H-E-B has committed $5 million to support food banks across Texas and made a $1 million gift to benefit Meals on Wheels programs in the state. “At H-E-B, we are passionate about taking care of Texans,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B’s SVP of public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership […]
Author Archives: Shelby Report Staff
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 inBakery News, News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Adds High-Protein Loaf, Sourdough To Product Lineup
Flowers Foods has added a new higher-protein loaf to its Nature’s Own Life lineup and expanded its Dave’s Killer Bread portfolio to include Supreme Sourdough. The company said the additions meet growing consumer interest in higher-protein foods and better-for-you sourdough loaves. They are part of a broader rollout that also includes Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
VG’s Grocery Debuts Remodeled Store In Fenton, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers’ family of companies, has completed the remodel of VG’s Grocery at 18005 Silver Parkway in Fenton, Michigan. The new-look store features a fresh, modern aesthetic that enhances the overall shopping experience while celebrating the local community. “This redesign is more than just a facelift; it’s a reflection […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Recognized On Fortune’s Best Workplaces For Women List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has been named by Fortune as one of the best workplaces for women in 2025, one of just two grocery retailers on the large companies list. “This recognition reflects the culture we have built at Publix to ensure all associates feel appreciated, supported and valued,” said Publix VP of Associate Experience […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Appoints Scaglione As CFO
D. Anthony Scaglione has been named chief financial officer of Flowers Foods, effective Jan. 1, succeeding Steve Kinsey, who will retire at year-end and serve in an advisory role for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. In his new role, Scaglione will guide the company’s financial strategy and oversee its treasury, investor relations, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires 2 LA Winn-Dixie Stores From SEG
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire two Winn-Dixie locations from Southeastern Grocers (SEG) in Baton Rouge and St. George, Louisiana. The locations, one at 8601 Siegen Lane in St. George and another at 13002 Coursey Blvd. in Baton Rouge, will become Super 1 Foods stores following a short closing for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates New Store Grand Opening In Manor, TX
Joined by more than 750 customers on Oct. 22, H-E-B debuted its store at 13100 N FM 973 in Manor, a community east of Austin, Texas. The 101,000-square-foot store is the first H-E-B in the Central Texas city and showcases the quality products and innovative services the retailer’s customers have come to love and expect. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National, News
NGA Honors Bedoya With Spirit Of America Award
The National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized Alvaro Bedoya with its Spirit of America Award at the Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. “I’m proud to recognize former Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya with this award to recognize not only someone who has shaped policy that has benefited independent grocers throughout the country […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, UNFI, West
UNFI Completes Rooftop Solar Array At DC In Riverside, CA
UNFI has completed its eighth – and largest – rooftop solar array installation, helping reduce energy consumption at its distribution center in Riverside, California. Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the 6.7MW array is expected to generate about 80 percent of the site’s electricity needs – enough to power about 1,500 homes every year. “Our onsite renewable […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National, News
AFFI Calls On FDA, USDA To Delay Regulatory Definition For Ultra-Processed Foods
In response to a request for information to help define “ultra-processed foods,” the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). AFFI urged the agencies to not issue a proposed definition for UPFs at this moment, adding that classifying foods based on […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, News
Food Industry Associations Urge Congress To End Government Shutdown
The National Grocers Association (NGA), FMI – The Food Industry Association, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association and the Wisconsin Grocers Association are urging Congress and local congressional delegations to take immediate action to reopen the federal government and prevent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). National Grocers Association “With funding for access to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Debuts New Store In Chattanooga, TN
Food City held a grand opening Oct. 22 for a new 54,000-square-foot store on Highway 58 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The supermarket serves as a replacement for its predecessor, which was shuttered earlier this year to make way for its construction. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have shown our company, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Independent Store News, National, News
Instacart Powers In-Store, Online Technology For Independent Grocers
A growing number of independent grocers across the U.S. are adopting Instacart enterprise technology offerings – including Caper Carts, Storefront Pro and FoodStorm – underscoring a trend of investing in technologies that deliver a unified, personalized experience in-store and online. “Independent grocers have always been passionate about the communities they serve, and now they’re leading […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, News
IFPA Launches First Global Intelligence Engine
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched Global Intelligence Engine, a members-only data and insights platform that aims to transform the way the fresh produce and floral industry accesses, understands and acts on information. Officially unveiled at the recent Global Produce & Floral Show, the Global Intelligence Engine was demo-ed at the IFPA booth, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National, News, UNFI
Price Receives NGA’s Pinnacle PAC Award
The National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized Autumn Price, UNFI’s VP of government affairs, with its Pinnacle PAC Award during the annual Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. “Autumn has spent considerable time advocating on behalf of independent grocers, the wholesalers who serve them and the entire food retail industry,” said Christopher Jones, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
PWADC Upgrades Digital Platform With eGrowcery
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. (PWADC), a supermarket warehouse cooperative serving more than 240 stores in the Southeast, is offering its retail members the eGrowcery digital commerce platform. PWADC said it selected eGrowcery to deliver a combination of unified commerce and fulfillment technology, as well as joint retail marketing promotion to ensure operational success. “eGrowcery […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, News
NGA Executive Conference Concludes In Washington, D.C.
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has concluded its 2025 Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit, capping three days of strategy sessions, advocacy updates and networking among independent grocers, wholesalers and supplier partners. The summit, held in Washington, D.C., brought together leaders from every corner of the grocery industry to exchange ideas, strengthen policy priorities and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Ahold Delhaize USA Plans Distribution Center In Burlington, NC
Ahold Delhaize USA’s distribution and transportation companies, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, are planning to build an $860 million distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, that will grow the supply chain network serving the company’s brands on the East Coast, including Food Lion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with an anticipated start of […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Southeast
AGEF Raises Scholarship Funds At 2025 Clay Shoot Tournament
The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation (AGEF) held its annual Clay Shoot Tournament on Oct. 9, bringing together retailers, wholesalers, vendors and community partners from across the state for a day of camaraderie that raised more than $48,000 for its scholarships program. This year, AGEF awarded 57 scholarships valued at more than $56,500 to employees of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Midwest, News
Wisconsin Grocers Association Presents Jaskolski With First Lifetime Achievement Award
Bob Jaskolski, a 40-plus year veteran of the grocery industry and president and CEO of T.A. Solberg Inc., has been named the first recipient of the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor, which Jaskolski accepted at the WGA Innovation Expo on Sept. 30, celebrates a career of excellence, innovation and service, recognizing […]