The deal takes Food Lion past its 2026 growth plan while Winn-Dixie’s operations are now strictly in its home state.
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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 inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, Northeast, The Giant Company
Giant’s New Parkesburg, PA, Store Marks Its 14th In Chester County
Wine slushies and a smoked salmon case are among the unique features of the 60,000-s.f. store.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, News
Hunger Relief Campaigns Multiply As Holidays Near
In an act of creative giving, Wegmans is parlaying a lottery bonus into 25,000 meals.
Posted inInternational Retail, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Foods, West
First T&T Café In U.S. Comes With New San Fran T&T Supermarket
The café serves made-to-order drinks featuring Asian flavors, including an ube latte, black sesame latte and Arctic Dragonfruit Lemonade.
Expert Article
What Does It Take To Win Fresh Today?
How can Fresh brands balance value, quality, execution and market complexity to drive sustainable growth?
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Southeast, Southwest, West
Grocers Rally For Flood Relief In Four Corners Region, Central Florida
Natural Grocers and Winn-Dixie are supporting their respective regions following flooding.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Q3 Comps Up 1.3% With Fuel Included, Down Without
CEO Jonathan Weis said customers remained cautious with their spending and continued to seek affordability and value during the quarter.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open 2nd KY Location In Frankfort Nov. 13
The new store joins the Louisville location that opened in early 2025.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Unveils Remodeled Santa Ana, CA, Store
This was the 27,000-square-foot market’s first major remodel since it opened in 1999.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, National
FMI Taps Baker To Lead Industry Relations, Succeeding Baum
Doug Baker’s appointment is effective Dec. 1, succeeding industry veteran Mark Baum.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
Amazon Adds Uber Eats Restaurant Delivery As Prime Benefit
The benefit covers hundreds of thousands of restaurants in nearly 10,000 cities and towns.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, News, Store News
National Mango Board Names Top Retailers Of 2026 In 4 Divisions
H-E-B, Rouses, Nugget Market and Superior Grocers were honored for growing the fresh mango category.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Widdis Food Market Opens In Staten Island’s Rossville Community
Shady Widdi and his team took the established neighborhood supermarket and made it a “modern, high-end shopping experience.”
Posted inDeli News, Northeast, Suppliers
Toufayan Bakeries Introduces Simply Sourdough Pita Line
The New Jersey-based baker says it is the only national brand offering a sourdough pita.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Southeast, Suppliers
MoonPie Salutes USO With ‘Lasso The Moon’ Box Tied To Jimmy Stewart Biopic
The special boxes are available at Food City, Ingles and select grocery retailers nationwide, as well as at lassothemoonpie.com.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Extends ‘Deals For Weeks’ Value Program To Early ’27
This newest cycle of deals applies to 891 winter and holiday essentials, good through Jan. 5.
Posted inInternational Foods, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
Island Pacific Opens 22nd Store, Located In NE Los Angeles
The store opened today following an Oct. 30 soft opening, during which families gathered for a traditional Filipino blessing and shared meals.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Marketing News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Holiday Meal Deals Stack Up As Grocers Compete On Affordability
The latest round of promotions includes a complete Thanksgiving meal as low as $2.50 per person.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart To Add 300 Zipline Drone Delivery Sites Nationwide
The drone stays about 330 feet above the ground while a tethered pod descends with the order.
Posted inBeverage News, Aisle Watch, Independent Store News, International Foods, Southeast
Fresco Supermarkets Opens 7th Fresco Liquor Store In Hialeah
The in-store shop offers customers a curated selection of wine, tequila, rum, whiskey and other spirits at competitive prices.