Specialty Grocers
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace moves into Pennsylvania
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace plans to open new locations in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and Moorestown, South Jersey, by the end of 2027, which will be its first stores in Pennsylvania. The company's CEO stated that this move aims to expand into the Philadelphia market and leverage its established brand recognition in New Jersey for growth.
How Redner’s Markets continues to push the envelope with its fresh format
Redner's Markets has operated its own fresh food distribution since the 1980s, launched the Fresh Market format in 2019, and has been upgrading it ever since. The company enhances efficiency through its central kitchen and produce cutting and packaging center, and plans to open its ninth Fresh Market in Wilmington, Delaware, in October 2026, internally dubbed 'Fresh Market 2.0,' featuring made-to-order dining concepts and adjusting product assortments based on existing restaurants in the trade area.
PCC ends culinary education program
PCC Community Markets CEO Krish Srinivasan announced in an open letter that the cooking education program will end on August 28. The program, which includes adult and child classes and camps, has operated for over 40 years but has been consistently unprofitable. Despite the team's efforts to try various models, costs have continued to exceed revenue.
The tech-driven gourmet grocer: scaling summer efficiency
Summer is the sales peak for specialty grocery stores, but checkout lines can become a 'killer' of shopping baskets. Toast Retail is designed for complex transactions, supporting mixed categories, weighed items, and loyalty programs, helping merchants speed up checkout within 30 seconds and increase average order value through data-driven recommendations. Merchant feedback shows that after switching systems, customer experience significantly improved, and sales of high-value items increased.
Northeast grocer taps into social media-driven candy trend
New York specialty retailer DeCicco & Sons, in partnership with Swedish candy maker CandyKing, has launched a pilot self-service Swedish candy selection at its Brewster store, becoming the first U.S. grocer to offer this model. The pilot's results will determine whether it is rolled out to other locations.
How one grocer represents 30-plus countries on its shelves
In St. Louis, Global Foods Market stands out with products from over 30 countries, operated by the second generation of the Prapaisilp family. In an exclusive interview, COO Shayn Prapaisilp shares how the store selects products through word of mouth and community engagement, manages a supply chain of 50 to 60 distributors, and notes that multicultural retail is not just business but also anthropology.
Fresh Thyme president unpacks recent store revamp
Fresh Thyme Market recently completed a renewal of its Downers Grove store, emphasizing fresh, organic, and healthy products. In an email interview, President Liz Zolcak revealed that the renovation was based on customer feedback, aimed at enhancing the shopping experience, and plans to evaluate the results to guide future layouts.
Whole Foods to host Supper Club series
Whole Foods Market announced on Thursday that it will partner with media company Cherry Bombe to host a Supper Club series in three cities. The first event will take place on June 23 in Miami, with tickets priced at $100 and limited to 60 attendees; the subsequent two events are scheduled for September 27 in Paso Robles, California, and October 29 in New York City. The events aim to combine a health-focused mission with immersive culinary experiences, aligning with the theme of the "Year of Women Farmers" from its 2026 trends report.