The Lowes Food grocery store in Oxford has closed down and will be converting into the Triangle (North Carolina) region’s first JustSave discount grocery location when the store reopens on Oct. 28, according to comments made to the Triangle Business Journal by representatives of both companies. The JustSave concept—referred to as Lowes’ “frugal cousin”—is a […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, National, New Products
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew House Blend, Breakfast Blend Hit Grocery Shelves
Marking the two-year anniversary of the Starbucks VIA® product line, the company on Oct. 19 made available Starbucks VIA Ready Brew in House Blend and Breakfast Blend at select grocery stores across the U.S. The introduction of the new instant coffee varieties further reinforces Starbucks global coffee leadership and its commitment to offering customers high-quality […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
GMA Appoints Burns VP, Health and Nutrition Policy
Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) President and CEO Pamela G. Bailey on Oct. 19 announced the appointment of Robert Burns, Ph.D., as GMA VP, health and nutrition policy. “I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Burns to GMA,” said Bailey. “Health and nutrition policy is critically important to GMA and its member companies and Dr. Burns […]
Posted in, Southeast
Publix No. 1 for Corporate Citizenship Reputation
Publix Super Markets placed No. 1, followed by Google on a ranking of 50 companies with the best corporate citizenship reputations compiled by researchers at the Carroll School of Management’s Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College in conjunction with the Reputation Institute. The Corporate Social Responsibility Index, based on a survey of 7,790 online […]
Posted in, Midwest, Southeast
Meijer Prepares for Holiday Hiring Blitz
Supercenter chain Meijer is preparing to hire hundreds of new employees for its stores as it prepares for this year’s holiday season. The announcement was made via press release Oct. 5 by Janet Emerson, EVP of operations for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer. “Meijer is known for friendly customer service,” said Emerson. “In order to […]
Posted in, West
UFCW 8-Golden State Begins Informational Picketing
UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall announced that union volunteers established informational picket lines Oct. 6 at a Nugget Market and a Walmart Supercenter in West Sacramento, Calif. “Our members are prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that workers at Nugget Markets and Walmart have the same access to the good wages, health […]
Posted in, West
Fresh & Easy to Launch ‘Thank You’ Card for Loyal Customers
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is rolling out its new Friends of Fresh & Easy “thank you” card to all its stores following a successful trial of the program at seven stores in Bakersfield, Calif. Fresh & Easy had originally planned to trial the card this fall and roll out the program to all stores […]
Posted in, West
Fry’s to Carry Schnepf Chili
For a limited time, Fry’s Food Stores will carry Schnepf Farms chili at a majority of its grocery store locations, reports the Phoenix Business Journal. Schnepf Farm owners Mark and Carrie Schnepf are going to make guest appearances at select Fry’s Food stores in the East Valley to promote the new product, which can be […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Inventure Foods Adds Nathan’s Famous to Its Line of Licensed Brands
Leading food manufacturer, Inventure Foods, has partnered with Nathan’s Famous Inc.to license the popular Nathan’s restaurant brand name for a new line of snacks that will be available at grocery, vending and convenience store retailers this fall. The Nathan’s Famous snacks will offer consumers ready-to-eat snacks that replicate the tastes found within Nathan’s restaurant menu. […]
Posted in, National
Walmart’s Castro-Wright to Retire in 2012
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. today announced that Eduardo Castro-Wright, 56, Vice Chairman and CEO of the company’s Global eCommerce and Global Sourcing businesses, will retire on July 1, 2012. Walmart’s goal is to name new leadership for these businesses by the end of January, after which Castro-Wright will assist in the transition. “Eduardo has made many […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacies Offering Flu Shots
Publix Pharmacies are providing flu vaccinations, including a needle-free option, reports the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Traditional flu shots are $30, but Publix accepts Medicare Part B and many third-party insurances, according to a company statement. All immunizations are given by trained Publix pharmacists. Publix Super Markets , headquartered in Lakeland, has about 140 locations […]
Posted in, Market Profile, West
Idaho Profile: Hunger, Food Stamp Issues Accompany Down Economy
[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2011 Idaho Profile originally ran in the October 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print. [/gn_note] by Katie […]
Posted in, Southwest
Update: Colorado Farm Issues Voluntary Cantaloupe Recall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning for cantaloupes from the Rocky Ford melon-producing area in Colorado and Jensen Farm issued a voluntary recall of their cantaloupes. On Sept. 19, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed that it found Listeria monocytogens in samples of Jensen Farms’ Rocky Ford cantaloupe taken from […]
Posted in, Northeast
New Jersey Still Under Water in Some Areas
By Ashley Bates/staff writer Areas in New Jersey, along with farms across the state, are still suffering damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Al Murray, director, marketing and development with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, said that it might take months to fully assess the damage statewide. “We are in contact with […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southeast
McCall Farms Providing Farm-Fresh Vegetables 170 Years Later
A family-owned cannery in Effingham, S.C., McCall Farms continues to provide farm-fresh canned vegetables, fruit and peanuts through its Margaret Holmes and Peanut Patch brands after more than 170 years in business. The history of McCall Farms dates back to 1838 when the family’s patriarch, James McCall, established a 2,000-acre farm. Through hard work, innovative […]
Posted in, Southwest
Colorado Farm Issues Voluntary Cantaloupe Recall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning for cantaloupes from the Rocky Ford melon producing area in Colorado and Jensen Farm has issued a voluntary recall of their cantaloupes. A total of 22 persons infected with the outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from seven states, the CDC reported […]
Posted in, Southeast
97 Cities and Counties Set November Sunday Sales Referendums
SMYRNA, GA – The Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) announced Sept. 13 that 97 cities and counties throughout Georgia are set to hold Sunday sales referendums during the November 8, 2011 general election. These areas represent approximately 2.5 million Georgians living in all parts of the state. “We would like to commend the city and […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
2011 Pennsylvania Profile: Weathers Economy with State Initiatives, Natural Gas
In Pennsylvania, the unemployment is at 7.6 percent, a good bit below the national average of 9.1 percent for July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Posted in, Southeast
Schnucks Puts Products on Sale to Clear Shelves
The Kroger Co.’s purchase of nine grocery stores and eight fuel center locations from Schnucks Markets Inc. will have a secondary effect for Mid-South shoppers: discounted products. “Right now, we’re selling down inventory in all stores,” Lori Willis, director of communications for Schnucks, said to the Memphis Business Journal. “There are some clearance sales that […]
Posted in, West
California Walmart Expanding
The Folsom, Calif., Walmart is getting an expansion and a facelift starting today. The company said the expansion at the location at 1018 Riley St. will bring about 85 new jobs to the city. The store will stay open during the expansion that will add about 26,796 s.f. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, construction […]