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Retail conglomerate releases update into issue, indicating important information about Dutch employment data may have been compromised Ahold Delhaize has discovered that certain Dutch employment data may have been been exposed in a 2024 cyberattack. As reported last year, Ahold Delhaize USA detected a cybersecurity issue within [...]
John B. Cruz Construction tapped to build Vicente’s Supermarket Two Cape Verdean-owned companies are working together to bring a much-needed grocery store to the growing area of Roxbury, Mass. Cruz Cos., one of the largest 100% Black-owned construction and real estate development and management enterprises, [...]
CASE STUDY Sponsored By Equinox PaymentsFor a company devoted to service above all else, a 15-year partnership is a true point of pride.Fareway is a growing family-owned Midwest grocery company specializing in the freshest meat and produce across its 140 stores. Equinox partnered with Fareway [...]
MiO has updated its mobile-first ordering platform. MiO, a Denver-based software as a service (Saas) company, is out with a new mobile inventory and ordering platform for wholesalers. The ERP-integrated platform can be used in mobile and desktop applications and is designed to help wholesale [...]
Progressive Grocer talks with experts about how to best use the extra time after FDA's 30-month extension In March, the FDA announced a 30-month extension to FSMA 204 compliance. Delay doesn’t mean dawdle. That’s one way to think about the recent decision by the U.S. [...]
4/22/2025 Line features zero-carb noodles, organic cheese blends Low-carb, low-calorie pasta brand It’s Skinny has now introduced ready-to-eat Pasta Meals, which it hails as a first-of-its-kind innovation in the pasta meal category. Pairing the brand’s signature zero-carb, gluten-free noodles with rich organic cheese blends, the [...]
Since milk is one of the top food allergens among kids in the United States, JELL-O has risen to the challenge of creating an alt-dairy sweet treat with Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding – the iconic brand’s first-ever plant-based, lactose-free and vegan offering. In fact, JELL-O [...]
4/22/2025 Product line comes in 2 varieties packed with whole grain nutrition Photo Credit: Dave's Killer Bread The No. 1 organic bread brand in the United States, Dave’s Killer Bread, has expanded its product lineup with the national launch of organic Sandwich Rolls in two [...]
Grocer joins city officials and other community representatives to break ground on store Representatives with The United Family joined city officials and other community representatives to break ground for a new United Supermarkets grocery store, in Andrews, Texas. On April 17, representatives with The United [...]
The long-awaited Next Door restaurant will finally open on April 30 at Wegmans' Astor Place store in Manhattan. Close to two years after Wegmans Food Markets opened its Astor Place store in Manhattan – the grocer’s first store in the New York City borough – [...]
Grocer opens 14th Curt’s Ace Hardware location Food City officials recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Curt’s Ace Hardware on East Stuart Drive in Galax, Va. Food City officials celebrated the grand opening of its 14th Curt’s Ace Hardware on April 17 at [...]
Salad kit maker reveals brand refresh Fresh Expressed used consumer feedback as it updated its logo and packaging. Fresh Express has a fresh look. The maker of value-added salads has updated its brand identity with a new logo and packaging.According to the Orlando, Fla.-based salad [...]
Locations in Fayetteville and Manlius scheduled for overhauls in late summer/early fall Top's remodels in Fayetteville and Manlius, N.Y., are scheduled for completion by late summer to early fall, with each location receiving significant upgrades. Tops Markets LLC is investing a total of $4.4 million [...]
Kroger debuted Kitchen 1883, its comfort food restaurant concept , in 2017. The Kroger Co. is closing two of its three Kitchen 1883 restaurant concepts this week. The Kitchen 1883 sit-down restaurant debuted in 2017 adjacent to a Kroger Marketplace in Union, Ky. The concept offered a [...]
Jay Mahabir brings to latest role experience gained at Meijer, Lowe’s and Target Jay Mahabir Food solutions company SpartanNash has revealed that Jay Mahabir is now its VP, retail operations. In his new role, Mahabir will oversee retail operations at almost 200 SpartanNash-operated stores across [...]
Deal enhances distributor’s offering of premium center-of-the-plate proteins Founded in the 1920s, Golden Packing is now part of Baldor Specialty Foods. Baldor Specialty Foods is expanding its portfolio. The Bronx, N.Y.-based food distributor has acquired premium meat company Golden Packing, which was founded nearly a century [...]
