Vallarta to open store in South Phoenix food desert
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Vallarta to open store in South Phoenix food desert

Vallarta Supermarkets opens its first Phoenix store in South Phoenix, addressing a food desert in South Mountain Village with a…

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • July 20, 2026 • 3 min read
Logile Unveils Retail Productivity Simulator
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Logile Unveils Retail Productivity Simulator

Logile introduces an Enterprise Productivity Simulator to help retailers model decisions before implementation. Test service levels and staffing models with…

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • July 19, 2026 • 3 min read
Wakefern Summit Targets Growth for Local Growers
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Wakefern Summit Targets Growth for Local Growers

Wakefern Summit targets growth for local growers, highlighting a $500 million pledge to buy fresh produce and boost farms, gathering…

Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • July 18, 2026 • 2 min read
AGA Show Celebrates Stars Stripes and Celebration
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AGA Show Celebrates Stars Stripes and Celebration

The Alabama Grocers Show, themed Stars Stripes and Celebration, brought together grocery industry leaders for education and networking in Destin,…

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • July 18, 2026 • 2 min read
ShopRite Installs Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers
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ShopRite Installs Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers

ShopRite installs electric vehicle fast chargers for convenient grocery shopping with quick charging times.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • July 17, 2026 • 3 min read
Milo’s expands with new Alabama distribution hub
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Milo’s expands with new Alabama distribution hub

Milo’s Tea Company opens a new Alabama distribution hub to boost cold chain logistics and expand its national reach.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • July 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Food Lion Honors Hunger Relief Champions
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Food Lion Honors Hunger Relief Champions

Food Lion honors hunger relief champions with surprise awards for their efforts in addressing food insecurity and alleviating hunger.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • July 15, 2026 • 2 min read
US food and drink growth to slow by 2027
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US food and drink growth to slow by 2027

US food and drink growth is projected to slow to 2-3% by 2027, returning to pre-pandemic trends with steady volume…

Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • July 14, 2026 • 3 min read
Raley’s Shifts Leadership for Better Service
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Raley’s Shifts Leadership for Better Service

Raley's shifts leadership to improve customer engagement in the grocery sector with new marketing and operations roles.

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • July 13, 2026 • 3 min read
Lidl Launches New Loyalty App July 15
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Lidl Launches New Loyalty App July 15

Lidl launches new loyalty app on July 15, offering personalized offers and rewards with Lidl Plus loyalty program.

Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • July 13, 2026 • 2 min read