The grocer says these openings are a “runway into 2027,” when it plans more new stores within its 10-state footprint.
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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 inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Marketing News, National, News
Target Names New Marketing, Guest Experience Chief
Mark Weinstein had served as Hilton’s global chief marketing officer since 2020, overseeing the Hilton Honors loyalty program as well as the hotel’s many brands.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, National, News
Sprouts’ 500th Store Opens In TX, Among 4 New Locations
The milestone store in The Woodlands, Texas, is joined by locations in Arizona, California and New Jersey.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Finance News, West
Costco Caps FY26 With $297.3B In Sales, Up 10.2 Percent
The membership club retailer announced the preliminary yearly results while announcing August’s strong sales figures.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Promotes Kissin To VP Of Marketing And Technology
Paul Kissin will handle NCA’s approach to new technologies to the benefit of member companies and the overall industry.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps CEO Eskew To Retire; Van Hoose Named Successor
Eskew will step down after nearly 50 years at Harps, while Van Hoose returns a member of the founding family to the company’s top role.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart+ Adds Citgo, Growing Gas Benefit To 17K Stations
Walmart+ members in parts of the Southeast, Midwest and Northeast will see some of the biggest gains in access, the retailer said.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, Suppliers
Sweet-Heat Trend Reaches Canned Meat With Spam Hot Honey
Hormel Foods said the new variety is a permanent addition to the lineup of more than 10 varieties.
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Brings Back Conese To Lead Merchandising
He will provide strategic direction in several areas, as well as overall value for the co-op’s independent retail members.
Posted inFrozen Food, Aisle Watch, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Suppliers, West
Wild Alaskan Co. Takes DTC Seafood Brand To Target Nationwide
Formerly a direct-to-consumer brand, Wild Alaskan is launching five frozen seafood items with the retailer.
Posted inGrocery Research, National, Online Grocery Technology
Survey: Fees Push 68 Percent Of Shoppers To Abandon Delivery Orders
The average American will pay $9.49 in food delivery fees before deciding to pick up an order instead.
Posted inNews, Featured News, Grocers Give, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Helping Heroes Adopts 1,300 First Responder Stations
The grocer donated $150,000 to first responder nonprofits to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
Posted inGrocers Give, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Anchors 9/11 Day Meal Pack Marking 25th Anniversary
Four hundred-plus volunteers assemble more than 145,000 multi-serving oatmeal kits for families in need as part of the observance.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger’s Martinsville, IN, Remodel Part Of Year’s $200M Investments
Central Division President Mike Goodwin said the goal of the remodel was to make the store more convenient and comfortable.
Expert Article
Small Discrepancies, Real Dollars: A Look at Grocery Invoice Data
If these small discrepancies aren’t identified and addressed, they can easily become patterns that repeat month after month, store after store.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Investing $230M In Team Member Pay, Benefits
Among the enhacements, U.S. team members will gain access to Amazon’s benefits package on Jan. 1.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q2 Identical Sales Up 0.2%; Sales Guidance Lowered
Adjusted e-commerce sales was a bright spot for the grocer, growing 20 percent during the quarter.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Replacement Store In VA Opens Sept. 16
The company’s history in the Smyth County community stretches back nearly half a century.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Southwest, Suppliers, Whole Foods
Niman Ranch Debuts Hatch Green Chile Bratwurst At Whole Foods
Stores in the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions will carry the product.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Grocers Give Back: Retailers Rallying For Their Communities
The grocers’ efforts to support their communities include checkout donations, associate volunteerism and supplier partnerships.