QFC customers want to see more loyalty programs tied to tangible rewards, President Brent Stewart said.
Category: West
The Shelby Report of the West covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inInternational Retail, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Foods, West
First T&T Café In U.S. Comes With New San Fran T&T Supermarket
The café serves made-to-order drinks featuring Asian flavors, including an ube latte, black sesame latte and Arctic Dragonfruit Lemonade.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Southeast, Southwest, West
Grocers Rally For Flood Relief In Four Corners Region, Central Florida
Natural Grocers and Winn-Dixie are supporting their respective regions following flooding.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Unveils Remodeled Santa Ana, CA, Store
This was the 27,000-square-foot market’s first major remodel since it opened in 1999.
Posted inInternational Foods, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
Island Pacific Opens 22nd Store, Located In NE Los Angeles
The store opened today following an Oct. 30 soft opening, during which families gathered for a traditional Filipino blessing and shared meals.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Featured News, West
Safeway To Celebrate 100 Years In NorCal With Community Party
Scoot, Safeway Northern California’s new mascot, will be on hand for photos with guests at the Dublin store.
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Suppliers, West
Superfresh Growers’ ‘Love Your Gut’ Campaign For Apples, Pears Coming In January
The campaign highlights the naturally occurring fiber in apples and pears, given growing shopper interest in fiber and gut health.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, West
Olive Crest’s Annual ‘Pick A Purse’ Raises $668K For At-Risk Children
The ninth annual event was the largest to date.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
WinCo Foods Names Nathan Tucker As Next CEO
He will become president on Jan. 1, 2027, and then CEO on May 1 as Grant Haag retires.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, West
NGA Adds Wolfe As Director Of Membership And Engagement – West
He will focus on strengthening relationships with current association members as well as expanding membership in the western U.S.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
75 URM-Affiliated Stores Now On RSA Promotion Platform
Since May, the companies have secured and deployed 43 exclusive digital coupon offers from major consumer brands.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, News, Organic Natural, Sprouts, West
Sprouts Comps Dip 0.9% In Q3 As Grocer Opens Record 15 Stores
CEO Jack Sinclair: “…we recognize the need to improve our performance and are taking action to strengthen execution and drive traffic.”
Posted inFrozen Food, Suppliers, West
Frozen Cinnamon Roll Brand Sunshine Buns Rolls Into Target
The launch follows the Orem, Utah-based brand’s entry into Southern California Costco warehouses and regional grocers earlier this year.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, Southeast, Southwest, Sprouts, West
Sprouts Adding 5 More Stores In Tennessee, California, Arizona And Texas
The Arizona-based grocer continues its rapid pace of openings in 2026.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Suppliers, West
Young To Become Limoneira Chief Operating Officer Nov. 9
The new executive will work to advance the company’s efforts to redeploy capital into higher-return opportunities in agribusiness and real estate.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West
WinCo Foods Opening New Store In Walla Walla, WA
The Boise-based grocer’s new store opens its doors today at 9 a.m.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Organic Natural, Suppliers, West
Verde Farms Expands Into Pacific Northwest With Albertsons Partnership
It is the Massachusetts-based company’s first major retail presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Organic Natural, Suppliers, West
Bob’s Red Mill Promotes Barba To Chief Commercial Officer
Daniel Barba has served as VP of marketing since 2024, helping guide the brand through an evolution that included a packaging refresh.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Soelberg’s Market Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Grantsville, Utah, Store
In addition to the food store, the development features an Ace Hardware, a Birch Family Pharmacy and a Beans & Brews coffee shop.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Northgate Market, West
Northgate Transforms La Habra Store Into Mercado González Format
The grocer turned one of its longest-standing neighborhood stores into a culinary and cultural destination inspired by a traditional Mexican mercado.