Standard Cognition, an AI-powered autonomous checkout solutions provider, and Mars Wrigley, a manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections, have partnered to help retailers evolve into a new world of autonomous checkout by integrating seamless technology and impulse category sales. Mars initially reached out to Standard, suggesting the two companies work together to better understand what […]
Author Archives: Erica Sacra
Erica was a Staff Writer at The Shelby Report.
Posted inWest, Corporate Store News, Executive News
Davis Shares Cancer Journey, Reveals Donation At City Of Hope Event
The Southern California Food Industries Circle (SCFIC) Harvest Ball and Auction was held Saturday, Nov. 16, at Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, California. SCFIC helps raise funds for City of Hope, which focuses on cancer treatment, education and research. Kevin Davis, former chairman and CEO of Carson, California-based Bristol Farms, and now […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Southwest, Suppliers
Dixie Brands, Herbal Enterprises Plan To Launch THC-Infused Brand
Dixie Brands Inc., a Denver, Colorado-based cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, and Herbal Enterprises LLC, an affiliate of the AriZona brand, have entered into a definitive agreement to launch a collection of THC-infused cannabis products. The terms of the agreement, as outlined in the letter of intent announced on Aug. 7, provide the framework for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Southwest
Brookshire’s Curbside Ordering, Pickup Introduced In Four Texas Stores
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. has introduced Brookshire’s Curbside online ordering with curbside pickup at four Texas locations of Brookshire’s Food Stores: 925 Clarksville Street in Paris 2228 Island Bayou Road in Bonham 1603 Culver Street in Commerce 306 Highway 37 South in Mount Vernon Through Brookshire’s Curbside, customers may order, pay and schedule pick-up […]
Posted inNational, Association News
White Promoted To Director Of The NGA Foundation
Maggie White has been promoted to the position of director of the NGA Foundation. White previously served as manager of donor relations and development for the foundation. “For the past two years, Maggie has led numerous efforts within the NGA Foundation and is well prepared to take on this expanded role leading our Foundation. Her […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Southeast, Suppliers
Muffin Mam Opens Second S.C. Production Facility, Appoints Leadership
The Muffin Mam Inc. has opened a second production facility in Laurens, South Carolina. The 100,000-s.f. anchor facility is in the Hunter Industrial Park, 20 miles from its current location in Simpsonville. This new facility allows Muffin Mam to broaden its offerings of fully decorated and layer cakes and expand its selection of cupcakes. The […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest, New Products, Packaging News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Kellogg’s Releases Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ Cereal, Waffles, Snacks
To coincide with the recent release of “Frozen 2” in theaters, Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. teamed up with Disney to offer a new “Frozen 2”-inspired cereal, “Frozen 2”-themed classic Kellogg’s snacks and breakfast waffles, along with specially marked in-pack giveaways and a movie snack cash offer. The new Disney’s “Frozen 2” Kellogg’s cereal features sweet O’s, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Specialty, Suppliers, West
Portland Coffee Roasters Debuts Holiday Roast, Fundraiser For Growers
Portland Coffee Roasters, formerly known as Portland Roasting Coffee, has released its 12th annual Holiday Roast and is running a fundraiser to benefit growers. This year’s Holiday Roast is medium-bodied with flavor notes of brown sugar, dark chocolate, cardamom and other holiday spices. It is available at major grocery stores, Portland Coffee Roasters cafes and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Guest Contributors, National
Guest Column: Five Packaging Design Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
by Katie Lundin/marketing and branding specialist, Crowdspring We all enjoy a good meme poking fun at embarrassing mistakes online. But, it’s far less funny when your product or package is the butt of those jokes. Poor packaging leads to worse things than a bruised ego—it leads to lost sales and revenue. And, it’s no mystery why. People’s […]
Posted inSoutheast, Association News, C-Store News, Home Page Slider
Spinx Co. Founder, Wife Honored On National Philanthropy Day
The Spinx Co. founder Stewart Spinks and his wife Martha were recently awarded “Individual Philanthropist of the Year” on National Philanthropy Day. The Spinkses were given the honor by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), an association dedicated to generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. Since 1986, Nov. 15 has been […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, Organic Natural, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Mesquite, Texas, Store On March 4
