Flashfood has partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Division of The Kroger Co. to introduce its program at 16 stores in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Through the partnership, customers can buy fresh groceries in surplus or nearing their best-by date, including meat, dairy, produce and baked goods at larger discounts through the Flashfood app. Items are then […]
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 inC-Store News, Association News, Executive News, National, News
NACS Appoints Gleeson President, CEO
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has named Frank Gleeson, former president and CEO of Aramark Northern Europe and 2018-19 NACS chairman of the board, as its new president and CEO, beginning Jan. 1. Gleeson will succeed Henry Armour, becoming just the fourth CEO in the organization’s 64-year history; all four came to the […]
Posted inExecutive News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Shares Key Leadership Changes
The Kroger Co. has announced leadership changes in several key roles across the company, with Ed Oldham, Ann Reed, Jake Cannon and Josh Harpole appointed to new roles. Ed Oldham Oldham has been named head of sourcing, effective Aug. 4. He joins Kroger from PetSmart, where he was SVP and chief supply chain officer. Oldham […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Commits To Multiyear Project For Coral Reef Restoration
Publix has donated $675,000 to further support coral reef restoration efforts at two national parks in its home state of Florida – Biscayne and Dry Tortugas – through the National Park Foundation (NPF). This was the first donation as part of the company’s $2 million multiyear commitment. Publix first supported coral restoration efforts with NPF […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Joins The Rippl Retail Media Network
Hy-Vee’s RedMedia, the grocer’s in-house retail media network, has joined Rippl, a national consortium of regional grocers and convenience stores in the U.S. powered by Bridg. Through the partnership, Rippl will help RedMedia enrich its first-party data, build complementary off-site capabilities and broaden and strengthen customer engagement. The addition of RedMedia introduces more than 285 Hy-Vee grocery […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Debuts New Location In Denver, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony July 29 for a 15,000-square-foot store at 1022 Skylar St. in Denver, Iowa, which underwent a full renovation after the grocer acquired it from Brother’s Market in March. “Fareway is proud to be part of the Denver community, and we’re excited to open our doors,” […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National, News
NRS Partners With DoorDash To Help Independent Grocers
National Retail Solutions Inc. (NRS) has begun a partnership with DoorDash, using its retail APIs to strengthen small independent retailers across America. “This important partnership allows those businesses to thrive in the face of uncertainty, ensuring local communities flourish,” said Elie Y. Katz, CEO and president of NRS. “[The collaboration] with DoorDash gives these local […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Corporate Store News, Feature, News, West
Pavilions Marks 4 Decades Of Offering SoCal Consumers An Upscale Full-Shop
Wayne Heaton is VP and general manager of the Pavilions banner for Albertsons, which also owns Pavilions’ sister banner Vons. Heaton has enjoyed a long history in the grocery industry, starting as a courtesy clerk “pushing carts” in 1987. He came up through the ranks at Albertsons and served as a store director for many […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Unveils Upgrades At 6 Locations
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has enhanced the overall shopping experience for customers and maximized energy-efficiency in-store by completing upgrades at six locations across the Northeast. Between January and June, remodels were completed at stores in Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. The projects focused on enhancing customer convenience, including the addition of self-checkout registers and […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, News
Grocery Industry Welcomes Produce Safety Roadmap
The grocery industry is welcoming the release of the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s report, “Roadmap to Produce Safety: A Conceptual Framework.” The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), at the request of the FDA, recently led a stakeholder dialogue process to explore new strategies for produce safety and the development of a collaborative […]
Posted inSustainability News, National, News, Whole Foods
Whole Foods, Mad Agriculture Launch National Biodiversity Highway Initiative
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture have collaborated to launch a national biodiversity highway initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. The program, beginning in and around the Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, seeks to connect climate-resilient habitats restoring biodiversity, improving soil and water health and strengthening the long-term resilience of the food […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, National, News
Wawa Selects RELEX Solutions To Boost Forecasting, Replenishment
Wawa has selected RELEX Solutions to deploy machine learning-based forecasting and replenishment capabilities across all its 1,100 stores in nine states and Washington, D.C. Wawa is known for its large selection of fresh food offerings, including built-to-order hoagies and variety of coffee and hand-crafted beverages. RELEX will provide a scalable forecasting and replenishment system for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Brings Back Annual Chef’s Best Fundraiser
Harris Teeter is bringing back its annual Chef’s Best fundraiser on Aug. 8, supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina‘s mission to eliminate hunger throughout 24 counties across North and South Carolina. This year’s event will feature an evening of Spanish-inspired cuisine crafted by chef, author, media personality and Cúrate co-founder Katie Button. Featuring tapas, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Research, National, News
Survey: 71% Of Consumers Shop For Groceries Online
A new national survey from VTEX, composable commerce platform provider, finds that 71 percent of consumers have shopped online for groceries, with 50 percent doing so at least once a month. However, many shoppers are holding back from deeper digital engagement due to persistent friction in the experience. The findings reveal insights for grocers looking to […]
Posted inProduce News, News, Southwest
HGG, Texas Health Resources Make Fresh Produce More Affordable
Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) is joining Texas Health Resources in its efforts to make fresh produce more affordable for families by offering Double Up Food Bucks Texas benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients at eight of its El Rancho stores in North Texas. El Rancho’s entry into the program brings the total number […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest, News
Basket & Bushel Partners With Tennis Channel On Sweepstakes
Basket & Bushel is partnering with the Tennis Channel for a third straight year to offer shoppers a chance to win a trip to the 2026 Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. The produce brand – procured by Topco Associates LLC to support member-owners – also has teamed up with tennis professionals to highlight its fresh fruits […]
Posted inC-Store News, News, Southwest
McLane Launches Commissary Program To Deliver Fresh Food To C-Stores
McLane Company Inc. has launched a National Commissary program, an extension of its McLane Fresh programs, to deliver fresh grab-and-go foods with a seven-day refrigerated shelf life to convenience stores across the country. “McLane’s new National Commissary program represents our investment in shaping the future of food in convenience retail,” said Jon Cox, McLane’s VP […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Southwest
Mission Foods Launches Gluten-Free Chickpea Tortillas
Irving, Texas-based Mission Foods has introduced new, better-for-you Mission Gluten-Free Chickpea Tortillas, crafted with roasted chickpea flour and offering a soft texture and high fiber. “We’re always listening to our customers and looking for ways to meet their needs, tastes and lifestyles,” said Garret Adrian, senior brand manager. “With our new Chickpea Tortillas, we’re giving people […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
2025 Butterball Togetherness Report Provides Profitable Insights For Retailers
Butterball has released the Butterball Togetherness Report: Unlocking Retail Potential Through Social Meal Gatherings. The Butterball Togetherness Report reveals consumers’ shopping behaviors and trends when buying groceries for social meals with friends and family outside of the holidays and special occasions. The results highlight the desire for more social meals throughout the year, which according […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, National, News
Simbe Survey: Shelf Execution Gaps Undermine Shopper Trust
Simbe has released findings from a new independent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. grocery shoppers that shows execution at the shelf is a critical and overlooked factor shaping retail loyalty. While overall satisfaction with grocery retailers remains high, many shoppers hesitate to recommend their primary store – pointing to a growing “execution trust gap” fueled […]