The project was Associated Retail Operations’ first ground-up store build in more than a decade.
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 inGrocers Give, National, Store News
Grocers Give: Hunger Action Month Closes, Other Efforts Kick In
In addition to getting food to those in need, grocers are helping organizations like schools and domestic violence shelters.
Posted inMidwest, Fareway, Featured News, Independent Store News
Fareway To Redevelop Faribault, MN, Meat & Grocery Location
The modernized store, replacing the existing location, will include a 2,700-square-foot Fareway Liquor shop.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Salutes Return Of Flutie Flakes With Oct. 3 Event
Over the years, sales of the cereal have helped raise nearly $50 million for Flutie’s charity, the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Women Grocers Of America Hosts Sold-Out Symposium In MN
A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Posted inDairy News, Association News, West
15 Emerging Dairy Brands Named To 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator
CMAB and VentureFuel name 15 companies to the 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator, pointing to global flavors, protein and convenience trends in dairy.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Food Service News, Midwest, Suppliers
Hormel Foods To Acquire Brakebush In $1.055B Deal
The deal advances Hormel’s strategy of investing in growing protein categories.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Suppliers
Schweid & Sons Launches Marinated Steak Tips In 2 Flavors
The products target consumers seeking restaurant-quality beef at home without marinating, seasoning or planning ahead.
Posted inInternational Foods, Aisle Watch, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Expands Imported From Italy Line With Pasta, Sauces
Italian cuisine ranks among the top three fastest growing global food trends, CMMO Tye Anthony said.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart Opens Neighborhood Market In Crestview, FL
Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten said, “This is something our growing community has needed, and it will give residents a convenient place to shop close to home.”
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Ladle Promotes Miller To EVP Of Grocery Pricing Operations
Steve Miller said the goal is to give independent grocers technology built for the way they operate.
Expert Article
Where Grocery Retailers Can Still Grow Bakery In A Flat $49 Billion Market
U.S. bakery sales have stalled at $49 billion. Brioche Gourmet’s Brian Gerraughty explains how premium brioche turns shopper splurges into basket growth.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Opens 130th Michigan Store In Plymouth Township
Executive Chairman Hank Meijer said the retailer’s focus continues to be on giving customers “the best prices on quality items in one easy stop.”
Posted inProduce News, National, Store News
4 Grocers Join DLJ Produce’s Razzle Dazzle Veterans Day Promotion
Now through Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 5 cents from every pound of participating Razzle Dazzle brand grapes sold will be donated to a veterans organization.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National
DoorDash Unveils Text Ordering, Drone Delivery, Retail Expansion At Dash Forward
U.S. consumers on iOS can join a beta waitlist to test the text message ordering feature.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Interim CFO, Adds 3 Directors To Board
Interim CFO Cody Perdue takes on the role immediately; the board appointments take effect Oct. 14.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Grocery Format Store Opens In Fishers, IN
A “Local Favorites” endcap highlights Indiana products, including Copper Moon Coffee, Triple XXX Root Beer and Just Pop In Popcorn.
Posted inGrocers Give, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Dierberg’s, Featured News, Midwest
Dierbergs, Max Mix Partner In October To Benefit Down Syndrome Association
“We love supporting entrepreneurs like Max who are building something meaningful in our community,” said Laura Dierberg Padousis, Dierbergs EVP.
Posted inFinance News, Corporate Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Offering World Elite Mastercard To Amplify Customer Rewards
Cardholders can earn up to 5X points on purchases through Kroger.com and the Kroger app.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Sprouts, Suppliers
Sprouts Testing Swedish Pick & Mix Candy Displays In CA, FL
A Swedish Pick & Mix program debuted today in the bulk departments of 17 Sprouts in California and Florida; packaged Sockerbit candies will appear in about 500 stores in October.