Wakefern Food Corp., the cooperative behind banners including ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer and Price Rite, has been named Supermarket News‘ 2026 Retailer of the Year.
The recognition highlights Wakefern’s success in combining digital capabilities, loyalty programs, strong fresh offerings and community engagement with the local focus of its member-owned supermarkets.
As the grocery industry becomes increasingly competitive, Wakefern continues to show that regional operators can thrive by pairing scale and technology with deep local market knowledge.
