Supervalu, one of the nation’s leading grocery distributors, will welcome more than 3,900 grocery industry professionals to St. Paul, Minn., this week for the company’s first-ever national sales expo, a three-day trade event. The expo will feature more than 20 educational sessions and more than 330 expo booths, providing independent grocery retailers from more than […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
The Fresh Market To Open Memphis Store On Wednesday
The Fresh Market will expand its presence in Tennessee on Wednesday with a new store in Memphis, marking the company’s eighth store in the state. At its newest location at 2145 Union Ave., in the Midtown area of Memphis, the North Carolina-based specialty grocer says its full-service philosophy will incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Durham Kroger Customers Donate 1,960 Pounds Of Goods To Food Bank
The Kroger Co. says customers at its Durham, N.C., store on Hillsborough Road donated 1,960 pounds of goods during the “Fill the Bus” food drive at the store last Saturday. The food drive was made possible through a partnership with the Durham Area Transit Authority, and all of the donations will go directly to the […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Northeast
Stonyfield, New England Natural Bakers Partner For In-Store Demos
New England Natural Bakers is partnering with Stonyfield, a leading organic yogurt maker based in Londonderry, N.H. Beginning this month and continuing throughout the year, the two companies will pair up their brands at a variety of retailers in select regions to raise consumer awareness of their unique product offerings and how they can be […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, National, New Products, Whole Foods
Jell-O Kicks Off College Football Season With New University Mold Kits
Just in time for football season, Jell-O is launching 16 new Jell-O University Mold Kits that celebrate college teams around the country. Available this month, each kit contains two trays of school logo or mascot molds, along with boxes of Jell-O gelatin in team colors. Building on the popularity of its 2013 launch featuring four […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Cincinnati’s First Fresh Thyme Farmers Market To Open Aug. 27
Cincinnati’s first Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, Aug. 27, in the Oakley community, with doors opening at 7 a.m. The store will be located at 3321 Alamo Ave. Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a new specialty grocer offering “healthy food at healthy values,” with a focus on fresh, natural, […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Executive News, National
Kadison Named MilkPEP CEO
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) board of directors has appointed Julia Kadison CEO. Kadison previously held the position of interim CEO/VP of marketing for MilkPEP. “The dairy industry is in a state of transition, and I’m thrilled that we have Julia Kadison to lead MilkPEP through this evolution,” said Jay Bryant, CEO of the […]
Posted in, West
Memorial Services For Produce Pioneers Upcoming
Two pioneers of the western produce industry passed away over the weekend, just one day apart. Mr. Ed Baloian, patriarch of Baloian Farms of Fresno, Calif., a grower of peppers and mixed vegetables, died Saturday at the age of 92. He had suffered health problems over the last few years but had been at the […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
‘Gluten-Free’ Labeling Rule Now In Effect
In August 2013, the Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that defined what characteristics a food has to have to bear a label that proclaims it “gluten free.” The rule also holds foods labeled “without gluten,” “free of gluten” and “no gluten” to the same standard. Manufacturers had one year to bring their […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Mettler Toledo Provides Retailers Support To Comply With Upheld COOL Ruling
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld last week the mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) ruling for meat and meat products that currently is in place. The decision denies a request for a preliminary injunction to block the implementation of the meat labeling rules. Mettler Toledo is offering a meat labeling webinar to help ensure retailers are […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Virginia Wegmans Getting A Refresh
Wegmans’ Lake Manassas supermarket in Gainesville, Va., is undergoing some changes that the Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer says will enhance shoppers’ store experience. The refresh for the store’s grocery and general merchandise departments began Sunday. When finished later this month, store manager Paul Butterer says the revamped supermarket at 8297 Stonewall Shops Square will include newly […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
La Costeña Acquires Faribault Foods
La Costeña group, a privately held global leader in a wide range of packaged foods categories, has completed the acquisition of Faribault Foods, a privately held manufacturer of canned beans and vegetables based in Minneapolis. Faribault Foods will be combined with La Costeña’s U.S. affiliate, Arizona Canning, based in Tucson, Ariz. The combined companies will […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Publix’s Sales Up 6.6 Percent In 2Q
Publix’s sales for the second quarter of 2014 were $7.5 billion, a 6.6 percent increase from last year’s $7 billion. Sales for the second quarter were positively impacted 1.3 percent due to the Easter holiday being in the second quarter of 2014. Comparable-store sales for the second quarter increased 6.3 percent. Net earnings for the […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Hussman Introduces Narrow Reach-In Case For Small Formats
Hussmann is introducing its new Freedom Line Narrow Footprint Reach-In Case designed specifically to answer the needs of small-format stores. Available for both low (model RFLNS) and medium temperature (model RFMNS) applications, the new narrow footprint case fits easily through a standard 80″ x 36″ doorway for fast loading and installation. The reach-in offers low-energy […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Sales Up At Weis Markets For 2Q But Net Income Down 47 Percent
Weis Markets today reported that its second quarter sales increased 4.5 percent to $691.9 million during the 13-week period ended June 28, while its comparable store sales increased 2.9 percent. However, the Sunbury, Pa.-based grocer’s second quarter net income totaled only $12.8 million vs $24.2 million in 2013, down 47.1 percent. Earnings per share were […]
Posted in, National
Registration Begins For NGA 2015 Show
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has opened registration for The NGA Show, to be held in Las Vegas on Feb. 8-11. “The NGA Show is exclusively designed for the independent supermarket channel offering over 30 educational workshops and general sessions geared specifically for independent grocers in addition to an expansive exhibit floor. The show also […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Teton Waters Ranch’s New Products On Shelves Now
Teton Waters Ranch’s new 100% grass-fed beef products are available on shelves now. The extensive line of grass-fed sausage and ground beef includes six uncured links products—Frankfurter, Jalapeño Cheddar Brat, Thuringer, Andouille, Polish Sausage and Kielbasa—as well as 90/10 Lean Ground Beef and 85/15 Lean Ground Beef. Teton Waters Ranch products are made with no […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Progresso Introducing Chili In A Pouch
Progresso is expanding its line this fall to include chili. Progresso Chili offers a unique twist on classic chili flavors, and it’s ready in less than six minutes. “For those consumers that desire high quality ingredients in their chili, new Progresso Chili comes in two unique flavor variations—Smokehouse Pork and Beef Chili with Beans and […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Kraft Promotes Ridenour To VP Of Industry Development
Kraft Foods Group’s Mike Ridenour has been appointed customer VP (CVP) of industry development, effective immediately. He takes over the role from Omar Khalaf, who recently was named Kraft’s customer VP of club business. Ridenour began his career in the food industry 29 years ago with Kraft Foods, working out of Atlanta. During his career, […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Kroger Ratifies Agreement With UFCW 75 For Cincinnati, Dayton Workers
The Kroger Co.’s Cincinnati/Dayton division associates working at Kroger stores in metro and surrounding areas have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 75. It merges the formerly separate Cincinnati and Dayton contracts. Kroger says the new agreement is mutually beneficial to both its associates and the company, making transfers and promotions across boundaries […]