Dollar General is supporting families and educators with affordable, practical solutions as they get ready for the new school year. With more than 70 back-to-school items priced at $1 or less, the company is focused on helping customers stretch their budgets while still finding the supplies they need. “The back-to-school season can put pressure on […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Southeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Begins Major Remodels At 3 Stores In PA, VA
The Giant Co. has begun renovations at two Martin’s stores in Winchester, Virginia, and one Giant store in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. All three stores will remain open during renovations, which are expected to be completed by the end of the year. In Winchester, the Martin’s stores at 1950 S. Pleasant Valley Road and 200 Rivendell Court […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Launches GLP-1 Wellness Program
Hy-Vee has introduced a new GLP-1 wellness program designed to help people maximize the benefits of their GLP-1 treatment through better nutrition choices and targeted side effect management. The six-week, self-guided online program is scheduled to begin in mid-July and is open to anyone ages 18 and older. Free sign-up is available to the first […]
Posted inProduce News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Commits $500M To Local Produce Sourcing Over Next 5 Years
Wakefern Food Corp. has made a $500 million commitment to sourcing fresh produce from local and regional farmers and growers across the Northeast over the next five years. The announcement was made in advance of its annual Local Produce Supplier Summit July 15 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center. The summit brings together […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Uncle Giuseppe’s Preps New Store Opening In Greenvale, NY
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is prepping a new store scheduled to open Aug. 14 at 130 Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale, New York. The company also plans to hire about 250 employees for the new store as part of its broader plan to hire roughly 1,000 people over the next 12 months as it continues to grow […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Featured News, News, West
Mollie Stone’s Second-Gen COO Enjoys Dynamic Business, Finding Ways To ‘Get Better Every Day’
The Shelby Report of the West EVP Bob Reeves sat down with Mollie Stone’s Markets COO Elliott Stone, older son of founder/owner/CEO Mike Stone, at an Italian restaurant in Sausalito – which has a Mollie Stone’s – for a meal and a talk about the company. Stone’s grocery roots run deep, and not just through […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Detwiler’s Farm Market Expanding To North Port, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market has announced plans for a new location in North Port, Florida, with an anticipated opening in the fourth quarter of 2028. The store, located at 5001 N Sumter Blvd., will be the family-owned grocer’s first built from the ground up, its southernmost location and its largest market to date. “Our customers have […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Reopens In Fernandina Beach, FL
Publix has reopened its store in the Island Walk Shopping Center at 1421 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach, Florida, following a remodel that expanded the location to 55,701 square feet. The store reopened July 2 with new services including Pours (beer, wine, coffee, tea, smoothies and acai bowls), made-to-order burritos, nachos and bowls, made-to-order pizza […]