The conversion brings the Panhandle community an expanded assortment throughout the store along with new digital services.
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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 inInternational Foods, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Merchandising News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Expands Hispanic Assortment At 30+ Stores
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the stores have set up dedicated in-store displays and are offering special savings.
Posted inCenter Store, Private Label Brands, Southwest, Suppliers
C.H. Guenther Acquires House-Autry Mills, Expands Flavor Platform
CHG says the acquisition positions it to reach more customers with custom product capabilities as well as drive long-term financial growth.
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, Whole Foods
Amazon Lifts Wage Floor To $20, Adds Whole Foods Discount
The discount at Whole Foods includes the hot bar and salad bar.
Posted inRetail Media, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Smart & Final To Deploy Digital Screens In 25 CA Stores
Quad already handles Smart & Final’s weekly circular programs, so the new agreement moves their relationship into digital media.
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MRGA To Honor Overfelt With NGA Spirit Of America Award
David Overfelt has advocated for Missouri’s grocers, retailers and businesses for more than 40 years.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Featured News, National
Costco Expands Uber Eats Delivery To 47 States, 600 Locations
The expanded partnership turns each company’s membership base into an acquisition channel for the other.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Marketing News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Named Certified Angus Beef Distributor Marketer Of The Year
The award recognizes AWG’s efforts in merchandising, training and consumer-focused marketing.
Posted inPharmacy, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, Walmart
Walmart To Test Pharmacist Health Ambassadors In 5 Rural Stores
“This pilot will help us learn how a familiar, trusted setting can make health resources more accessible, practical and actionable for people living in rural communities,” said Walmart’s chief medical officer.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Godfrey To VP Of Operational Efficiency
The Weis veteran will lead store-level programs focused on financial performance, labor productivity, shrink reduction and the customer experience.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Taps Dietitians To Drive Demand
FFP is executing an integrated consumer and influencer content strategy on the industry’s behalf.
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Busch’s Oktoberfest To Return With New Sauerkraut Bread
Busch’s is launching a cross-department showcase of German foods, seasonal beers and store-made products, anchored this year by the house-made bread.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Marketing News, News, Northeast
Market 32, Price Chopper Revamp Loyalty, Cut Staple Prices
Blaine Bringhurst, the banners’ president, said the campaigns are designed to provide customers with meaningful value.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Debuts New Italian Import Line Across Banner
The Culinaria Italian Table line comprises more than 40 directly imported Italian products, bolstering the grocer’s “Taste of Italy” event.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Harris Teeter, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Harris Teeter Commits $253M To Charlotte Refreshes, 3 New Stores
Different locations will get their own set of upgrades, touching both products and store facilities.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Reopening Franklin, PA, Store After Refresh
“We believe this community deserves high-quality food at a value price point that works for them.”
Posted inInternational Foods, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Heritage Grocers Group Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The company’s four banners began their celebrations today, with the festivities running through Oct. 15.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Adding 6 More Stores, Reaching 10 New In ’26
The grocer says these openings are a “runway into 2027,” when it plans more new stores within its 10-state footprint.
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Marketing News, National, News
Target Names New Marketing, Guest Experience Chief
Mark Weinstein had served as Hilton’s global chief marketing officer since 2020, overseeing the Hilton Honors loyalty program as well as the hotel’s many brands.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Sprouts
Sprouts’ 500th Store Opens In TX, Among 4 New Locations
The milestone store in The Woodlands, Texas, is joined by locations in Arizona, California and New Jersey.