The plant-based soups, salsas and gazpachos are now carried in more than 1,000 traditional and natural food retail locations, supplementing its DTC business.
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, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Free Cold Brew, Dollar Deals Part Of Stop & Shop Fall Value Campaign
Heat-and-eat meal solutions like pizza, quiche and chicken pot pie also are part of the autumn rollout.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Featured News, Marketing News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale To Mark 42nd Birthday With 42% Off Promo
The large discount applies to select groceries, pantry staples and household essentials, among other items.
Expert Article
Produce Playbook To Help Drive Traffic, Build Baskets, Simplify Fall Shopping
Fall produce merchandising tips to drive traffic and build baskets, from apples and cranberries to winter squash, root vegetables and signage.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Pharmacy, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Division Hosting Wellness Events
The final event will be this Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, National, Perishables, Store News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ShopRite, Schnucks Among Certified Angus Beef 2026 Retail Award Winners
Schnuck Markets earned Retailer of the Year honors, while ShopRite was named Large Chain Marketer of the Year.
Posted inPerishables, Aldi, Featured News, National, Store News
Aldi Offering New Collection Of Ready-Made Meals
Beyond the initial collection, new meals will hit the “Aldi Finds” shelves every month throughout the next year.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, Featured News, National, Online Grocery Technology
Instacart Gives Grocers, CPG Brands Real-Time View Of Store Shelves
The new software maps stores down to individual products so users can understand what is happening on shelves and act on it.
Expert Article
More Value, Easier Access: Why (And How) The Fresh Market Overhauled Its Digital Experience
Shoppers have access to more banners and more channels than ever before, so a grocer’s loyalty program needs to stand out in the crowd.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, National, Suppliers
Simbe Surpasses 3,000 Units In Shelf Intelligence Fleet
Simbe: “We’re building the physical intelligence layer that enables retailers to understand and operate stores with greater autonomy.”
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Beverage News, Center Store, Featured News, National
Coffee Trend Survey: Specialty Hits Record, Grocery Share Slips
More American adults now drink specialty coffee than traditional coffee, with 48 percent having specialty coffee in the past day – a new record.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, National, News, Pharmacy, Walmart
Walmart, SCAN Planning Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan
The plan, pending regulatory approval, could include pharmacy and vision services along with food and over-the-counter benefits.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Inserra Opens ShopRite In Former Acme; Remodel On Tap
The two-year project will yield expanded offerings and an enhanced shopping experience, Larry Inserra said.
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
MRA Honors Legislators, Theft Prevention Champions
Ahmad Ali of Safeway was among three recipients of Retail Theft Prevention Awards.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
NY Save A Lot Unveils Updates With Tailgate Tasting Party
The Saturday event featured deals on fresh produce, store-made sausage and other essentials for customers’ football watch parties.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast
New NC Food Lion Plans Grand Opening For Sept. 23
The Summerfield store will put the grocer at 24 locations in Guilford County and the greater Greensboro market.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Texas Reopens Fort Worth-Area Store After $2.5M Remodel
Expanded selections in the bakery, deli, produce, floral, meat and seafood departments were part of the refresh.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National
Grocery Shoppers Paying ‘Time Tax’ To Stretch Budgets
“…saving money on food has become a second job for many households,” says Beth Johnson, grocery industry strategist at RRD and Iridio.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, Suppliers
Smithfield Foods Celebrates 90 Years On Its Founding Site
Smithfield Mayor Michael Smith recognized the company’s long-standing presence in its namesake town.
Posted inInternational Foods, Suppliers, West
Juanita’s Foods Consolidating Production in Santa Fe Springs, CA
The new facility will become the Mexican food maker’s primary manufacturing site, shifting production from Wilmington.