Brookshire Grocery Co. leaders and city officials recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand openings of the Brookshire’s in White Hall, Arkansas, and the Spring Market in Redfield, Arkansas. To give back to the communities, BGC’s Community Kitchen and team of employee-partners served free, hot meals at both stores with a drive-thru […]
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 inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kraft Heinz Board Of Directors Nominates Fouché And Patricio
The Kraft Heinz Co. Board of Directors has nominated Lori Dickerson Fouché and Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio to be elected as directors at the upcoming Kraft Heinz 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company also announced that George Zoghbi will not seek re-election at the annual meeting. Fouché has been nominated to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnuck Markets To Open New Format Grocery Store In Jasper, Indiana
Schnuck Markets plans to bring a new format grocery store to Jasper, Indiana, this summer. The leased, 18,000-square-foot Schnucks Fresh store will include a heavy focus on fresh departments such as produce, meat, seafood and bakery. The store will add approximately 30 jobs to the local economy and will be located in the former Cash […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
Consumer Brands Releases Report On Five Trends For CPG Industry
The Consumer Brands Association has released a new report outlining five trends that will shape the future of the consumer-packaged goods industry. The CPG Post-Pandemic Outlook: Five Trends Emerging from COVID-19 That Will Redefine the Industry estimates demand for consumer-packaged goods will slow from the extreme highs experienced during COVID-19 but stay well above pre-pandemic norms, even as […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Cumberland Farms Opens New East Granby, Connecticut Location
Cumberland Farms, a convenience, coffee and gasoline retailer, opened a new location at 62 Rainbow Road in East Granby, Connecticut, on March 12. It is the latest store to feature the company’s innovative design, equipment and food offerings that are meant to enhance the customer experience and compete with limited-service, fast-casual restaurants. Spanning more than 4,400 square […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Del Monte Moving Two Energy-Efficient Container Vessels To West Coast
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is moving two of its energy efficient container vessels, Del Monte Harvester and Del Monte Valiant, to the West Coast. These two vessels were launched in July 2020, along with four additional energy efficient reefer container vessels, and helped […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Cadbury Brand Announces 10 Finalists In 2021 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts
The Cadbury brand has announced the top 10 finalists of the 2021 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts. The current Cadbury Bunny, Lieutenant Dan, along with his team of trusted advisors, is getting ready to pass his ears. The Cadbury brand team and Lieutenant Dan reviewed thousands of noteworthy submissions and narrowed it down to the top 10 contenders. Now it’s time for America to vote and […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Midwest
Meijer Expands Line Of Passover And Kosher Food In The Detroit Area
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer set its sights on capturing the kosher market at its Southfield, Michigan, location. Leveraging its long-time partnership with Kayco, a purveyor of kosher food, Meijer has brought a wide range of fine kosher provisions to shoppers in time for Passover 2021. “It was the synergy and the commitment to early planning […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Harris SVP Of Customer Experience
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has named Glennis Harris as SVP of customer experience, effective March 22. Harris succeeds John Ponnett, who is retiring from the company on April 2. As SVP of customer experience, Harris will oversee all stores and the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers as well as asset protection and safety, delivery operations and store […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Executive News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Greg Zeh To SVP And Chief Information Officer
Weis Markets has promoted Greg Zeh to SVP and chief information officer. Zeh joined Weis Markets as VP and CIO in 2016. Since then, he has overseen the reorganization of its information technology (IT) department at a time of significant growth. He also led the development and implementation of IT solutions, which generated business value […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Unveils Corporate Social Responsibility Commitment
Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, recently released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report announcing its achievements and ongoing commitment to fostering stronger communities, offering better products and doing its part to create a more sustainable planet. “Our associates, customers and communities are at […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
IGA’s 2021 Five Star Retailers List Reflects New Landscape
It goes without saying that 2020 was an intense year, especially for independent retailers and their teams. Unexpected out-of-stocks, new safety procedures rolling out every week, implementing special shopping hours for at-risk populations – retailers and their teams used their independent flexibility and ingenuity to adapt in ways they could have never imagined even a […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
AFM Named To Fast Company’s List Of World’s Most Innovative Cos.
Avocados From Mexico has not only been named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021, but also has been recognized as the top innovator in the Branding category. The list honors businesses that have found a way to be resilient in the past year and turned challenges into impact-making processes. This […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kind Launches First Plant-Based Frozen Smoothie Bowls
Kind Healthy Snacks has launched its first frozen breakfast snack offering – Kind Frozen Smoothie Bowl – furthering its intention to become the foremost global leader in healthy snacking. Just as it disrupted and elevated the bar aisle, Kind will bring its plant-based equity to the breakfast category via a new, frozen format. Kind’s Smoothie […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fairlife Plan Designed To Upgrade Nutrition Routines
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Chicago, Illinois-based Fairlife Nutrition Plan has launched its Nutrition Plan Sweepstakes. The national campaign aims to share nutrition inspiration with prizes ranging from supplies of Fairlife Nutrition Plan and personalized consultations with a nutritionist to a pantry makeover for one grand prize winner. “Fairlife Nutrition Plan is all about supporting consumers on […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Traditional Promotions Not Sustainable For Building Customer Loyalty
Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers and manufacturers, has released “Personalized Promotions: The Key to Bigger Baskets and More Frequent Trips,” in partnership with Retail Systems Research. In the paper, RSR revealed that 64 percent of retail winners say that “increased price […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Good2grow Introduces Ready-To-Go, Organic Kids Milk
Good2grow has launched its ready-to-go, organic milk for kids. The new product (SRP: $3.99) is available in single-serve, 8-oz. bottles in strawberry and chocolate flavors, complete with a reclosable top to avoid spills on the go. Good2grow Organic Milk is now launching in retail, with initial distribution slated for this spring in select grocery and […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, West
ReposiTrak Announces Food Traceability Leadership Consortium
ReposiTrak is forming the Food Traceability Leadership Consortium to help food retail industry leaders collaborate on the development of open, low-cost, easy-to-use food-tracing technology. The consortium is an invitation-only group of food retailers, wholesalers and select suppliers. FTLC members will work to address the urgent need for an affordable and practical solution to meet the […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
Independent Grocers Praise Enhancements In American Rescue Plan
The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, applauds the enhancements to national nutrition programs included in the American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11. Of particular benefit to the many Americans served by independent community grocers is the provision for $25 million to promote […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Retail Business Services Launch Scholarships For Black-Owned Suppliers
Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, will offer scholarships for 20 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certified, Black-owned suppliers to enroll in upcoming Tuck Diversity Business Programs. This is an executive education opportunity for entrepreneurs. The list of current suppliers to Ahold Delhaize USA companies receiving Tuck scholarships includes: Myles Powell, […]