Among the new offerings are Korean barbecue chicken, cilantro lime rice and creamed corn with bacon.
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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.
Limited-Edition Josh Allen Packs Hit Store Shelves
Wonderful Pistachios has launched limited-edition Josh Allen packaging and renewed its scholarship program as the NFL star’s partnership enters year two.
Hannaford Gives $500K To Northeast Farmers Fund
An initiative of a Maine-based nonprofit, the program will promote regenerative practices in four states.
Heritage Grocers Group Announces 7 Executive Leadership Appointments
The California-based company’s personnel moves span operations, technology, merchandising and HR.
Target To Launch Beauty Studio Concept In 600+ Stores Sept. 10
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 stores, featuring 1,600-plus products from 90 prestige and emerging brands, most new to Target.
SEPC To Unveil GLP-1 Findings At Southern Innovations
This year’s study draws on 1,500 consumers, along with an additional sample of 150 medication users.
Cowboys Partnership Boosts H-E-B’s North Texas Push
The arrangement covers ticket and merchandise giveaways, community outreach and pop-up events.
Price Chopper, Market 32 Turn Retired Flags Into 23,100 Stars For Veterans
The company said each one represents an opportunity to say thank you to someone who served the country.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Entering PA, Adding NJ Location In 2027
Earlier this month, the specialty grocer opened two new stores in Greenvale and Levittown, New York.
Saccary Returns To Giant Company As HR Leader
The Giant Company has named Jim Saccary vice president of human resources. He joins from Ahold Delhaize USA, where he was VP of business services.
Festival Foods Promotes Whitney To Chief Operating Officer
Adam Whitney will add oversight of Hometown Grocers to his role leading the Wisconsin-based grocer.
Driscoll’s Names Reiter Smith CEO, Succeeding Bjorn
Brie Reiter Smith, vice chair of Driscoll’s board, has been named CEO of the berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn. She takes the role effective immediately.
Tyson Foods Commits $1M To School Nutrition, Food Access Effort
Tyson Foods has committed $1 million over two years to Harvest to Hallways, the USDA and HHS initiative aimed at improving school meals and food access.
Town & Country Markets Strengthens Board, Family Council
Appointees Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata bring expertise in corporate finance and business strategy and growth.
WGA Names Harrington 2026 Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year
Michelle Harrington serves as president of Albrecht’s Sentry Market, which her parents founded in 1994.
Fareway Opens New Meat Market in KC’s Waldo Neighborhood
The 11,660-square-foot store, which replaces a previous location, is designed to provide an enhanced shopping experience.
Sturgis Rally Drove Busiest Week for Lynn’s Dakotamart
Associated Food Stores helped the market prepare for the popular motorcycle event, which ran Aug. 7-16.
Kroger Pumps $4.4M Into Two Remodels, Local Giving
Kroger marked the completion of work at stores in Greencastle, Indiana, and Little Rock, Arkansas, with donations to local nonprofits.
Brookshire Grocery Co. Names LeClair CEO
Jerry LeClair had held the position on an interim basis since February, when longtime Chairman Brad Brookshire announced his retirement.
H-E-B Begins Major Remodel At San Antonio’s Las Palmas Store
H-E-B has begun a major remodel of its Las Palmas store in San Antonio, with a new layout, expanded departments and a larger pharmacy by late 2027.
