Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop said that its GO Rewards loyalty program has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The GO Rewards program was recognized for its ease and enjoyment of use, benefits and […]
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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Trax Forms Inaugural Advisory Board Of Retail And CPG Leaders
Denver, Colorado-based Trax, a global provider of computer vision solutions and analytics for retail, has formed an advisory board. Made up of consumer packaged goods and retail industry leaders, the Trax Advisory Board will help advance the company’s mission to provide brands and retailers with timely visibility and enhanced execution by digitizing the physical store […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
New Tillamook Creamery Collection Yogurts Adds Customization
Tillamook County Creamery Association, the 112-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op, is expanding its offering of high-quality snacks to now include Tillamook Creamery Collection yogurt. The new line includes six side-by-side flavor combinations served in a reusable cup – a first-of-its-kind offering for the cultured category. “Often times, yogurts make you choose either satisfying protein or great taste, function or flavor,” said Lara […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bristol Seafood Launches Grab & Go Product Line
Bristol Seafood has launched the Bristol Grab & Go range of retail products. It features quality seafood in a contemporary format. The range includes line-caught Alaska cod and sustainably farmed Atlantic salmon, among other items that can be viewed on the company’s website. “Today, seafood is the fastest-growing category in the American grocery store, and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Power Of Seafood 2021 Provides Insights To Maintain Seafood Sales
FMI—The Food Industry Association has released the 2021 Power of Seafood, which finds the seafood department was a leading driver in the percentage of increased grocery sales in 2020, with a 28.4 percent increase in sales. This exceeded the sales growth of the produce, meat or deli departments. In total, seafood (fresh, frozen, canned, pouches, etc.) generated more […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hugo’s Family Marketplace Announces Park Rapids Store Management
Hugo’s Family Marketplace has hired Keith Vanderlin and Matt Forrest to be the store director and assistant store director, respectively, of the Park Rapids, Minnesota location. Vanderlin began working for Hugo’s in 2009 as the frozen manager of the East Grand Forks, Minnesota, location. He moved into the grocery manager position, second assistant manager and assistant store […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day
Kroger’s Atlanta Division joined other retailers across the country in honoring its employees on Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association designated Feb. 22 as the day to recognize and thank supermarket employees for the work they do to help feed families and enrich lives. “This nationwide event honors the hardworking associates that make […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
The Giant Co. VP To Keynote NFRA Executive Conference
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association will hold its 29th annual Executive Conference April 19-21, as an all-digital experience. Attendees can look forward to insights and industry information on growth, trends and future outlooks from industry experts, including a retail presentation by Rebecca Lupfer, VP of center store merchandising for The Giant Co. The NFRA Executive […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Jessica Zajac Of State College Earns PFMA’s 2021 DECA Scholarship
The annual DECA Scholarship sponsored by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association awarded $1,000 to Jessica Zajac, a senior at State College Area High School who has been involved in DECA for the past four years. Zajac has been accepted to both Penn State and Mississippi State universities and plans to study accounting. She has participated […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Avocados From Mexico Brings Back Taco Tip-Off Program
Avocados From Mexico is teaming up with Mission Foods, a tortilla brand in the U.S., for the second consecutive year for the return of “Taco Tip Off.” The promotional program celebrates the college basketball season and championship and offers a full court advantage to boost avocado sales and increase basket size with Mission brand pitas, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, National
Hershey Sets Sights On Leading Better-For-You Confection
The Hershey Co. has shared key strategies to expand and grow the better-for-you chocolate category with new and differentiated capabilities. Hershey has long offered a wide variety of choices for consumers to enjoy their favorite confection brands, from its Reese’s Peanut Butter cups to miniature size offerings, thinner versions or with zero sugar. Now, the maker of […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Accellion Security Incident Impacts Kroger Family Of Companies
The Kroger Co. Family of Companies has confirmed that it was impacted by the data security incident affecting Accellion Inc. Accellion’s services were used by Kroger, as well as many other companies, for third-party secure file transfers. Accellion notified Kroger that an unauthorized person gained access to certain Kroger files by exploiting a vulnerability in […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Announces Two C-Suite Promotions
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, recently appointed Neil Falcone as CFO and Karen Meleta as chief communications officer. Its member companies own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners. Falcone, formerly VP of ShopRite financial services (SFS) and corporate finance, […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine At 60 South Carolina Stores
Publix’s online reservation system is open for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at 60 Publix pharmacies in South Carolina. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals by appointment only and while supplies last. In accordance with South Carolina’s guidelines, vaccinations can be administered to healthcare workers, individuals ages 65 and older, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, West
The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. Adds Hushka To Leadership Team
The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. has added Dr. Leslie Hushka to its senior leadership team as SVP of global corporate responsibility. Hushka will be responsible for leading the 120-year-old company in its efforts to protect and restore the health of the world’s oceans as it continues to work to close gaps on some of the industry’s […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Plans New Store In Benner Township, PA
The Giant Co. has released plans for its first store in Benner Township, Pennsylvania. It will be built in a new shopping center located on the northwest corner of Paradise Road and Benner Pike. “The Giant Co. has been a proud member of the State College community for more than 30 years, and we are […]
Posted inCBD News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
CbdMD Has Retained Swift As Regulatory Consultant
CbdMD, a cannabidiol (CBD) brand, has retained former US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official Dr. Sibyl Swift as a regulatory consultant to oversee the company’s regulatory initiatives and prepare its products for further certifications. From 2014 to 2020, Swift served in various capacities at the FDA, most notably as the associate director for research […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
My/Mochi Ice Cream Introduces New Name, Packaging And Ingredients
My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream is evolving the brand to My/Mochi. The four-year-old brand, with roots in a 100-year old family business and mochi tradition, also introduces new packaging, a product free of corn syrup and non-GMO ingredients. The brand, headquartered in Los Angeles, is the largest manufacturer of mochi ice cream in North America. The company is […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Latest News, National
First Supermarket Employee Day Launches With Fanfare
In just a few short months since its conception in November 2020, Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22 promises to be a significant event celebrated by the food industry from coast to coast today. FMI – The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this new holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Increases Transparency Around Seafood Sourcing
Stop & Shop, based in Quincy, Massachusetts, has partnered with the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP) to voluntarily report its seafood sources. This partnership adds another layer of transparency to the supermarket’s comprehensive seafood policy. While Stop & Shop’s existing policy ensures that its seafood is only sourced from sustainable and traceable fisheries and farms, working […]