“Protein-rich pork has an opportunity to claim its place with younger consumers,” Kent Harrison says.
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 inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
Giant Begins Remodels At Two Home-State Stores
The two Philadelphia-area stores in Souderton and Feasterville are expected to have completed their refreshes by early 2027.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Bakery News, Deli News, Fresh Thyme, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Expands Afresh AI Usage After Deli Sales Lift
Afresh Production Planning will roll out in the deli, produce, meat and bakery departments after a deli test increased sales.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, National, News
AI Shopping Assistants Debuted By Instacart, Shipt
Instacart’s Clementine and Ask Shipt are designed to help shoppers fill their shopping carts with what they need with less stress.
Posted inDeli News, Dairy News, Marketing News, Northeast, Suppliers
Treasure Cave Named Official Cheese Of Buffalo Bills
The partnership begins with the Bills’ home opener against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 at the new Highmark Stadium.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Whitman To New Executive Chair Role
Beyond leading the board, Meg Whitman will serve as an operations and strategic advisor to CEO Susan Morris and her senior team.
Posted inGrocery Research, Beverage News, Featured News, National, News
Southern Glazer’s Report Finds 5 Growth Areas As Alcohol Resets
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has released its inaugural Raise the Bar: H2 2026 Edition, a trends report finding that consumers are not walking away from beverage alcohol but changing how they engage with it, with growth emerging in ready-to-drink cocktails, wine cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, tequila, smaller formats and premium offerings. The findings carry direct […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Corporate Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Celebrates Organic Month With Savings, Fundraiser
Monthlong savings for {N}power rewards members are accompanied by special offers, organic-focused education and an in-store fundraiser.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, News, Southwest, Suppliers
New Mahatma Rice Campaign Features Real People At Home
“We’re anchoring our strategy in real human emotion to convert high-level brand awareness into consumer preference and repeat purchasing.”
Posted inWest, Association News, Featured News, News
FISMC Leadership Summit Convenes SoCal Grocery Leaders, Honors Fong
The summit’s panel discussion was built around questions submitted by FISMC members, with topics including the future of grocery and changing consumer expectations.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, News, Online Grocery Technology, Suppliers
Ravyx Certified To Sell, Support Toshiba’s Elera Platform For Grocers
Ravyx’s teams will be able to help retailers evaluate and deploy the cloud-native retail system in their particular technology environments.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Finance News, News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Caps Fiscal 2026 With Q4 Profit, 27 Percent EBITDA Growth
The Rhode Island-based wholesaler’s fiscal year ended Aug. 1 was defined by network optimization and profitability gains.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, IGA, News, Southeast
Greenwood Market Place In MS Chosen To Host IGA 100th Celebration
It is one of only five stores in the IGA network selected to host a Community Day Celebration as part of the alliance’s anniversary festivities.
Posted inBeverage News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Cingari Family Markets, Half Full Brewery Offer LTO Pumpkin Ale
Starting Sept. 7 the seasonal brew is available for a limited time at the 10 Cingari Family ShopRites in Connecticut.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Names New CFO, Director Of Ops
Dave Bushland and David Hilderhoff both take on their new roles effective Monday, Sept. 14.
Posted inSouthwest, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Reopens Granbury, TX, Marketplace After $2M Remodel
The project is among the 27 refreshes the Texas Division has planned in the state this year.
Posted inMarketing News, Deli News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Market 32 And Price Chopper Launch Tailgate Club Promo
The six-week campaign now underway features savings on gameday brands, new prepared food offerings, weekly deals and prize giveaways.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Opens New Stores On Both Coasts
The stores in Hartsdale, New York, and Tracy, California, are celebrating their openings just in time for Labor Day.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Executive News, News, West
Simbe Names Molina VP Of Client Success; 2 Execs Join FMI Groups
Claudia Molina’s responsibilities include guiding executive customer relationships as retailers expand physical AI to more locations.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Featured News, News, Northeast, Produce News, ShopRite, Sustainability News, Wakefern
Organic CEA-Grown Basil Arrives At ShopRites Ahead Of Labor Day
The basil is produced in accordance with USDA National Organic Program standards and independently verified.