Memorial Day weekend is nearly here, and grocers across the country are rolling out programs that blend savings, community support and a few hot-off-the-grill events. Whether shoppers are hosting a cookout, honoring service members or stocking up for summer, retailers are offering a range of options. Here’s a look at what some grocers are doing […]
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BJ’s Adding Five Clubs In Three States
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of five new clubs set to open this year in Florida, Indiana and Kentucky – part of a push to add 12 stores nationwide in 2026. The stores will be located in: Lecanto, Florida; Ocala, Florida; Port St. Lucie, Florida; Portage, Indiana; and Frankfort, Kentucky The expansion strengthens […]
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The Winn‑Dixie Co. Converts Five Harveys Stores Across FL, GA
The Winn‑Dixie Co. recently celebrated the openings of five converted Harveys Supermarkets in Florida and Georgia, part of the grocer’s ongoing transformation and broader effort to unite stores under the Winn‑Dixie banner. The stores are located at 5909 University Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida; 5250 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Florida; 1305 Ariana St., Lakeland, Florida; 2630 U.S. Highway […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
Kent’s Market Hosts Meals For Military Event On Armed Forces Day
Kent’s Market commemorated Armed Forces Day by hosting its annual Meals for Military event in partnership with Operation Homefront, Associated Food Stores (AFS) and dozens of national and local vendors. On May 16, volunteers lined up to greet more than 400 military families, many of whom are lower-income service members stationed at nearby Hill Air […]
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Meijer Donates $200K Towards Ohio Hunger Relief
Meijer has donated $200,000 to the 2026 Harvest for Hunger Campaign, an annual springtime effort that assists four local food banks across 21 counties in Northeast Ohio. The donation will support the Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank of North […]
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Aldi Sets Date For First Midtown Manhattan Store
Aldi will open its first Midtown Manhattan location June 19 at 311 West 42nd St., placing the German discount retailer in the shadow of Times Square. The opening is part of Aldi’s broader push to reach 3,200 U.S. stores by the end of 2028. On opening day, the first 200 customers will receive bags containing […]
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National Rural Grocery Summit Spotlights Solutions For Rural Food Access
More than 300 rural grocery operators, community advocates, policymakers, vendors and researchers gathered May 5-7 in Fargo, North Dakota, for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit – a biennial event focused on sustaining independent rural grocery stores and improving food access in small communities. Attendees representing 42 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada convened at what […]
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Balls Food Stores Converts Former Schulte’s To Hen House Market
Balls Food Stores held a grand opening celebration May 15 at 1904 Southwest Blvd. in Jefferson City, Missouri – marking the next chapter for the former Schulte’s Fresh Foods location. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, family activities, complimentary food offerings and community festivities celebrating the store’s transition into the Hen House Market family. The […]