It is no secret that more consumers are looking to “go green,” but increasingly those consumers think that responsibility should be shouldered by retailers as well. According to recent research from Retail Insight, 77 percent of consumers have tried to be more sustainable in their consumption habits in the last 12 months. That number rises to 88 percent in the all-important 25-to-34-year-old demographic.

Not only are shoppers becoming more environmentally minded when it comes to food purchasing decisions, they are also putting their money where their mouths are, as almost half (49 percent)

BJ's Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, is continuing its expansion by opening four new clubs, the first phase of its 2022 development plans.

The company's newest clubs will be located in Warwick, RI, Lady Lake, FL, Canton, MI, and Greenburgh, NY.

“We continue to accelerate our expansion and we’re excited to open these new locations,” said Bill Werner, executive vice president, strategy and development, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We’re always looking for ways to bring the value and convenience of a BJ’s membership to more shoppers, and

Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced plans to continue its Florida expansion into 2023. The grocer will open a new North Florida Winn-Dixie in Jacksonville next year to provide College Park customers with unique, personalized shopping experiences. SEG will use a specialized approach to provide fresh concepts and extensive offerings, along with additional jobs and opportunities for local community members.

“We are always looking to better serve our customers, and the new College Park Winn-Dixie store presents an exciting opportunity for us to expand in our hometown," said Anthony Hucker

Now through the end of March, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on learning about nutrition and helping customers eat healthier on a budget. Events will include virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free virtual on-demand store tours. Hy-Vee is also celebrating National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day today.  

Virtual Nutrition Store Tours
Hy-Vee dietitians will help customers navigate the aisles during complimentary virtual nutrition store tours, which include the following topics: navigating nutrition, heart health, diabetes, gluten free, plant-based

WP Rawl announced its official partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success Program this past week. The PAYs program is a partnership between the U.S. Army and companies that help provide America’s youth with an opportunity to serve their country while also preparing them for future employment.

As a company, WP Rawl is passionate about getting involved with the military community and is committed to supporting veterans.

To date, the company employs over 25 veterans and is excited to for the opportunity to employ more military personnel who bring extraordinary values

Several produce items are beginning to be available with more suitable pricing for ad promotions. Whatever you choose, make sure to display the items aggressively so shoppers will easily be drawn to the displays.

The colored Bell pepper deal out of Canadian greenhouses will be starting up. Quality is expected to be excellent as supplies increase. Cluster tomatoes will see a steady supply out of Mexico coupled with attractive prices. There is a higher volume of red grapes now coming out of Chile with good quality. Peru grape volume is lightening up. The market on avocados is increasing after