Shelby Report Staff, Author at The Shelby Report

Independent Store News, Featured News, The Raley's Companies, West

Raley’s Confirms Store Closures In Brentwood, Elko, Petaluma

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

A variety of factors contributed to the decision, including local market conditions and the locations’ long-term financial sustainability.

Corporate Store News, Featured News, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, National, Pharmacy, The Kroger Co.

Kroger, Instacart Launch Grocery, Prescription Delivery

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

The service is available across nearly all the grocer’s banners nationwide, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter.

photo of fall produce display in grocery store

Colorful Fall Produce Displays Can Drive Sales, Increase Basket Size All Season

Colorful fall produce displays, seasonal merchandising, cross-promotions can boost grocery sales, increase basket size and inspire shoppers.

Pharmacy, Association News, News, Northeast

PFMA Names Wakefern’s Patel Chair Of Pharmacy Council

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association named Harshil Patel, director of Wakefern Food Corp.’s Pharmacy Division, as the new chair of the PFMA Pharmacy Council. In this role, Patel will guide the council’s efforts in navigating healthcare regulations, advocating for retail pharmacy priorities across Pennsylvania and advancing policy initiatives that support grocery pharmacies and the communities […]

Corporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, West

Sprouts Farmers Market Adds First Waco, Inglewood Locations

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Both stores carry fresh produce sourced in partnership with local and regional farmers, along with protein offerings.

Natural Grocers cashier helping customer by putting items into 75th anniversary shopping bag

Independent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Plans One-Day Anniversary Afterparty Aug. 27

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

{N}power members can save up to 52 percent off hundreds of items, and all customers will have the chance to win free groceries for a year.

Online Grocery Technology, National, News

Alpha Modus, Circle The Wagons Partner To Bring Retail AI To Independent Grocers

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026

Alpha Modus has partnered with Circle the Wagons to bring its ARIA retail AI platform and Alpha Cash financial services to independent grocers nationwide.

How Redner’s Reaches Anonymous Shoppers, Lifting New Customers 31 Percent

Discover how Redner’s Markets targets anonymous grocery shoppers by transforming its static weekly circular into a localized digital advertising engine.

Online Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Midwest, News, Southeast

ECRS Honors Erewhon, Coborn’s, Turnip Truck Among Ignite 2026 Award Winners

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026

Erewhon Market earned the top honor as ECRS recognized retailers and partners across nine award categories at its record-setting Ignite 2026 conference in Nashville.

Corporate Store News, News, West

Grocery Outlet Raises More Than $4M For Local Food Banks

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

From June 24-July 31, all of its locally owned and operated stores received donations through in-store contributions nationwide

Association News, National, News, Produce News

Produce Industry Leaders To Talk Workforce At FPFC Showcase

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026

A panel at the FPFC Produce and Floral Holiday Showcase, Aug. 26-27 in Costa Mesa, will examine career pathways and the produce talent pipeline.

Featured News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast

New Oakwood Marketplace Showcases The Best Of Kroger

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

The 123,000-square-foot store represents a $49.2 million investment for the grocer’s Atlanta Division.

Corporate Store News, News, West, Whole Foods

New Whole Foods Market Coming to Downtown San Diego Sept. 23

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026

Whole Foods Market will open a new 45,400-square-foot store at 201 W. A St. in downtown San Diego on Sept. 23. Doors open at 9 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. The location will be the fourth Whole Foods Market store in the San Diego area and […]

Corporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southwest

BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues TX Expansion With Tyler Location

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

The new location is part of the company’s growth strategy, which is on track to open 25-30 new clubs every two years.

Independent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, News, Northgate Market, West

Mercado González Concept Coming To Northgate’s La Habra Store

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 27, 2026

The reimagined market will blend grocery shopping with authentic Mexican food, artisan goods and gathering spaces.

Corporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company

The Giant Company, PHA Launch Back-to-School Donation Campaign

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 20, 2026

As families across the East Coast head back to school, The Giant Company and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) are teaming up to turn purchases of participating GOOD GOOD products into support for neighbors facing hunger. From Aug. 21 through Sept. 3, Giant and Martin’s customers who spend $10 on participating GOOD GOOD products […]