Progressive Grocer talks with experts about supply chain resiliency and contingency plans The proposed 25% tariff on goods coming from Mexico — now paused — would impact grocery staples such as avocadoes. Tariffs, it seems, are like the spring weather in the Midwest: Stick around [...]
Gateway solution enables easy acceptance at POS systems Fincretive's seamless, all-in-one solution will enable NGA members to integrate healthy benefit cards and over-the-counter cards into the grocers' point-of-sale systems. The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association for the independent supermarket industry, has partnered with [...]
Sponsored content In the heart of Wells, Minnesota, Wells Marketplace is a testament to how independent grocers can blend community values with technology from LOC Software. For more than 30 years, this hometown grocery store has been more than just a place to buy food [...]
FMI – The Food Industry Association elected new members to its board of directors during the organization’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference. The incoming directors bring a diverse range of expertise from across the food industry to help navigate the rapidly evolving business, economic and political [...]
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has partnered with Fincretive to integrate healthy benefit cards (HBC) and over-the-counter (OTC) cards into NGA members’ point-of-sale (POS) systems. “This partnership simplifies healthy benefit card acceptance by easily connecting NGA members to all major card processors through their POS [...]
Kroger-owned grocer says union-driven agenda prioritizes associates outside of Colorado King Soopers is responding to a union strike with a lawsuit of its own. Colorado-based King Soopers is standing up against what it calls a “union-driven agenda that prioritizes out-of-state special interests over the hardworking people [...]
New reports show YoY gains and strength in e-grocery The latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey shows that e-grocer continues to gain traction among shoppers. January is typically a more muted month in retail sales, given that it follows the busy holiday season extending [...]
H-E-B President Craig Boyan takes over as chairman FMI's elections for its board of directors took place at its annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Marco Island, Fla. FMI – The Food Industry Association has publicly revealed the results of the elections for the organization’s board of [...]
Bird flu-related supply issues cause chains like Costco, Trader Joe’s and Giant Eagle to put in curbs Given supply backlogs and higher industry prices, many retailers are now restricting egg purchases. The price of eggs has been a major topic in the public discourse, as [...]
Partnership enables sponsored product sampling to be more accessible, scalable and impactful for both retailers and CPG brands Swish Brand Experiences and Upshop have partnered to unlock the full potential of sponsored product sampling for retailers and CPG brands. Upshop, a store operations technology provider, [...]
Renowned for creating bold and unique chips, Kettle Brand is now growing its product portfolio with one of the trendiest flavors of the past year: Kettle Brand Chamoy. Delivering sweet, tangy, spicy flavor with notes of lime, sweet pepper and mango, the crunchy snack offers [...]
Co-op already managing produce and floral procurement on vendor’s platform Procurant's platform will enable AFS to meet the FDA’s beefed-up food safety requirements, slated to take effect in January 2026. Associated Food Stores (AFS) has chosen Procurant, a collaborative software platform, as a core component [...]
Progressive Grocer talks with Big Chalk’s Rick Miller about the implications of consumers’ price-fueled shifts Source: Big Chalk Trade-Off Consumer Survey, Spring and Fall 2024. Is the glass half empty or half full when it comes to grocery shopping habits? New research suggests that retailers [...]
Pioneering museum offers multisensory journeys with various interactive touchpoints, from virtual reality to smell machines, small tastings and more Housed in a “bite-sized” space in Brooklyn, N.Y., MOFAD offers interactive exhibitions that educate as well as delight. On a gray December day, I traveled to [...]
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) welcomed a new chairman at its annual membership meeting and highlighted significant growth with 33 new members and 48 new sponsors for 2025. Both accomplishments are records in NJFC’s 56-year history. Following the vote at the Jan. 28 meeting, [...]
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) has selected Procurant, a collaborative software platform for retail grocers, to be a core component of its compliance solution for FSMA 204 rule reporting and traceability. The selection enables AFS to meet the FDA’s enhanced food safety [...]
Kathy Kuzava, president of the Georgia Food Industry Association, took time out during one of her busiest seasons of the year – the legislative session that just got underway – to share her thoughts on several issues with existing, or potential, impact on Peach State [...]
