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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 inMarketing News, Midwest, Suppliers
Mueller Yurgae Associates Acquires Timmons Sheehan Company
The two brokers have worked together to grow brands and serve clients, including sharing office space in the Minneapolis area.
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, National
NACS Show Attendance Tops 25,000 For Third Consecutive Year
The attendee count was up by more than 400 vs. last year and the second-highest total in the show’s history.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Marketing News, National, Suppliers
Bayer To Relaunch Alka-Seltzer Plus As Alka-Seltzer Cold
In addition to the new name, the company said it is offering lower-priced entry sizes.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
New Inserra ShopRite Anchors Residential Tower In Jersey City
Replacing the ShopRite of Metro Plaza at 400 Marin Boulevard, the new store is 20,000 square feet larger than the former location.
Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Suppliers, Sustainability News, West
Beach City Coffee Earns Compostable Certification For Bags
BPI certification provides third-party verification that the bags meet recognized ASTM standards for commercial compostability.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Festival Foods Launches Loyalty Program Offering Rewards
The grocer has refreshed its guest loyalty program to deliver savings directly at checkout and its updated mobile app and website.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Houchens Food Group Acquires Brooks Grocery
The two stores in Mississippi and one in Tennessee will continue to operate under the Brooks name.
Posted inNew Products, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
Marzetti Expands New York Bakery Line With 3 New Breads
The new Baked Bites are the brand’s first entry into the frozen snacks category.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Featured News, West
Albertsons To Build New Store In Valley Center, California
The new store is tentatively scheduled to open in the spring of 2028.
Posted inMarketing News, Aldi, Lidl, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Suppliers
Grocers Roll Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals As Butterball Survey Shows Traditions Holding Firm
Butterball found that consumers are most looking forward to spending time with family, followed by the food and relaxing.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers
M&M’s, Marvel Team Up For Limited-Edition Mash-Up Packs
The packs feature the M&M’s Spokescandies dressed as Marvel characters.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Pharmacy
Meijer Now Accepts Evermore OTC Cards For Medicare Customers
The cards are designed to make it easier for participating Medicare plan members to shop for approved health and wellness items.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, Supply Chain News, Sustainability News
IFPA’s Burns Calls For Collective Action In State Of Industry Keynote
“The future of fresh will not be shaped by one company, one country or one idea. It will be shaped by all of us,” she said.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Featured News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Invests $25M+ In Gift Cards For Hourly Workers
The retailer showed appreciation for team members with $25 million in tenure-based awards, the largest recognition award in its history.
Posted inInternational Foods, Independent Store News, West
99 Ranch Market Releases 1st Cookbook, ‘Did You Eat Yet?’
The e-book will be available in a hardcover format later this fall.
Posted inAssociation News, Grocers Give, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Raises More Than $50,000 At Clay Shoot
Retailers, wholesalers, vendors and industry partners from around the state came together to support the foundation’s scholarship program.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, Suppliers
Butterball Refreshes Turkey Bacon With Smokier Flavor, New Look
The changes to Original Turkey Bacon and Lower Sodium Turkey Bacon were designed to give them a flavor and appearance closer to traditional bacon.
Posted inBakery News, National, New Products
Sara Lee, Mike’s Hot Honey Team Up On Limited-Time Half Loaf For The Bread Aisle
Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Sara Lee brand partners with Mike’s Hot Honey on a limited-time 12-ounce half loaf at a $2.69 SRP, now shipping to grocery retailers nationwide.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National
Sprouts Farmers Market Joins Shipt Marketplace For Same-Day Delivery
Shipt is offering eligible new members four months of membership at 99 cents per month, which the company said is a first.