A number of topics were tackled at the conference, including pricing and Pennsylvania’s 2026 election cycle.
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The Shelby Report newsroom covers the grocery industry for retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. Staff reports include store openings, executive appointments, company announcements and industry event coverage. Since 1967, The Shelby Report has covered supermarkets, grocery chains and independent grocers through five regional editions.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National
FMI Adds 17 Leaders To Board Of Directors
FMI says the additions additions bolster its representation of regional and national grocery operators and national brands.
Posted inCenter Store, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers
Bell’s Foods Enters Bone Broth Category With Turkey Variety
Bell’s said Northeast grocers have expressed strong interest, with the product expected to appeal to health-conscious shoppers, home cooks and longtime Bell’s customers.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens 3 Stores In Georgia, Texas On Same Day
Sprouts Farmers Market opened stores in Newnan and Conyers, Georgia, and Bedford, Texas, on Oct. 16 as the grocer works toward 42 net new stores in 2026.
Posted inGrocery Research, Finance News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Grocery Prices Dip 0.1 Percent In September As Gas Pushes Inflation Higher
Grocery prices fell 0.1 percent in September and are up 1.8 percent over the year, while gasoline pushed overall inflation to 3.7 percent.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest
AWG Family Of Brands Rolls Out New Items For Fall, Holiday Seasons
CMMO Tye Anthony: “Every item in this Q3 and Q4 rollout is backed by market research and sales analytics.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Houchens Food Group Names LaForest VP Of Real Estate, Store Development
The company concurrently announced two promotions in its hardware division.
Posted inGrocers Give, Association News, National
In This Week’s Spotlight: Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Natural Grocers, MN Grocers Association
This week’s commitments range from a $1M Meals on Wheels pledge to World Food Day campaigns and holiday round-ups.
Posted inGrocers Give, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Honored At Houston Arts Alliance’s 20th Anniversary Gala
The grocer was the gala’s presenting sponsor; lead sponsors included Chevron, Bank of America, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and United Airlines.
Posted inAssociation News, Grocery Research, National, News
NGA, NIQ Partner On Consumer Insights Toolkit, Student Competition For Independent Grocers
The toolkit will connect NGA members with NIQ subject matter experts on data, analytics and consumer trends.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Grace Colalillo Joins Family ShopRite Business In HR Role
She bolsters the grocer’s third-generation leadership, joining brother Sam Colalillo.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Expands Board To 15 Directors
Levi Strauss finance chief Harmit Singh brings a strong hospitality background to the board.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta’s First Duarte, CA, Store To Feature New Sushi Concept
The Latin grocer will offer hand-rolled sushi in flavors developed by in-house chefs.
Posted inNational, Association News, Independent Store News
NGA Show 2027 Schedule Puts AI, Food Safety And Succession Planning On The Agenda
The NGA Show 2027 schedule is live, with sessions on AI, food safety and succession planning Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
U.S. E-Grocery Sales Climb 21% In Q3, Capture Record Share
The share of U.S. households that have ever bought groceries online ended the quarter at 81 percent.
Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, National, Suppliers
Timberlake, Biel Join Protein Soda Brand Proda As Co-Founders
The goal is to take Proda into grocery, club and direct-to-consumer channels nationwide.
Posted inExecutive News, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Announces Officer Retirements And Promotions
Publix CEO Kevin Murphy revealed two rounds of officer changes, one related to technology, one in industrial operations and finance.
Posted inGrocery Research, Health & Wellness, International Foods, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Predicts Top Food And Beverage Trends For 2027
One of the trends is Japanese comfort food, described as the adaptation of European and American dishes to Japanese tastes.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Michael W. Rice, Longtime Utz Leader And Chairman Emeritus, Dies At 84
Rice started young in the family business, unloading 100-pound burlap potato sacks in the summers beginning at age 11.
Posted inMarketing News, Midwest, Suppliers
Mueller Yurgae Associates Acquires Timmons Sheehan Company
The two brokers have worked together to grow brands and serve clients, including sharing office space in the Minneapolis area.