Seafood City in Sugar Land is the first Filipino-focused specialty supermarket to open in Texas. The 50,000-square-foot one-stop shop is located in the First Colony Commons shopping center in what was formerly Conn’s Furniture store. Attracting shoppers from well over a 60-mile radius, the store has quickly become a popular destination, drawing more than 3,000 […]
Author Archives: Carol Radice
Senior Content Creator
Carol joins The Shelby Report with more than 25 years writing for B2B magazines that cover the drugstore and supermarket industries. A Rutgers graduate, she earned her B.A. degree in journalism and mass communications more years ago than she cares to admit. She is thrilled to be working with such an accomplished team and to share her knowledge of the industry with Shelby’s readers.
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, The Kroger Co., West
In ‘Complicated Time,’ Grocers See Shift In Shopper Preferences
Election years are a busy time for any trade group and this year is no exception for the California Grocers Association. “Politically we’re going through an interesting time in Southern California and the entire state right now. The presidential election this fall has created a headwind of sorts,” said Nate Rose, the group’s senior director […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Bravo Supermarkets, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National
Best In Class: Optimizing Mother’s Day Sales In Grocery
As Mother’s Day approaches, the aisles of grocery stores nationwide transform into battlegrounds for consumer attention. Best-In-Class retailers, both large and small, understand the best strategy for optimizing Mother’s Day sales and many other occasions goes beyond focusing on volume. They are winning hearts and capturing sales by offering a personalized, heartfelt shopping experience tailored to […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Southwest
As North Texas Grows, Grocery Industry ‘Very Competitive’
When looking at northern Texas – and specifically the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex – it is important to note it is a region that spans more than 9,000 miles. Depending on the source and direction viewed, North Texas is either teeming with retail grocery options or in desperate need of them. Take Dallas, for instance. To the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
El Rio Grande Latin Market Largest Local Hispanic Grocer In DFW
Last summer, El Rio Grande Latin Market opened its ninth store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The opening earned owner Hamdy Shalabi the distinction of becoming the largest locally-based Hispanic grocer in the market. As anyone who has shopped in one of his family’s stores can attest, El Rio Grand Latin Markets are far from […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Sustainability News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Showcases Sustainability Efforts
This Earth Week, Heritage Grocers Group is showcasing its efforts to create lasting and positive sustainability impacts that benefit customers, team members and communities where the Hispanic grocer continues to grow and operate. As a company, Heritage prioritizes its people and the planet. By combining employee empowerment with data-driven sustainability initiatives, its leadership team is […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Independents Impacted By Warm Winter In North Dakota
Weather can greatly influence shopper behavior and that was the case in North Dakota this winter. The state, which is normally cold and snowy from November through March, has been exactly opposite of what its 780,000 residents typically experience. John “Jiggs” Dyste, president of the North Dakota Grocers Association, pointed out that the change in […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
Independent Grocers Helping West Texas Weather Challenges
Independent grocers in West Texas have certainly weathered some challenging times as of late. From supply chain and e-commerce issues to inflation, labor and financial constraints, grocers in the Amarillo, El Paso and Lubbock regions have been dealing with a significant amount of upheaval. Chad Collen, director of retail experience/sales for Grocers Supply, said the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Krause’s Market Prides Itself On Variety For Shoppers
Kari Olson and her, brother Dalles Jr., who operate Krause’s Market, know a thing or two about running a grocery store in a rural area. In one form or another, Olson and her family have been in the retail food business in North Dakota since World War II. The family’s first store opened 80 years […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Southwest, Vista Markets
Vista Markets Serves Evolving El Paso With Plentiful Perishables
Vista Markets started out in the early 1980s as a small, standalone bakery in El Paso, Texas. At the time, it was operated by owner Mike Piña and just two employees. Through the years, Mike’s brothers, Oscar and Armando, joined the business. In 1987, they opened their first small supermarket with a bakery. Today, Vista […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Giant Food, Northeast
Delaware Known For Strong Economy, Business Friendliness
Delaware is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the population of The First State increased 10.2 percent from 2010 to 2020. And, current estimates show the number of people moving to the state has continued to climb in the past three years. People are coming to Delaware for […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Northeast
Sleeper’s Market Offers Something For Everyone In Caribou, ME
Family-operated since 1914, Sleeper’s Market has had to continuously evolve its business to remain competitive and relevant. Located in Caribou, Maine, this 10,000-square-foot location is part grocery, part clothing store. And being close to the Canadian border means Sleeper’s caters to both American and Canadian customers. Founded by Joseph Sleeper Sr., the store is now […]
Posted inAsk The Experts, Northeast
The Future Of Shelf Management
Sponsored content Retailers are under pressure to maximize every facet of their business – including and especially at the shelf. With mere seconds to capture a shopper’s attention having the right products in the right place has never been more critical. Shrinking store sizes and increased assortments can make merchandising the shelf set a time […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, National
Electronic Shelf Labels – Small In Size, Big In Features
In a business based on penny margins, retailers are perpetually searching for ways to optimize their pricing strategy. Lately, grocers have been turning to electronic shelf labels as part of the solution. According to FMI’s SPEAKS 2023 report, as retailers look for more ways to use technology to improve operations and customer experience, electronic shelf […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Albertsons, Association News, Market Profile, Northeast
Maine Sees Evolving Retail Landscape, Population Shift
Maine is known for its picturesque mountain and coastal landscapes, as well as its seafaring traditions, agricultural and forestry businesses. It also is a state dealing with economic and workforce challenges and an evolving retail landscape. Layered on top of this, Maine is experiencing a profound pandemic-fueled population shift. COVID had (and is still having) […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southwest
With Heart For Small Towns, Lowe’s Excellent Fit In New Mexico
Owned and operated by the Lowe’s family (now in its third generation), Lowe’s Markets is well known and appreciated by residents of New Mexico. Headquartered in Littlefield, Texas – just 44 miles from the New Mexico border – Lowe’s operates 22 stores in the state under the banners of Lowe’s Market (11), Super Save (four), […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Ready Or Not, AI Is Ready To Reinvent, Disrupt Grocery Industry
It’s been said that technology is the great enabler. Used correctly, it can transform a business or an experience more quickly and efficiently than any method before it. “In today’s climate, it’s all about have the right products in the right place at the right time,” said Doug Baker, VP of industry relations, FMI – […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Southwest
Food Deserts Serious Reality In Parts Of Rural New Mexico
Challenging is a word some might use to describe the state of supermarkets in New Mexico. Others see it as ripe for changes, that if instituted, would benefit retailers as well as economically challenged residents. While surrounding states are thriving in terms of population and economy, New Mexico hasn’t fared as well in recent years. […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Self-Checkout Meets Top Shopper Priorities
For more than two decades, self-checkouts have played an important role in shaping the retail landscape. Initially created as a tool to enable retailers to deploy team members to perform more high-touch tasks in the store, self-checkouts have taken on a much larger role. As retailers look to create a frictionless POS system and a […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Midwest, Sustainability News
Fareway Committed To Community, Giving Back In Many Ways
By Carol Radice As a Midwest grocery company, being a partner in the community is important to the leadership team at Fareway. From supporting volunteerism to environmental stewardship, the grocer is heavily devoted to the neighborhoods in which it operates. Some companies simply donate money to community causes, but at Fareway giving back and community […]