Stater Bros. promotes three to VP roles
All three promotions will become effective on Monday, September 29, 2025, when current president and chief operating officer Greg McNiff takes the helm as the company’s chief executive officer and president.
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Wegmans to open in Charlotte, N.C. in 2026
The over 110,000-square-foot Wegman’s Ballantyne store in Ballantyne will be the company’s first location in Charlotte.
Lidl opening new location in Virginia
The new store features the company's trademark low-prices, high-quality products and an on-site bakery.
H-E-B and Houston Texans kickoff season with new commercials
This year’s commercials include the spirited humor fans have come to expect, featuring a familiar lineup of Texans stars.
Stater Bros. taps Greg McNiff to be CEO as Pete Van Helden becomes executive chairman
McNiff, a 44-year grocery veteran, will assume day-to-day leadership as Van Helden transitions to executive chairman.
Albertsons Cos. celebrating the season of spice
Offers over 50 limited edition pumpkin and maple-inspired Own Brands products.
Ulta and Target to end in-store beauty partnership in 2026
Launched in August 2021, the collaboration brought prestige beauty brands to select Target stores and Target.com.
Dollar General makes back-to-school shopping more affordable
With 70+ back-to-school items priced at $1 or less – DG is helping families and educators save on back-to-school items.
The back-to-school shopping rush is already underway
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
Walmart helps students get first-day fresh with lower priced school supplies
Starting at just $2 per day, grab lunches and snacks with Walmart’s one-click baskets, conveniently available for delivery or pick up.
WBA shareholders overwhelmingly authorize transaction with Sycamore Partners
The deal is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of calendar year 2025.