Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declared Sept. 25-Oct. 5 Independent Retailers Week. He signed the proclamation this month in Lansing. In the proclamation Snyder states, “…the independent retailers in Michigan have always been dedicated to the public in their delivery of services in the marketplace throughout the State of Michigan by assuring customer satisfaction, providing […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Industry News, National
Study: Consumers Still Purchasing Private Label As Much As Previous Year
An ongoing shopper behavior study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research shows that shoppers seem to be keeping their private label shopping habits consistent with last year. Some shopper segments appear to be increasing their acceptance of private label with more than a third of shoppers still saying that they are buying more […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
First Lady Asks Marketers To Target Kids In Healthy Food Ads
The Let’s Move! champion and First Lady Michelle Obama held a food marketing summit Wednesday with representatives from food, beverage, media and entertainment companies. Obama noted progress that has been made in the country’s ongoing fight against rising obesity rates and said she’s open to a “lively and constructive dialogue about how we market food […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Midwest
Moo & Oink Moves Into Minnesota And Wisconsin With Roundy’s Deal
Chicago barbecue brand Moo & Oink is expanding to two new states by introducing its products at two Roundy’s banners, select Pick ‘n Save in Wisconsin and select Rainbow in Minnesota. Moo & Oink is known for its Chicago-style full and meaty rib tips, hot links, sausages, breakfast links and patties, chicken nuggets, High-Five BBQ […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Southwest, Store News
Correction: Albertson’s Fort Worth Transaction Not A Sale
A story that The Shelby Report recently picked up from the Star-Telegram newspaper regarding Albertson’s LLC was incorrect. Albertson’s recently replatted property it owned in the Carter Industrial Park in south Fort Worth. The Telegram story picked up by The Shelby Report incorrectly characterized the transaction as a sale. The Shelby Report apologizes for any […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Just Born Releases Mike And Ike Halloween Candies
Just Born Quality Confections is releasing two Halloween-themed editions of Mike and Ike fruity, chewy candy. Mike and Ike Mummy’s Mix and the new Mike and Ike Vampire Variety are perfect for trick-or-treaters this Halloween, Just Born says. All Mike and Ike Halloween mixes and others, including Original Fruits, Tropical Typhoon, Berry Blast, Red Rageous […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
Kellogg Co. Recognized As ‘100 Best Companies’ By Working Mother Mag
With progress in the areas of company culture and work life programs, Kellogg Co. has been recognized by Working Mother magazine as a “100 Best Companies of 2013.” Companies are selected for the Working Mother 100 Best Companies honor based on an extensive application that ranks organizations in the areas of paid time off and […]
Posted in, National, Southeast
Riteway Launches Riteway Fresh
Riteway Sales & Marketing is launching Riteway Fresh, a new fresh division that will serve the Southeast market. Don Bishop will serve as director of the new division. “We are excited to take the Riteway know-how and approach into the fresh market,” said Jim Hall, president of Riteway. “We are also pleased that Don Bishop […]
Posted in, National, New Products
The Piping Gourmets Rolls Out GFCO Certified Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies
The Piping Gourmets has launched GFCO-certified gluten-free and dairy-free cake batters and added its own vegan frosting to create gluten-free Whoopie Pies by The Piping Gourmets. “Our line of frozen dessert products focuses on delivering top attributes sought by today’s consumers: gluten free, dairy free, certified vegan and kosher and Non-GMO,” says Carolyn Shulevitz, co-founder […]
Posted in, Industry News, National
Non-GMO Foods Take The Spotlight
One of the hottest topics in the food industry today is whether or not foods made using ingredients from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are safe for human consumption. Related to this controversy is the issue of whether GMO crops are safe for the environment. In addition, advocacy groups are concerned that a few international conglomerates, […]
Posted in, West
Interactive Grape Display At Broulim’s Fresh Foods Drives Sales
In a particularly effective back-to-school merchandising strategy, Broulim’s Fresh Foods in Rigby, Idaho, enticed shoppers to “Make It A Grape School Year!” when it constructed an interactive school bus display using Welch’s grapes. The display was built as part of a back-to-school promotional display contest sponsored by Associated Food Stores and C.H. Robinson, in which […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Mikawaya USA Debuts Line Of Gourmet Ice Cream
Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has launched Mikawaya Exottics, a new line of premium, gourmet ice cream. Expanding on the success of its Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream, the company says the Mikawaya Exottics brand brings in a new line of frozen products inspired by authentic Asian cuisine and fruits. “We want to offer […]
Posted in, Store News, West
Fry’s President Dies At 58
The president of Fry’s Food & Drug Stores Inc. has died unexpectedly of a heart attack, the Phoenix Business Journal reports. Mr. Jon Flora, 58, died Friday, Fry’s pharmacy technician and Arizona State Rep. Jonathan Larkin told the Journal in an exclusive interview. Larkin confirmed Fry’s employees learned of Flora’s death Friday afternoon. “It’s such […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
New 7-Eleven Snack Section Offers Gourmet, Better-For-You Selections
7-Eleven Inc. has upped its packaged snacks game with the introduction of a new selection of gourmet, organic and better-for-you snacks. 7-Eleven has studied dining trends that show consumers are snacking more often than ever, and 7-Eleven stores now are offering a broader assortment that reflects consumer desires for snacks made with premium ingredients and […]
Posted in, National, Store News
Whole Foods Now Boasts 147 Certified Cheese Professionals
Seventy-seven Whole Foods Market cheesemongers recently put their expertise on display at the second annual American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional exam. The exam tests cheesemongers’ mastery of all things cheese, including cheese making, ripening, storage, handling, nutrition and more. Those who pass the exam are part of an elite few who have mastered all […]
Posted in, National
NGA Provides Testimony At Swipe Fee Litigation Fairness Hearing
The National Grocers Association (NGA) provided testimony Thursday at a fairness hearing before U.S. District Judge John Gleeson in Brooklyn, N.Y., in the case “In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation.” The purpose of the hearing was to determine whether to approve the motion for final approval of the settlement. After […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Publix To Buy Seven Bi-Lo Stores In The Carolinas
The grocery news out of the Carolinas keeps on coming. Publix Super Markets Inc. and Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of the Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie grocery store chains, this morning said they have entered into an agreement under which Publix is expected to purchase seven Bi-Lo-branded stores in North and South Carolina. The transaction is projected […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Betty Crocker And Hershey’s Launch A Dozen New Baking Products
Betty Crocker, in partnership with the The Hershey Co., is introducing a dozen new baking products. The new lineup offers “A Sweet for Every Style” and includes cookie mixes, cupcake mixes and frostings made with iconic flavors of Hershey’s, Reese’s and Almond Joy. “We are very excited about our continued partnership and the launch of […]
Posted in, National
We Card Program Calls For Accelerated ‘Carding’ Of Minors
September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility effort in America. The We Card program is entering its 18th year with a call to action for retailers—requesting stronger restriction of tobacco products to minors. The program, recognized by its ubiquitous yellow and red signage that warns “Under […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Piggly Wiggly Carolina To Sell 29 Stores To Bi-Lo Holdings, Harris Teeter
Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. has entered into definitive agreements with Bi-Lo Holdings and Harris Teeter Supermarkets to sell 29 of its stores. Bi-Lo Holdings plans to purchase 22 stores in South Carolina and coastal Georgia. Harris Teeter expects to purchase seven South Carolina stores, one of which is under construction. Financial terms of the transactions […]