The grocers’ efforts to support their communities include checkout donations, associate volunteerism and supplier partnerships.
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 inMarketing News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops, By Abigail Lee To Unveil Royalty Print Snacks At Sept. 12 Event
The Royalty-print snacks will be available at most Tops locations, while tailgate merchandise will be sold at nearly 30 stores in pop-up style boutiques.
Posted inNonfood Items, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy of a business or industry leader.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Southeast
SEPC Study Identifies 4 Forces Reshaping Produce Purchases
Study author Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics presented the findings, which included the impacts of GLP-1 medications.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Promotes Haulmark, McDoniel To Director Roles
They will oversee insurance and AI strategy/innovation, respectively.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Slim Jim Sets Guinness World Record With 429-Foot Meat Stick
An official adjudicator certified the record-breaking meat snack at Conagra’s Omaha, Nebraska, campus.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bakery News, Deli News, Featured News, News, Produce News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Voted Best Grocery Store In USA Today 10Best
The North Carolina-based specialty grocer repeated its five-category sweep from last year.
Posted inProduce News, Suppliers, West
Sun World Marks 50 Years, Honors Marguleas With UC Davis Fund
The celebration also included the dedication of the David Marguleas Tasting Room at the Sun World Center for Innovation.
Posted inAisle Watch, Featured News, Fresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Suppliers
Fresh Thyme’s First ‘Pitch Thyme’ Adds 4 MI Brands To Shelves
Specialty coffee spread maker Bingo Roasters earning top honors as the Customer Choice winner.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest
Target Details AI Shopping Features For Discovery, Reordering
The retailer has embedded AI into distinct points of the shopping journey, from finding a product to deciding on it to buying it again.
Posted inDairy News, Independent Store News, Midwest
8 Buche Stores Offering 50 Percent Milk Savings For SNAP Shoppers
Qualifying skim and 1 percent milk products are discounted under the “Add Milk” federal incentive program.
Posted inMarketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
InContext, Saint Joseph’s Partner On Virtual Store Training
InContext provides virtual store technology including ShopperMX, a visualization platform that lets retail teams work in a digital twin of the store.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast
Tops Completes $2.2M Remodel Of Baldwinsville, NY, Store
The store at 2265 Downer St. will celebrate the grand reopening with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, Northeast, Suppliers
Stauffer’s Positions Simply Animals For Back-To-School Snacking
The snack maker is pairing lunchbox-focused marketing with the continuation of its literacy partnership with Reading Is Fundamental.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, National, Private Label Brands, Suppliers
Watkins To Acquire Sauer Brands’ Spice, Seasonings Business
Watkins’ acquisition does not include mayonnaise and condiment products under the Sauer’s, Duke’s and Mateo’s names.
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Awards Scholarships To 21 From Grocers, C-Stores
Employees and family members tied to The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter’s and Sheetz will receive a scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.
Posted inGrocery Research, C-Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Toast Survey: Independent Grocers Confident, Efficiency-Focused
The blind survey, conducted in April, included responses from 127 grocery decision-makers.
Posted inProduce News, Packaging News, Southeast, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Crawford Packaging Opens Its First U.S. Facility In Central FL
The Canadian company said the location supports its growing produce packaging business and provides enhanced service to an important agricultural region.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Banners Join Uber Eats, Adding 375+ Stores To Platform
With the addition of Uber Eats, the New Jersey-based co-op’s banners can offer delivery from all the major providers as well as its in-house option.