Sprouts Farmers Market will soon finish construction on its new store in Mesquite, Texas. The 28,000-s.f. store at 1220 North Town East Boulevard will open on Wednesday, March 4, at 7a.m. Details about the grand opening celebration, employment opportunities and a local hiring event will be announced at a later date. “At Sprouts, we have […]
Posted inDeli News, Bakery News, Center Store, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Southeast
Publix Set To Open New Store In Northport, Alabama
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets will open a new store Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 a.m. at the Shops at Bristol Park in Northport, Alabama. “We look forward to offering the Publix shopping experience to more customers in Northport,” said Brenda Reid, Publix media and community relations manager for the Atlanta division. It will be […]
Posted inMidwest, Health & Wellness, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Foundation Donates Equivalent Of 3.5 Million Meals
Together with its store guests and company associates, the SpartanNash Foundation scan campaign to provide hunger relief raised $271,150 to support more than 100 local food pantries and food banks in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. In addition to the scan campaign, the SpartanNash Foundation also granted $5,000 to food […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, C-Store News, National, Packaging News, Suppliers
Grenade Accelerates U.S. Expansion Through C-Store Launch
Global sports and nutrition brand Grenade is increasing its availability throughout the nation. The maker of the Carb Killa line of low-sugar, high-protein snacks, Grenade has secured partnerships with leading convenience store chain, Speedway, as well as a number of other partnerships including Royal Farms, Dash In, GetGo and Wawa. Grenade also has signed […]
Posted inSoutheast, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News
Publix Commits To $4 Billion In Food Donations To Alleviate Hunger
Since 2009, Publix has donated more than $2 billion in dairy, deli, meat, produce and fresh-baked goods to people in need. The Lakeland, Florida-based company now is pledging an additional $2 billion in food donations over the next 10 years. “You can’t always see hunger, but it is all around us,” said Publix CEO Todd […]
Posted inBakery News, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, National, New Products, Suppliers, The Kroger Co.
‘Frozen 2’ Ice Cream Cake Makes Its Grocery Store Debut
To mark the release of Disney’s “Frozen 2,” which hit theaters Nov. 22, Carvel, in partnership with Rich Products/I Love Ice Cream Cakes, released a special-edition Disney “Frozen 2” Ice Cream Cake. The new product, which is the first ice cream cake under the Disney “Frozen 2” moniker, is a snowflake-themed cake with vanilla and chocolate ice […]
Posted inBeverage News, Dairy News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Land O’Lakes, Cooperatives Donate Fareway Water To Bagley, Iowa
Land O’Lakes Inc., in coordination with local co-ops Heartland Co-op, Landus Cooperative and New Cooperative, has committed to providing residents of Bagley with three truckloads of Fareway drinking water. The donation will assist 300 residents in attaining safe, bottled water for consumption. The first truckload of water was delivered Nov. 22, and shipments will continue […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, New Products, Packaging News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers, Whole Foods
Clabber Girl Rex Coffee Espresso Baking Chips Now Available At Walmart
Clabber Girl Corp. has brought its Rex Coffee Espresso Baking Chips exclusively to Walmart stores, with 12-oz. packages now available at more than 2,000 locations. The company says the product offers a new twist on traditional semi-sweet chocolate baking chips, bringing together coffee and chocolate flavors. Rex Coffee, an artisan, small-batch roastery that has produced coffee […]
Posted inCenter Store, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Suppliers
Fareway, Hormel Foods Donate Skippy Peanut Butter To Families In Need
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. recently partnered with the makers of Skippy to donate more than 5,500 lbs. of peanut butter to those in need this holiday season. The program, created in 2018 by Hormel Foods, is part of a philanthropic effort that focuses on hunger and education. From Oct. 28, 2018, through April 28, 2019, Fareway […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
Mercato To Offer One Year Of Unlimited, Free Grocery Delivery For $1
Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery and specialty food stores, is putting its popular Mercato Green annual membership on sale for $1 (a $96 value) on Small Business Saturday. Mercato wants to encourage food shoppers to “shop small” year-round by providing this one-time, 24-hour offer for its delivery membership program on Saturday, Nov. […]