Grocer partnering with grower and supplier South Mill Champs This month, South Mill Champs' new 8-ounce flow-wrapped bamboo tills of mushrooms will start appearing on Sprouts Farmers Market store shelves in Denver. Sprouts Farmers Market has joined forces with North American mushroom grower and supplier [...]
Renovo is a sustainable, recyclable paper-based alternative developed with Monadnock Paper Mills Blackhawk Network and Monadnock Paper Mills have partnered to drive sustainable innovation in the global gift card market. Global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN) has partnered with Monadnock Paper Mills to introduce Renovo, a new [...]
Good Little Garden offers 60+ seasonal and everyday options Target's Good Little Garden brand is the retailer's first standalone floral private label. Target has officially launched a new fresh floral brand dubbed Good Little Garden. While Target has previously stocked seasonal florals as part of its [...]
What should a food retailer consider when updating its space? Spaces for foodservice options are an increasingly important consideration for grocers. Today’s grocery consumers are more discerning than ever, especially when it comes to the physical spaces in which they shop. As food retailers make [...]
4/21/2025 Line developed in collaboration with elite pro athletes Breanna Stewart and Frances Tiafoe To help power performance, CLIF BAR has launched a Caffeinated Collection of energy bars. The line consists of two flavors, and Caramel Chocolate Chip and Vanilla Almond, developed in partnership with [...]
4/21/2025 Dairy-free brand continues tradition of innovative flavor, quality ingredients Leading dairy-free cheese and butter brand Miyoko’s Creamery has now launched Jalapeño Plant Milk Cheese Spread. Joining the brand’s other Plant Milk Cheese Spreads – Sundried Tomato, Classic Chive and Roadhouse Cheddar – the product [...]
Premium trail mix brand Second Nature Snacks is redefining snack time with two additions to its Smart Mix lineup: no-sugar-added Fiber Boost Smart Mix, featuring roasted and salted almonds and cashews, dark cocoa drops, and toasted coconut, and Protein Crunch Smart Mix, a sweet-and-salty blend of roasted [...]
Value-added proteins run the gamut as brands and grocers capitalize on versatility and flavor Whole Foods Market carries a wide range of value-added proteins in its fresh meat case. When it comes to protein, consumers are driven by a variety of attributes and, in a [...]
Tops Markets LLC has promoted Ashley Tucker to the position of center store specialist. In her new role, Tucker will oversee Tops’ North Country region, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations and merchandising for the center store departments. A grocery retail veteran with more [...]
Fuel and c-store operator enters new market, continues Kum & Go rebrands Maverik, which is adding stores in different states and refreshing acquired Kum & Go locations, also recently rolled out an updated app. Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop is fueling up its expansion, entering its [...]
UFCW Local 7 alleges that Kroger banners violated agreement that ended recent strike Last February, unionized King Soopers workers went on strike for 11 days. Now UFCW Local 7 is suing the Kroger banner for allegedly violating the agreement that ended the strike. In a [...]
Retailer unveils 2 stores this month and announces plans for several more A new Trader Joe's in Murfreesboro, Tenn., opened earlier this month. It’s no ordinary Joe: the Trader Joe’s enterprise keeps growing, as the retailer continues to expand its footprint and enjoy higher traffic at [...]
Save Mart slashes prices, trends from Lipari Food Show also made news Welcome to The Friday 5, Progressive Grocer’s weekly roundup of the top news and trends in the food retail industry. Each Friday, we’ll take a look at the stories that are most important [...]
Consumer trends study findings provide guidance to retailers on how to respond Grocery shoppers are no longer quietly adapting to market conditions — they are actively reshaping the industry. From rising prices to new tech expectations, today’s consumers are taking charge of how, where, and [...]
Award-winning baker Reva Castillenti will show attendees how it’s done Bagel-making classes offered in partnership with BagelUp are set to kick off next month at Fairway Market's 74th Street Café, on New York City's Upper West Side. Fairway Market has teamed with BagelUp, creator of [...]
Facility will service 25 club locations Walmart has opened a new 1-million-square-foot distribution center for Sam's Club in Jacksonville, Fla. Walmart Inc. celebrated the grand opening of a new 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Jacksonville, Fla., on April 17. The facility, located at 1511 Zoo Parkway, receives [...]
