Middle-income households were strongly impacted, with 31 percent reporting not having enough to eat, up from 19 percent in December.
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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.
Posted inFrozen Food, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Foodberry, Cape Cod Select Develop Frozen Smoothie Bites With Real Cranberries
The dairy-free snacks are rolling out at Meijer, Hannaford, Giant and Market Basket after debuting at Meijer.
Posted inSuppliers, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, National
Kraft Heinz To Divest Coffee Business, Adds 2 Directors
The new independent board members are former Kroger CFO Mike Schlotman and Nordstrom CFO Kelly Dilts.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Stores In Eatonton, GA, And Wesley Chapel, NC
Both 50,325-s.f. stores offer similar amenities, with Wesley Chapel adding catering service.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Adds Self-Checkout As Part Of Latest Remodeling Campaign
Nearly all the Greater Greensboro/Triad store refreshes included the installation of the lanes.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Compare Fresh Adds Full-Service Grocery Option In Hempstead, NY
Located in the ground floor of the Carman Place development, the store offers a full complement of groceries.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Featured News, IGA, National, Suppliers
IGA Retailers Now Have Access To Software Suite From LOC
As part of the new Red Oval partnership, IGA retailers can utilize LOC’s ThriVersA products for both function and insights.
Posted inGrocers Give, Independent Store News, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers’ 5th Annual Trick Or Trot Draws Record Crowd Despite Rain
The run benefited the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation, which supports various community causes in Texas and western Louisiana.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Featured News, National
ABA, RBA Unite To Strengthen Baking Industry’s Voice And Workforce
ABA chief Eric Dell said that “it is clearer than ever that ABA and RBA’s members have more in common than not.”
Posted inSustainability News, Big Y Foods, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Named A 2026 Mass Save Impact Award Recipient
The grocer was recognized for its ongoing work to improve energy performance and reduce energy use throughout its operations.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
New Target With Expanded Grocery Departments Opens In Cookeville, TN
It is one of eight stores Target is opening this fall and among more than 30 planned for 2026.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Featured News, West
Safeway To Celebrate 100 Years In NorCal With Community Party
Scoot, Safeway Northern California’s new mascot, will be on hand for photos with guests at the Dublin store.
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Suppliers, West
Superfresh Growers’ ‘Love Your Gut’ Campaign For Apples, Pears Coming In January
The campaign highlights the naturally occurring fiber in apples and pears, given growing shopper interest in fiber and gut health.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Announces 2027 Board, Chaired By Walmart’s Himes
The board’s goal, according to Himes, is to “create meaningful impact that improves lives and families around the world.”
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest
MRGA Names Lobbyists In MO, KS Ahead Of 2027 Sessions
Ryan Gill and Jacqueline Clark will ensure grocers’ concerns are communicated in the Missouri and Kansas legislatures.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, Northeast, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize USA Modernizes Store Technology With NCR Voyix
The NCR platform will be deployed in several areas, including checkouts, pharmacy and fuel operations.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Online Grocery Technology, The Kroger Co.
Kroger’s ‘Connected’ Store Puts Robots, RFID And AI At The Center Of Operations
The technology will be leveraged to standardize work and free associates to serve customers.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, National, Store News
FMI Joins 473 Organizations Urging Congress To Extend WOTC
The letter asks Congress to include the bipartisan Work Opportunity Tax Credit legislation in any year-end tax package.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Invests In Base Power, Bringing Home Battery Backup To Stores
The batteries are designed to lower energy costs when the grid is on and provide backup power when it’s not.
Posted inAssociation News, Center Store, Executive News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
NCA Names EVP Of Customer And Industry Affairs
Lance Smith will work to strengthen relationships with retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and other stakeholders.