Since 1997, Hy‑Vee has honored its longest‑serving, dedicated employees by featuring their portraits on the sides of semi‑trailers. These “helpful smiles” travel across the Midwest, serving as a moving tribute to the people who make the employee‑owned grocer a special place to shop and work. In 2026, the tradition continues with a growing list of […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Raley's, West
Raley’s Breaks Ground On O·N·E Market In Madera, CA, Community
Raley’s has broken ground on a new Raley’s O·N·E Market at Riverstone in Madera, California. The 40,000‑square‑foot store is the first full‑service grocery destination in one of the Central Valley’s master‑planned communities and marks Raley’s second location in Madera County. The ceremony, held at the corner of Market Avenue West and Riverwalk Boulevard South, brought […]
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Publix Elects Livesay To Board Of Directors
Jill Livesay will bring more than 30 years of leadership and financial expertise to the board.
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Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits
Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q1 Identical Sales Rise 1%; Company Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Kroger reported first quarter identical sales without fuel increased 1.0 percent, with operating profit of $1.407 billion and earnings per share of $1.46. Adjusted FIFO operating profit came in at $1.544 billion, and adjusted EPS was $1.58. Adjusted e-commerce sales grew 19 percent, and Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew more than 20 percent. “I joined […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southwest
El Rio Grande Latin Market To Debut Revamped Store In Dallas, TX
El Rio Grande Latin Market will debut its revamped store at 3035 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas, Texas, with a special community event on July 1. The updates include a refreshed interior design, improved merchandising and an expanded assortment of products in key departments. “We wanted to refresh this location as a way to give […]
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Publix Opens Second Northern KY Location In Cold Spring
This site is the second of five Publix stores planned for the region, with future locations planned in Independence, Florence and Hebron.
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First H-E-B Banner Store Arrives In Irving, TX
Marking a milestone in the grocer’s ongoing North Texas expansion, H‑E‑B opened a 100,000‑square‑foot store June 17 at 2351 West Interstate 635 in Irving. The first H-E-B banner store in Dallas County, the Irving location was announced in 2024. It is expected to create about 700 jobs and also serve Coppell, Grapevine, Las Colinas and […]