It’s impossible to talk to the board of directors for Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) without touching on the topic of collaboration and how it helps the organization stand out. Randy Arceneaux “The old saying ‘two heads are better than one’ is especially [...]
2/11/2025 Launch targets chocolate lovers Beloved cookie maker Keebler is doubling up on chocolate with the introduction of Keebler Fudge Stripes Double Fudge cookies. The product launch marks the Ferraro Group brand’s first permanent flavor addition to its iconic Fudge Stripes portfolio, enabling chocolate lovers [...]
In response to growing consumer demand for high-protein grab-and-go options, Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy have joined forces to roll out the ProPack Snack, a high-protein cottage cheese cup designed for health-conscious but time-starved consumers. The portable product boasts an impressive 12 grams of protein [...]
Drive-thru quick-service restaurant chain Checkers & Rally’s has joined forces with John Soules Foods, a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and -cook chicken and beef products, to bring the eatery’s fan-favorite Chicken Bites to freezer aisles nationwide. Made with all-white meat chicken, the fully cooked, crispy [...]
Kroger is cutting about 200 employees across 3 office sites, and Albertsons is laying off 150+ Safeway corporate workers Kroger layoffs reportedly occurred the week of Feb. 3, and included staff working at its downtown Cincinnati headquarters. Kroger is cutting about 200 employees across three [...]
Maryland team leader Jon Hardesty receives nod for commitment to his team, customers and organization Jon Hardesty manages a Food Lion at 40955 Merchant Lane in Leonardtown, Md. Food Lion announced the winner of its 2024 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award. This year’s recipient [...]
Progressive Grocer is looking to recognize companies in the grocery industry that are putting corporate purpose at the heart of their business.PG is now accepting nominations for its annual Impact Awards. The program focuses on nine key areas in which retailers, suppliers and solution providers [...]
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AI-powered solution offers enhanced accuracy An expansion with RELEX aims to bring improved accuracy to Vallarta’s pricing strategies and increase sales and profitability. Regional grocer Vallarta Supermarkets has expanded its use of RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to encompass advanced [...]
Jon Hardesty, manager of the Food Lion store in Leonardtown, Maryland, was named Food Lion’s 2024 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award winner. Hardesty was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers serving communities across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Named [...]
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has given its strong support for Sen. Roger Marshall’s (R-KS) Congressional Review Act resolution, S.J. Res. 14, to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s Final Rule: Management of Certain HFCs and Their Substitutes Under the AIM Act. The management rule imposes a series of [...]
Economists familiar with New Mexico report that rising inflation, particularly in essential food categories, continues to place a considerable strain on household budgets, making price sensitivity a key consumer driver in the state. For some time, significant portions of the state, particularly rural areas, have [...]
East Coast grocer releases grand-opening dates for its 2025 stores Wegmans' new Lake Grove store, its first on New York's Long Island, is set to open Feb. 26. Three new Wegmans Food Markets stores are opening in 2025, including two in brand- new markets.As previously reported, the Lake [...]
Kroger-owned banner in Northfield not renewing lease when it lapses this fall One of the 33 Mariano's stores in the Chicago area is closing later this year, according to officials in Northfield, Ill. According to media reports in Chicago, a busy Mariano's location in Northfield, Ill., [...]
Jeff Wilke brings expertise in e-comm, supply chain, technology and operational excellence to ethnic e-grocer Jeff Wilke Asian e-grocer Weee! Inc. has appointed Jeff Wilke a company advisor. Wilke, known for his transformative leadership as the former CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, brings decades of experience [...]
FMI's “Daunting Data Dilemma” report investigates why data science has posed such a challenge to industry The food industry needs to take a hard look at what data provides a competitive advantage and what foundational, core information would be best shared to lift all boats. [...]
Debi Goldman brings quarter-century of experience to latest position Debi Goldman Naturally Seattle, the latest addition to the Naturally Network chapter roster, has named Debi Goldman its first executive director. Naturally Seattle’s mission is to increase the impact of businesses in the natural or organic products [...]
