Plano, Texas-based Delivery Solutions, an inventor and provider of third-party aggregation and orchestration for last-mile delivery, has partnered with Lowes Foods, one of the nation’s top regional grocers. With this partnership, the grocer gains additional fulfillment capabilities to serve guests through its Lowes Foods-To-Go offering, with access to the entire in-store inventory, real time visibility […]
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 inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Goya Donates 40,000 Pounds Of Food To Victims Of Hurricane Ida
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods, one of the largest Hispanic-owned food companies in the U.S., is distributing an initial donation of 40,000 pounds of food to victims of Hurricane Ida. With the assistance of Global Empowerment Mission, 20,000 pounds of non-perishable food products will be packed in boxes for families and 20,000 pounds of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Offers In-Home Child Care Assistance To Employees
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is partnering with WeeCare, a child care network, adding concierge level service for all full- and regular-time employees across its eight-state region who prefer in-home child care. WeeCare provides eligible employees access to their concierge service to find affordable, high-quality in-home child care options. Its extensive network includes qualified […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Wrigley Unveils New Twix Salted Caramel Flavor
Newark, New Jersey-based Twix has unveiled Twix Salted Caramel for those who don’t want to choose between a sweet or salty treat. Featuring salted caramel, crunchy cookie and a milk chocolate coating, Twix Salted Caramel takes the flavors of the classic Twix bar and adds a pinch of salt for a new sweet and salty […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Rouses Markets Makes $100,000 Donation To Support Team Members
With Hurricane Ida leaving many in South Louisiana without electricity and water services, which may not return for weeks, Donny Rouse, CEO of Rouses Markets, announced a disaster relief fund seeded with $100,000 from the company. This first $100,000 in the Rouses Markets Disaster Fund will go to team members in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Farmer Focus Hires McLendon To Lead Research And Development
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has hired Sean McLendon to lead research and development. Farmer Focus is a 100- percent organic and humane-certified chicken company with a mission to protect and promote generational family farms. McLendon brings more than 25 years of experience in product research and development, innovation, quality control and operations in protein, across […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Nutpods Launches Zero-Sugar Sweetened Coffee Creamers
Nutpods, one of the fastest-growing brands of plant-based creamers in national retailers and the best-selling brand online, introduces its first naturally sweetened coffee creamers, still with zero sugar per serving. Retail partners Sprouts Farmers Markets and Wegmans will offer the Sweet Crème, French Vanilla and Cookie Butter creamers in the 25.4-oz. refrigerated format with additional […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Debuts New WDs Wine, Beer & Liquor
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) revealed its new stand-alone liquor store concept to the Miramar community in Jacksonville, Florida, to offer customers a unique new destination for fine wine, craft beer and quality liquor. The new WDs Wine, Beer & Liquor, located at 4472 Hendricks Ave., is the first in the grocer’s Southeast footprint. The grand […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
Myracle Kitchen Launches New Organic Coconut Snack
New brand Myracle Kitchen is now entering the snacking market with the launch of Organic Coconut Bytes. Myracle Kitchen has previously introduced Barista Mylk, a blend of organic plant-based ingredients developed with the help of global coffee guru James Hoffmann to make it taste and work just like dairy milk in coffee. Now, it is […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Goldfish Unveils Jalapeño Popper Crackers And JNCO Jeans Partnership
Goldfish crackers, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, says its new limited-edition flavor hitting is shelves this fall: Jalapeño Popper. The new flavor offers a bold, cheesy taste with a slight kick of heat. In addition to the new limited-edition crackers, Goldfish has partnered with JNCO, the denim brand that became a phenomenon in the 1990s is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks To Give Away $500,000-Plus In Rewards Points In September
Schnuck Markets Inc. plans to give away more than $500,000 in Schnucks Rewards Points throughout September. The company will match the receipt totals of five random shoppers in every store, every day throughout the month. “Over the last 18 months, we’ve heard countless stories of shoppers brightening our teammates’ days,” said Ryan Cuba, Schnucks chief […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Ready To Administer Millions Of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
For months, Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies nationwide have been administering COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. John Wig, chief medical officer, said he joined Walmart at the beginning of August because of the tremendous impact the company has on supporting and caring forcommunities during the pandemic. “I’m proud to support the teams as we’ve expanded our vaccinations to […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NJFC Trade Relations Conference Arrives At Hard Rock In Atlantic City
The New Jersey Food Council is presenting an all-star panel of industry experts to tackle the “New World Order: Digital & Data” on Sept. 9-10 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The keynote speaker will be Gary Hawkins, founder and CEO of the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BuzzBallz Continues Support of Female Midget Car Racer Reimer
Taylor Reimer, a student at the University of Oklahoma, dotted the South and the Midwest from April to June in her BuzzBallz race car to participate in professional midget car races. This style of racing tests the speed and precision of 900-pound race cars with four-cylinder engines and 300-400 horsepower. Midget car racing is globally recognized, […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Gelson’s To Host Virtual Wine Tasting Of Bon Jovi’s Hampton Water Rosé
Gelson’s will host an online wine tasting of award-winning Hampton Water Rosé, featuring father and son co-founders: performer Jon Bon Jovi and his son Jesse Bongiovi. Made in France, the product is emblematic of their love of the East Coast summer lifestyle. A Zoom link will be provided to all customers on the day prior […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, National
Tide And The NFL Inspire Fans To Make An Impact And #TurnToCold
Tide, one of America’s leading laundry detergent brands, is joining forces with the National Football League to motivate fans to turn the dial from hot to cold and make a positive impact on the planet. This football season, the two organizations are partnering to educate consumers on the benefits of switching to cold water washing […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, National
PepsiCo Launches $50 Million Juntos Crecemos Platform
PepsiCo Inc. has launched Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), a $50 million platform aimed at strengthening Hispanic-owned businesses, specifically restaurants, bodegas and carnicerías (meat markets), addressing foundational business challenges and supporting business growth over the next five years. Juntos Crecemos is part of PepsiCo’s Racial Equality Journey Hispanic Initiative, a $172 million set of commitments […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Launches Back-To-School Campaign
Produce for Kids and Stop & Shop are giving families the tools they need to navigate the back-to-school rush through digital resources, an e-commerce site and resources in the produce departments of more than 400 Stop & Shop stores. The month-long cause-marketing campaign, which spotlights partners such as Bolthouse, Envy Apples, RealSweet Onions and Wonderful […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
New Hy-Vee Store In Grimes, Iowa, To Open On Sept. 14
The new Grimes, Iowa Hy-Vee store, located at 351 N.E. Gateway Drive, will open on Sept. 14. The Grimes Hy-Vee store is the company’s first entirely reimagined grocery store in its eight-state region. After years of anticipation and several months of construction, the Grimes Hy-Vee will open its doors to the public at 6 a.m. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Sedano’s Supermarkets Partners With Havas House
Miami, Florida-based Sedano’s Supermarkets, one of the nation’s largest Hispanic retailers, has launched its Sedano’s Retail Media Network. Created in partnership with Havas House, the global custom media, content and publishing division of Republica Havas, the Retail Media Network will provide supporting brand partners with the opportunity to creatively showcase their products throughout Sedano’s vast […]