The membership club retailer announced the preliminary yearly results while announcing August’s strong sales figures.
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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.
NCA Promotes Kissin To VP Of Marketing And Technology
Paul Kissin will handle NCA’s approach to new technologies to the benefit of member companies and the overall industry.
Harps CEO Eskew To Retire; Van Hoose Named Successor
Eskew will step down after nearly 50 years at Harps, while Van Hoose returns a member of the founding family to the company’s top role.
Walmart+ Adds Citgo, Growing Gas Benefit To 17K Stations
Walmart+ members in parts of the Southeast, Midwest and Northeast will see some of the biggest gains in access, the retailer said.
Sweet-Heat Trend Reaches Canned Meat With Spam Hot Honey
Hormel Foods said the new variety is a permanent addition to the lineup of more than 10 varieties.
Allegiance Retail Services Brings Back Conese To Lead Merchandising
He will provide strategic direction in several areas, as well as overall value for the co-op’s independent retail members.
Wild Alaskan Co. Takes DTC Seafood Brand To Target Nationwide
Formerly a direct-to-consumer brand, Wild Alaskan is launching five frozen seafood items with the retailer.
Survey: Fees Push 68 Percent Of Shoppers To Abandon Delivery Orders
The average American will pay $9.49 in food delivery fees before deciding to pick up an order instead.
H-E-B Helping Heroes Adopts 1,300 First Responder Stations
The grocer donated $150,000 to first responder nonprofits to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
Wegmans Anchors 9/11 Day Meal Pack Marking 25th Anniversary
Four hundred-plus volunteers assemble more than 145,000 multi-serving oatmeal kits for families in need as part of the observance.
Kroger’s Martinsville, IN, Remodel Part Of Year’s $200M Investments
Central Division President Mike Goodwin said the goal of the remodel was to make the store more convenient and comfortable.
Small Discrepancies, Real Dollars: A Look at Grocery Invoice Data
If these small discrepancies aren’t identified and addressed, they can easily become patterns that repeat month after month, store after store.
Whole Foods Investing $230M In Team Member Pay, Benefits
Among the enhacements, U.S. team members will gain access to Amazon’s benefits package on Jan. 1.
Kroger Q2 Identical Sales Up 0.2%; Sales Guidance Lowered
Adjusted e-commerce sales was a bright spot for the grocer, growing 20 percent during the quarter.
Food City Replacement Store In VA Opens Sept. 16
The company’s history in the Smyth County community stretches back nearly half a century.
Niman Ranch Debuts Hatch Green Chile Bratwurst At Whole Foods
Stores in the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions will carry the product.
Grocers Give Back: Retailers Rallying For Their Communities
The grocers’ efforts to support their communities include checkout donations, associate volunteerism and supplier partnerships.
Tops, By Abigail Lee To Unveil Royalty Print Snacks At Sept. 12 Event
The Royalty-print snacks will be available at most Tops locations, while tailgate merchandise will be sold at nearly 30 stores in pop-up style boutiques.
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy of a business or industry leader.