Mouth-watering Westbridge Ranch Sweet Red Galmi Onions are coming to grocer’s shelves.Grown in the fertile, loam-rich clay soils of the Oti River Valley in Northern Togo and the Senegal River Basin, these extraordinary and truly crops have been cultivated for over a century.Each Westbridge Ranch Sweet [...]
The grocery industry is undergoing a digital transformation. Retail media networks are emerging as a powerful force for marketing in the industry, offering new revenue streams for grocers and valuable advertising opportunities for brands. Retailers can manage their RMNs in multiple ways. They may operate [...]
Operating a business these days is no easy feat. And today’s business climate is even more difficult for independent grocers. Competition, supply chain challenges and tight budgets mean everyone involved in the grocery industry needs to bring their “A” game all the time. Retailer Owned [...]
Aldi is planning to open more than 225 new store locations in 2025 as part of the next phase of its five-year national growth strategy. This is the most stores Aldi will open in one year in its nearly 50-year U.S. history. The new stores will [...]
2/10/2025 Additional wholesome products added to brand’s portfolio Mom’s Best Cereals, from Post Consumer Brands, is offering more choices for family breakfasts with two flavors: Jungle Berry Crunch and Fruity Rings. Aimed at pleasing kids’ taste buds while simplifying morning meals for moms and dads, [...]
2/10/2025 Disruptor brand launches another 1st-of-its-kind product Image Credit: Caulipower Trailblazer brand Caulipower, maker of the first frozen cauliflower crust pizza, has now introduced the first and only frozen Dill Pickle Pizza in retail. Inspired by the trending flavor, the product features Caulipower’s original stone-fired [...]
Sensei Farms has introduced baby spinach, the latest addition to the indoor-grown produce brand’s retail line of leafy greens. Grown fresh, year-round out of the company’s 30-acre Ontario, Canada-based greenhouse, baby spinach is available at participating Safeway and Acme grocery store locations across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. [...]
Legacy Bakehouse, a Wisconsin-based contract and private label manufacturer of baked snacks, has acquired Mannon Specialty Foods Inc. dba Classic Cookie, a Sevierville, Tennessee-based baker of premium cookie products. This acquisition expands Legacy’s baking categories and geographic reach while adding a retail brand with national [...]
A consortium of private investors – spearheaded by the current CEO and President of Southeastern Grocers Inc. Anthony Hucker and C&S Wholesale Grocers – has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from Aldi U.S. Aldi U.S. previously purchased Southeastern Grocers in [...]
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has acquired certain assets of Deal-Rite Feeds Inc. and its affiliated entities, including two feed mills, storage facilities, usable grain, vehicles, related equipment and retail feed sales business located in Statesville and Union Grove, North Carolina. The company is funding the acquisition [...]
Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy have introduced ProPack Snack, a high-protein cottage cheese designed for on-the-go, health-conscious consumers. Available in a 4-ounce portable cup, ProPack Snack has 12 grams of protein per serving. With growing consumer demand for high-protein, grab-and go options, Prairie Farms and [...]
Coleman All Natural Meats, an all-natural meat brand since 1875, is celebrating its 150-year anniversary in 2025. This milestone celebrates and recognizes the brand’s family heritage and commitment to all-natural, humanely raised meats sourced from American farmers, raised with no antibiotics and no added hormones. [...]
DoorDash has added new merchants across the nation that accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace, including Wakefern Food Corp. (ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Fairway Market and Gourmet Garage banners), Southeastern Grocers (Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores) and BJ’s Wholesale Club. These partners join [...]
Retailer intends to open 225+ stores this year as it divests 170 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations back to Southeastern Grocers and C&S ALDI will still convert about 100 Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations to its format in 2025. A year and a half after announcing [...]
Anthony Hucker will take helm as chair, CEO and president The sale agreement of Southeastern Grocers (SEG) and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners includes the acquisition of SEG grocery and liquor store operations under the two banners. Following some speculation in the press, a [...]
Discount grocer reportedly signed lease in Portland for former Big Lots site Last year, ALDI shared its plan to open 800 new stores by the end of 2028. ALDI has signed a lease agreement for retail space in Portland, Maine, according to local reports. The agreement [...]
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