings.”
Category: Store News
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
WinCo Foods Names Nathan Tucker As Next CEO
He will become president on Jan. 1, 2027, and then CEO on May 1 as Grant Haag retires.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, West
NGA Adds Wolfe As Director Of Membership And Engagement – West
He will focus on strengthening relationships with current association members as well as expanding membership in the western U.S.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club Bringing 5th TX Location To Mesquite Nov. 6
Local shoppers can join with limited-time founding-member offers starting at $20 for the first year with Easy Renewal.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Breaks Ground On 1st New Houston-Area Store In A Decade
The fast-growing town of Hockley is getting a nearly 100,000-s.f. store that is expected to open in early 2028.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Sees E-Commerce Growing To 30% Of Business Long Term
Step one is reaching existing shoppers – only one in seven Kroger store customers currently shops online with the company.
Posted inCenter Store, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Hoboken Farms Expands Clean-Label Lineup With New Pizza Sauce
After initial availability at Stew Leonard’s and Amazon, the seed oil-free sauce will be available for grocers to sell nationwide.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Alex Spears Named Kentucky’s Best Bagger
He bested the field of 12 contestants on Oct. 24 in Hazard.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
ShopRite Of Hatfield Reopens Under McMenamin Family Ownership
Initial changes at the store include more than 8,000 lowered prices and expanded fresh and prepared food offerings.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ShopRite Offers Another Round Of Starter Kits For GLP-1 Users
The kits are a free, limited-time resource for customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans To Anchor Reimagined Galleria Of Mt. Lebanon Near Pittsburgh
The project, expected to get underway in 2028, calls for a 110,000-square-foot store with all of Wegmans’ signature departments.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
75 URM-Affiliated Stores Now On RSA Promotion Platform
Since May, the companies have secured and deployed 43 exclusive digital coupon offers from major consumer brands.
Posted inFood Service News, Bakery News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News
Busch’s To Host ‘Tastes Of The Season’ Event Ahead Of Holidays
Customers will have the chance to taste dishes like sage brush stuffing and cranberry orange relish as well as Busch’s Farm Truck Cheddar.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National, Store News, Suppliers
DoorDash To Acquire Instacart In $17B Deal Reshaping Grocery Delivery
The companies frame the deal as arming local retailers against the largest online players.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, News, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Comps Dip 0.9% In Q3 As Grocer Opens Record 15 Stores
CEO Jack Sinclair: “…we recognize the need to improve our performance and are taking action to strengthen execution and drive traffic.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest
New H-E-B Serves San Antonio’s Growing Eastern Edge
Residents of Converse, Seguin, La Vernia and other outlying areas east of the city are expected to shop at the new location.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Food City, Southeast
Food City’s Riley Dixon Named Virginia Best Bagger
“Riley is an asset to our company and our region,” said the Abingdon-based grocer’s president and CEO, Steve Smith.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest
Coal Valley, Illinois, Welcomes New Fareway Meat & Grocery
Coal Valley’s mayor said the store “provides convenient access to fresh groceries and quality products while creating jobs and contributing to the continued growth of our community.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Holds Grand Openings For New Two More New Stores
Both stores feature Publix’s traditional departments, including a full-service deli and a bakery staffed by bakers and cake decorators.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Key Food Joins Uber Eats, Adding Delivery From 300-Plus Stores
“…bringing these retailers to Uber Eats gives customers greater access to the local grocery selection they know and rely on,” says the delivery service.