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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 inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, West
Konat Named Future Sprouts CEO, Succeeding Sinclair
Nick Konat, president and COO, will become CEO and join the board Jan. 4, 2027, while CEO Jack Sinclair will transition to executive chairman.
Expert Article
Twelve Times The Profit: What Separates Independent Grocery’s Leaders From The Field
The 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study shows profit leaders earning 12 times the field. Most of the gap sits in the fresh perimeter.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Health & Wellness, News, West
Calif. Bill Creating ‘Non-Ultraprocessed’ Food Label Sent To Governor
Assembly Bill 2244 would establish a state certification program for products that are not classified as ultra-processed under state law.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Grocery Research, National, News
NFRA Research: GLP-1 Users Reshaping The Grocery Basket
“GLP-1 users are changing more than what they eat. They’re changing what they expect from food,” NFRA chief Tricia Greyshock said.
Posted inNational, Association News, News
FMI Among 200-Plus Groups Urging House To Send Penny Bill To President
Enactment of the Common Cents Act is “of utmost importance” for grocery shoppers and retailers, FMI’s Christine Pollack said.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, News, Southeast
Charles Town, WV, Martin’s Store Remodel Now Complete
With a grand reopening set for Sept. 4, the store stayed open through several months of major renovations.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, News, Produce News
Buche Foods First In SD To Offer Double Up Food Bucks
RF Buche, president and CEO of G.F. Buche Co., praised the program, saying, “We know every grocery dollar matters.”
Posted inFrozen Food, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Bon Cuisine Line Offers Convenient, Protein-Rich Meal Option
Northern Wind launched Bon Cuisine Seafood Proteins earlier this year to help retailers offer more choices of convenient, protein-rich meal options for their customers. The frozen seafood meals combine scallops or shrimp with flavored butter medallions. Thus far, the line is available at Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast, with additional regional and national […]
Expert Article
Increase Retail Banana Sales And Profit
A longer banana ripening cycle extends shelf life, cuts shrink and delivers heavier, better-looking fruit. Thermal Tech’s David Byrne explains how.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Midwest
MRGA To Honor Harter House Supermarkets With Legacy Award
Harter House was founded in 1973 by Jerry and Barbara Bettlach, whose children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are now involved in the business.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Holds Grand Reopening At South Boston Store
Store Manager Munish Kumar noted that area residents’ feedback “helped shape improvements throughout the store.”
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Research, National, News, Private Label Brands
Aldi Report: Shoppers Save $10.2 Billion Annually At Its U.S. Stores
The savings figures reflect a family of four, calculated against Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey data.
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, Shelby Signature Content, Southwest
Albertsons Southern Market VP Keeps Focus On Execution, Community
“My passion is building high-performing teams that create exceptional experiences for our customers and bring that mission to life in every store, every day,” said Eureka McCrae.
Posted inBeverage News, Center Store, Executive News, News, Suppliers, West
Philz Coffee Names Mark Johnson COO Of Retail
Philz’s bagged coffee and K-cups are sold online and at retailers like Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Ralphs, Gelson’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Lucky Supermarkets and Target.
Posted inNational, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, News, Suppliers
Grocers, Food Makers On List Of Top Entry-Level Workplaces
The list ranks companies with more than 1,000 employees on their commitment to those entering the workforce.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, Merchandising News, News, Suppliers, West
New ‘Made In California’ Label Created For Food, Other Industries
The program is now accepting applications at madeincalifornia.ca.gov.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops To Roll Out 6-Week Football Tailgate Campaign
This year’s By Abigail Lee (BAL) partnership will add new food items, chip bowls, wing platters and more in Buffalo Royalty print.
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Serving Up Rotisserie Chicken Purse For Chicken Month
The purse and mini bag charms launch Sept. 1 in Traditional and Lemon Pepper “flavors.”
Posted inAssociation News, National, News, Produce News
Produce Expert Joe Watson, VP Of IFDA, Dies
He was known for his relationships across the trade and his regular analysis of fresh produce sales data and consumer trends, IFPA said.