The Giant Co. has launched its latest ready-to-eat meal solution, All Set in a Box. Now available at all Giant and Martin’s stores, the hot meal option that includes a main course and sides for a family of four. Most varieties cost less than $5 per serving. “While families are spending more time gathered around the table […]
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 inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Calypso Releases Distribution Agreement With Big Geyser
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Calypso, originator of the flavored lemonade category, has released a distribution agreement with Big Geyser, the largest independent non-alcoholic beverage distributor in the New York metro area. This partnership brings Calypso products to the five boroughs of New York City, along with Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties, representing access to 26,000 outlets. “We are […]
Posted inNew Products, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
The Pioneer Woman Launches New Seasonings Line
The Pioneer Woman, a leading lifestyle brand represented by Earthbound Brands, will launch a new line of custom seasonings created in partnership with Old World Spices & Seasonings Inc., the premier spice blend manufacturer. Inspired by fan-favorite recipes from Ree Drummond, known as The Pioneer Woman, the new spices bring her signature flavors into consumers’ kitchens nationwide. […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Tillamook Releases Two New Vintages Of Maker’s Reserve Aged Cheddar
Tillamook County Creamery Association, the more than 110-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op based in Tillamook, Oregon, has released Maker’s Reserve 2011 and 2018 vintages into its Maker’s Reserve program. These cheeses are part of a broader assortment of Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar vintages available this year, including 2015, 2016 and 2017. “Tillamook Maker’s Reserve […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Reveals Plans For New Store In Philadelphia
The Giant Co. has revealed plans for another investment in the city of Philadelphia as it prepares to begin construction on a new store, located at 2201 Cottman Ave. “With its diverse neighborhoods, people and undeniable passion for food, there’s no place quite like Philadelphia, and that’s exactly why The Giant Co. continues to invest in new […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Farmer Brothers Announces Opening of West Coast Distribution Center
Northlake, Texas-based Farmer Bros. Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, has opened a new 156,600-square-foot distribution center in Rialto, California. The Rialto facility opening reflects the successful execution of the company’s last major supply chain optimization initiative as part of its broader turnaround strategy. As previously revealed, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division Delivers Diapers To Helping Mamas
Kroger’s Atlanta Division delivered four pallets of diapers, with a retail value of more than $7,500, to Helping Mamas, the baby supply bank of North Georgia. “Families are not only facing increased food insecurity during the pandemic, they’re struggling to purchase essential items such as diapers,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Gillette Launches Planet Kind – Sustainable Razor And Skincare Brand
Gillette, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has formally launched Planet Kind, a new shaving and skincare brand that is kind to skin and the planet. Planet Kind packaging is recyclable and made with 85 percent recycled paper, 85 percent recycled plastic or infinitely recyclable aluminum. The lineup also includes a razor handle made with 60 percent […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pan-O-Gold Introduces New Village Hearth Half Loaves
Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., a family-owned commercial bakery with state-of-the-art facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, introduced new Village Hearth Half Loaves in January. “Our customers have been asking for a smaller loaf, and we listened. Our new half loaves are the perfect size for smaller households.” said Bob Gartland, SVP. “The slices are the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Ninety-Five Percent Of Retailers Say Inventory Optimization Is Top Priority
Symphony RetailAI has released the findings from its Category Planning & Assortment Optimization Executive Survey, conducted in partnership with Incisiv. In the survey, retail executives demonstrated a short-term shift in priorities to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, with 95 percent citing inventory optimization as their top priority as they enter a new fiscal year. Symphony RetailAI is […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
The Coca-Cola Co. Introduces Bottles Made From Recycled Materials
The Coca-Cola Co., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has introduced a new 13.2-oz. bottle made from 100 percent recycled plastic material. This new bottle will be available first in the company’s biggest and most iconic brand: Coca-Cola. In addition, the company announced the transition to bottles made from 100 percent recycled plastic material across a selection […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
AllCart Launches App To Help Consumers Save On Groceries
AllCart has launched a free app that helps shoppers find the best local deals. The AllCart app is available on iTunes, Google Play and on AllCart’s website. In today’s market, American consumers committed to the best deals and spending less time in the stores due to the pandemic do not have many choices, as popular […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Launches Grocery Locker Pickup In Boston
Stop & Shop has launched a walk-up grocery Locker Pickup option at its store in Boston, Massachusetts, located at 1620 Tremont Street in Brigham Circle. Designed to provide a convenient new pickup option, the offering allows customers to skip the line by ordering their groceries online and picking them up from safe, secure and temperature-controlled lockers at a time of their choosing. To […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Selects IFCO As Provider Of Reusable Plastic Containers
IFCO System, the world’s largest operator of reusable plastic containers for fresh food packaging, and Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart have completed a multi-year business agreement. It will expand the retailer’s use of IFCO RPCs and make IFCO Walmart’s exclusive RPC packaging provider for select fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the U.S. “IFCO and Walmart share […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Wayne Farms’ Chef’s Craft Gourmet Chicken Expanding Retail Footprint
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne Farms’ Chef’s Craft Gourmet Chicken is continuing its retail expansion by offering its products in additional grocery stores. The chef-inspired brand of products is now available at Midwest retail giant Meijer. The Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet, Grilled Chicken Breast Chunks and Gluten-Free Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks are being sold at more than 65 […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
Suppliers To Convenience Retailing Industry Confident About 2021
Convenience stores suppliers saw their sales in the channel grow in 2020, with nearly twice as many reporting an increase than a decrease (50 percent vs. 28 percent, respectively), according to the results in a new NACS survey of supplier members. The NACS supplier member survey results mirror what NACS retailer members reported in a […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Acosta Appoints Socia As EVP Of Business Development
Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer-packaged goods industry, has appointed Kelly Socia as EVP of business development for North America, effective Feb. 3. Socia brings nearly 20 years of experience working with CPG companies and retailers across sales, marketing, e-commerce, and data and analytics. In this role, she will lead […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Foods Inc. Makes New Appointments To Management Positions
The management of Big Y Foods Inc. has released several new appointments. “At Big Y, we are committed to providing the tools and training necessary to support our employees in their development. We look forward to their growth in the pursuit of excellence as they personally develop their own skills in order to take on […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger To Pay All Associates Who Take COVID-19 Vaccine
The Kroger Co., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, will provide a one-time payment of $100 to all associates who receive the full manufacturer-recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to the new vaccine payment, the company also announced an additional $50 million investment to thank and reward associates across its 35-state footprint, including a $100 store […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Starts Upward Pathways Career Development Program
Tyson Foods Inc., based in Springdale, Arkansas, is launching Upward Pathways, an in-plant career development program that provides frontline team members with job skills training and workforce certifications at no cost. The program will be piloted at 10 of the company’s plant locations and is a partnership between Tyson, adult education providers and community colleges […]