Retail conglomerate provides update in investigation to security issue that happened last November Ahold Delhaize experienced a cybersecurity issue at its U.S. operations in November 2024. Ahold Delhaize has confirmed that data was stolen from its U.S. network during a November 2024 cybersecurity attack. Shortly [...]
REGISTER NOWWednesday, May 21, 2025 2:00 PM EDTGrocery pricing is in the spotlight. Between inflation, the growing influence of e-commerce and changing shopper expectations, pricing leaders are under pressure to do more with less room for error. In this exclusive Progressive Grocer webinar, we'll explore [...]
Grocer recognizes both longtime and emerging brands across several categories This is the 13th year of the Whole Foods Supplier All-Star Awards. Whole Foods Market, which staked its claim early and often on carrying local and often unique products, is recognizing some of its standout [...]
Progressive Grocer talks with buying director about the strategies behind flavor-forward alcohol and a purposeful range of formats Mango Dragonfruit Hard Seltzer is just one of heavily-fruited RTD beverages now on shelves at ALDI for summer. As warm weather season rolls around, ALDI’s Arlin Zajmi [...]
Sustainable wine to save nearly 100 tons of carbon dioxide The Collective Good wine range is now on sale in Target stores. Target has become the first major U.S. food retailer to commission a range of sustainable wines in low-carbon paper bottles that will save [...]
Geospatial technology allows retailer to reach more households than ever before Walmart has expanded its delivery service through the use of geospatial technology. Walmart is investing in innovation to serve more delivery customers – this time with the use of geospatial technology. The data science model [...]
Emily Dowsett brings health care, CPG and association experience to latest role Emily Dowsett The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has revealed that Emily Dowsett is now part of the staff team as VP of communications, effective April 14. She reports to Chris [...]
West coast retailer unveils cost initiative at Save Mart and Lucky banners The Save Mart Companies is offering price cuts on everything from avocados and bananas to chicken breast, ground beef, bread, pasta, and household staples like name-brand toothpaste and laundry detergent. The Save Mart [...]
Group to bridge gap between producers and retailers, shaping the future of wine sales with data-driven approach Albertsons Cos. has made moves to grow its own private label wine assortment. Albertsons Cos. has become the first retailer to officially join the Wine Market Council, a [...]
NCG report attributes member success to community ownership, local focus Food co-ops are industry leaders in supporting local farmers and entrepreneurs, according to NCG's latest impact report. Last year, food co-ops in the National Co+op Grocers (NCG) cooperative saw same-store sales growth of 4.7%, compared with [...]
Location transitions from large-scale deli to one-stop-shop marketplace Foodtown owner David Shehadeh (left) and Dean Holmquist, VP store operations, Allegiance Retail Services, were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. A Staten Island retail space has been rebranded and is now open for business. Foodtown of [...]
Union members from Ralphs, Vons and Stater Bros. stage action following expiration of contract Workers affiliated with the Grocery Workers Rising campaign took part in a march on April 15 in La Verne, Calif. Grocery union members on the West Coast recently took to the [...]
Platforms designed to drive increased sales, more deeply engage loyal customers and generate robust data for grocer's retail media arm Digital sales for Albertsons jumped 24% in its fourth quarter. Following its failed merger with The Kroger Co., Albertsons Cos. experienced some gains in its [...]
Hungryroot CEO Ben McKean and Chef Michael Symon will speak at annual event Ben McKean The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has revealed its keynote speakers for the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show: Ben McKean, founder and CEO of Hungryroot, and Chef Michael Symon, TV personality, [...]
Latest data from 210 Analytics, Circana and U.S. Census Bureau reflect ongoing cook-at-home habits (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) March came in like a lion, and not just weather-wise, when it came to the sales environment. New data shows that it was a mixed bag for [...]
Strategic move offers a comprehensive platform to improve task management and employee engagement across store networks YOOBIC is modernizing store operations and the way that front-line teams work. YOOBIC, a store operations platform for front-line retail teams, has acquired SimpliField, a mobile platform for retail [...]
Work underway at Connecticut store to expand fresh food selections, update departments and make sustainability improvements Cingari Family Markets' renovated ShopRite of Darby store will feature a wider selection of locally sourced and organic fruits and vegetables in its produce department. Cingari Family Markets, a [...]
Promotions affect retail divisions including King Soopers and Food 4 Less Industry vet Joe Kelley is now SVP of retail divisions at Kroger. The Kroger Co. has announced a round of leader promotions. Several executives are taking on new roles as the retailer pivots away [...]