Western Assocation of Food Chains welcomes Jamie Leal as senior director of educational programs
Leal has spent 34 years in the food industry
Grocery
Natural Grocers salutes Colorado with three-day event
Customers are invited to join the homegrown grocer for its seventh annual celebration of savings, sweepstakes and state spirit at all 45 Colorado locations
Magic Molecule launches in Whole Foods Market
The retailer’s first hypochlorous acid skin care brand
Natural Grocers celebrates Texas Independence Day with a special gift and savings
Natural Grocers will celebrate The Lone Star State's Independence Day by honoring its {N}power members with a freebie and extra savings from Mar. 2–4
Historic Supreme Court decision ends Trump’s tariffs
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that the IEEPA does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. He was joined by three liberal justices and two conservatives, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett
Sprouts Farmers Market announces management changes
Don Clark appointed chief merchandising officer, Amanda Rassi named chief customer officer
GIANT acquires two grocery stores in Bedford County
Company to acquire Everett Foodliner in Everett and Saxton Market in Saxton.
Food Lion Feeds donates 300,000 meals in honor of Supermarket Associate Day
Donation recognizes the contributions of 82,000 associates and reinforces Food Lion’s commitment to addressing food insecurity
Kroger celebrates experience makers in honor of Supermarket Employee Day
The Kroger Co. is celebrating Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22 by recognizing its more than 400,000 associates
Eagle Eye selected by Wakefern to power loyalty & personalization strategies across their retail network
Wakefern will deploy Eagle Eye’s MACH approved loyalty and personalization platform
Trader Joe's opening more locations
Last week, Trader Joe's announced six new stores planned for Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Kansas and Washington
Ahold Delhaize USA breaks ground on new $860 million distribution center in Burlington, N.C.
Project marks next step in long-term investment to expand capacity, create jobs and strengthen the East Coast supply chain network
Food Lion Feeds announces North Carolina Collegiate Hunger Challenge Winners
Student leaders collect more than 66,000 pounds to promote nutritional access on campus
Fresh Thyme Market reaffirms 2026 focus on health, hunger relief, and affordability
The grocer is extending key partnerships, reaffirming the commitment to invest in the well-being of the communities it serves
Save A Lot shows biggest customer satisfaction gain in recent national study
Save A Lot’s score jumped 4% to 78, marking the biggest gain in the supermarket sector year over year
FMI and NIQ to discuss K-shaped economy and the food industry on upcoming webinar
FMI and NIQ will shed light on the K-shaped economic recovery, a phenomenon in which different segments of the economy recover at uneven rates following a downturn.