Pastry Smart LLC has debuted Jack Crisps, an all-natural cracker cheese crisp. “Our focus is to provide retailers with unique and all-natural specialty items that add value on the shelf and increase customer satisfaction,” said Mark Ainsworth, Pastry Smart founder and CEO. “We are excited to introduce Jack Crisps, nationwide, as a new brand with […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Executive News, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Ciraulo To VP Of Meat Division
John Ciraulo has been promoted to VP of the Meat Division at Stater Bros. Markets. Ciraulo will replace Kevin Schubert, who will retire in March after more than 39 years of service. Ciraulo has been a member of the Stater Bros. family for more than 28 years and has progressed through a range of both […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, National
Kroger, Harris Teeter Deal To Close Sooner Than Expected
The Federal Trade Commission has granted early approval regarding The Kroger Co.’s acquisition of Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. The deal, valued at about $2.5 billion, is expected to close by the end of January. The original close date was scheduled for early February. Kroger and Harris Teeter in July announced the definitive merger agreement, which […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Target To Debut Express Format In July In Minneapolis
Target in July will begin testing a new store format, TargetExpress, in Minneapolis near the University of Minnesota campus. It will be the retailer’s smallest location ever. The store will serve students and urban guests living in nearby neighborhoods and cover approximately 15 percent the size of a general merchandise Target store. “This is an […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
GMA Responds To Couric’s ‘Fed Up’ Film
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is responding to “Fed Up,” the documentary film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Sunday. The film is produced and narrated by Katie Couric and explores the childhood obesity epidemic and its apparent causes. “Our companies have been trusted by generations of families to […]
Posted in, National
Digital Tools, Social Media Insights, Latest Consumer Trends To Highlight 2014 NGA Show
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has posted its 2014 NGA Show agenda and featured speakers online. The 2014 NGA Show will be held Feb. 9-12 at the Mirage in Las Vegas. Fellow retailers and wholesalers will conduct more than half of the 100 scheduled presentations, while nearly 40 retailers are participating in panel discussions. “The […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Experts To Present A View Into The Beef Consumer Mindset
What will be the biggest drivers of beef purchases in 2014? How are consumers deciding what to pick at the meat case and on the menu? And how will market conditions, supply and pricing all play out to meet consumer demands? On Feb. 4, as part of the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade […]
Posted in, National, Store News
New Research Provides Insight Into Shopper Behavior In Supermarkets
Supermarket operators may soon have a way to monitor how and where customers shop their stores, using aggregated data from the shoppers’ own smartphones. That’s the major takeaway from a test of the concept in two supermarkets last year undertaken by the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART) and the National Grocers Association (NGA). […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
Better Bean Co. Receives B Corp Certification
The Better Bean Co., the pioneer of refrigerated “rethought” beans, has become a Certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp). The designation is awarded to companies that use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. “From the beginning, we were committed to using […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Store News, West
Save Mart Names Store Manager Of The Year
Save Mart, S-Mart Foods, Lucky, Maxx Value Foods and FoodMaxx stores have honored George Bettencourt, manager of Save Mart in Ceres, Calif., with the Nicholas J. Tocco Store Manager of the Year Award. This is the 20th year of the company’s award. “George Bettencourt is a top-rate store manager. He has demonstrated a continuous commitment […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Simply7 Snacks Debuts Gluten Free Certified Quinoa Chip Line
Simply7 Snacks is expanding its product line by introducing a line of better-for-you Quinoa Chips. Recognized as a superfood, Simply7 says quinoa offers a double punch of nutrition by being high in both fiber and protein. The ancient grain, quinoa, typically used in a variety of recipes like salads and hearty main dishes, now serves […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Executive News, Midwest
Jewel-Osco President Stepping Down, Albertsons Closing 26 Stores
Less than a year after taking the reins, William Emmons is retiring as president of Jewel-Osco, the Chicago Tribune reported earlier this week. Lured out of retirement in March to run Jewel after it was acquired by Idaho-based New Albertsons as part of a $3.3 billion deal, Emmons announced his decision Tuesday morning. The paper […]
Posted in, National
PMA Expands Science And Technology Offering
The global produce industry faces an immense challenge—the need to increase food production with fewer resources while also bolstering consumer confidence in the safety of fresh produce. Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) members have identified emerging technology as a key to meeting that challenge, feeding the world through innovation. That’s why PMA has announced that it’s […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Luna Adds Two Flavors To Protein Bar Line
Luna, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, has added two flavors to its Luna Protein line: Lemon Vanilla and Chocolate Coconut Almond. Lemon Vanilla, the first Luna Protein bar without a chocolate coating, has a zesty lemon taste with a creamy vanilla outer shell, while Chocolate Coconut Almond is wrapped in chocolate […]
Posted in, National
FMI Foundation Raises $800K, Bolsters Family Meals Campaign Commitment
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation hosted its third annual gala event Monday evening in Scottsdale, Ariz. The event celebrated the accomplishments and investments of the food retail industry in addressing social concerns. The FMI Foundation raised $800,000 and will continue to concentrate its efforts on food safety and health and nutrition initiatives, research and […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
7-Eleven Introduces Low-Calorie Egg White Breakfast Sandwich
While many better-for-you menus tout items below 500, 400 and 300 calories, 7-Eleven says it’s breaking the 200-calorie barrier with its new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich, available for $1.99. The new breakfast sandwich stacks egg whites, lean Canadian bacon and cheddar cheese on a whole wheat English muffin. Weighing in at 180 calories, the sandwich […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
La Huerta Establishes New Firm La Huerta USA To Allow Retailers To Deal Direct
The Arteaga-Niepmann family, owners of La Huerta in Aguascalientes, Mexico, has established La Huerta USA, a sales and marketing company with offices in The Woodlands, Texas, and Irvine, Calif. The firm will be responsible for managing sales, marketing and the La Huerta brand, which features a variety of all-natural fresh and frozen vegetables, as well […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Nationwide USA Pears Display Contest Begins Next Month
Pear Bureau Northwest is rolling out a new display contest that is open to retailers of all sizes in the U.S. and Canada in February and March. The “Pear Up with USA Pears” Display Contest invites retailers to build an eye-catching display that features Green Anjou, Red Anjou and Bosc pears at minimum, and inclusion […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
Supervalu Gets New Chairman
Supervalu has named a new chairman for its company board of directors. Retail executive Gerald Storch replaces Robert Miller, who resigns the position to “focus on other demands,” according to the Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company. Miller served as chairman since March 2013. Storch is chairman and CEO of Storch Advisors, a senior management advisory and […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
Pilot Flying J Adds Big Papa Dill Pickle Popcorn
Pilot Flying J Travel Centers have made Big Papa Dill Pickle Popcorn a permanent snack item in all 500-plus locations across the U.S. This marks the first national listing for the new popcorn flavor that was launched by Van Holten’s Pickles in June 2013. The product will be available on Pilot Flying J shelves this […]