A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save-A-Lot Hometown Heroes Program Awards Gift Cards To Six Nonprofits
Save A Lot has named the first round of winners in its Hometown Heroes program, a nomination‑based initiative recognizing people and organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities. Each winner received a $500 Save A Lot gift card. “At Save A Lot, we believe in shining a light on the people who strengthen our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News
Family Fare, VG’s, Martin’s Lower Prices On Thousands Of Items
Family Fare, VG’s Grocery and Martin’s Super Markets are reducing prices on grocery items throughout their stores heading into the summer grilling season, according to the three banners, all members of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies. At Family Fare and VG’s, the “New Lower Prices” – most of which are 6-15 percent lower […]
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Sedano’s Launches ‘Where Superstitions Are Born’ Fútbol Campaign In Miami
As Miami prepares to host multiple international soccer matches this summer, Sedano’s Supermarkets is launching a new campaign, “Where Superstitions Are Born,” spotlighting the traditions, foods and rituals that bring fans together. The campaign is built on the premise that soccer fans are known for their superstitions, showcasing with humor how match-day rituals – from […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Opens First Of 2 New Massachusetts Stores In Pembroke
Big Y is now open at 24 Mattakeesett St. in Pembroke, Massachusetts, the first of two new locations slated to open in the company’s home state this year. The store’s bakery offers custom cakes, and the full-service butcher shop provides cut-to-order meats. The seafood department includes sustainable selections delivered six days a week, along with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store At Northchase Center In Bradenton, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new 55,701-square-foot store store June 11 in Bradenton, Florida, marking the grocer’s 13th location in the area. Anchoring the Northchase Center at 16642 State Road 64 East, the location features the Lakeland-based grocer’s redesigned store format, which includes wider aisles, additional self-checkout lanes and expanded deli, bakery, meat and seafood […]
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Schnucks’ ‘Fresh Guarantee’ Features Full Refunds, Exchanges
Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced “Fresh Guarantee,” a promise to customers that purchases from the grocer’s fresh departments are guaranteed fresh. If customers are not satisfied with the freshness of a perishable item bought from the floral, produce, bakery, deli, meat, seafood or dairy departments, Schnucks will exchange it or issue a full refund with […]
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Wakefern, ShopRite Donate $150K To Special Olympics NJ Summer Games
More than 300 volunteers – including Wakefern team members, ShopRite associates and their families – lent their time and energy throughout the event, continuing a nearly 40-year tradition at the games.