THE FRIDAY 5: SpartanNash Makes Yet Another Acquisition; Grocery Outlet CEO ResignsStore openings from Trader Joe’s, Kroger’s 2025 trend predictions also made news Brookshire Grocery Widens Presence in TexasRetailer acquires 4 Shoppin’ Baskit stores that will convert to Spring Markets Associated Food Stores Debuts Smaller Concept for Macey’s Brand The 1st hyper-localized Macey’s Market opens in Park City, Utah Wakefern Welcomes 48th Member to Co-Op Gerrity’s Supermarkets to be rebranded as Gerrity’s The Fresh Grocer Retailers Improving Chemical Safety Programs Study finds 65K stores have pledged to eliminate or reduce PFAS in food packaging NGA Awards Trig Solberg for Excellence Retailer operates 8 supermarkets, among other businesses Mitchell Grocery Teams With Ace Hardware Wholesaler Distributor expanding its indie GM program Giant Eagle Partnering With Ace Hardware 4 supermarkets to feature branded home-improvement section Center Store: Olsen’s Market, Ajo, Ariz. Kroger to Partner with Ace Hardware? Store-within-store concept reportedly being discussed 1 2 3 4 Next Last