Mills comes from Tractor Supply, where he set technology direction for the retailer.
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 inFrozen Food, Association News, National, Suppliers
AFFI Adds Hubbard As Sr. Director Of Government Affairs
He formerly served as senior manager of federal government and industry relations at Land O’Lakes.
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
NRF: Retail Sales Post 10th Straight Month Of Growth In July
Retail sales rose for the 10th consecutive month in July, with grocery up 4.52 percent year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
Posted inProduce News, Beverage News, Center Store, Marketing News, Suppliers, West
3 Wonderful Brand Patches To Adorn Fresno State Jerseys
In addition, the Wonderful Pistachios logo will be painted on the field for home football games.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Merchandising News, National, News, Northeast
Haribo Of America Names Jon Hughes CEO, Opens 1st U.S. Store
Haribo of America has named Jon Hughes president and CEO as the gummi maker opens its first U.S. retail stores in New York and Massachusetts.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, News, Organic Natural, Southwest
Natural Grocers Q3 Net Sales, Comparable Stores Up
The grocer said its new store growth plan continues to gain momentum, with two more planned this fall.
Posted inNews, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Pharmacy, Produce News, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Completes Niagara Falls Remodel, Adding A Pharmacy
The store’s exterior changes included updated awnings, signage, paint, cart corrals and a refreshed fuel station.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Central Finishes Pay Less Remodel In Lafayette, IN
The Beck Lane location is a part of an “ambitious” investment plan for the division this year.
Posted inNews, Independent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Reopens Remodeled Laurel Location
The Maryland project continues a steady remodel cadence for the grocer.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Brings Back Josh Allen Cereal To Benefit Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo will get $1 from every box sold.
Expert Article
The Grocery AP Challenge Generic Automation Doesn’t Solve
Most AP automation tools were built for offices, not grocery receiving docks. Discover why grocers lose $37K/yr to DSD pricing errors—and how to stop it.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Named Official Grocer Of 25th National Buffalo Wing Festival
Organizers expect more than 25,000 attendees to work through roughly 12 tons of wings over the two days.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Dairy News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Giant Food Donates $85K To Bay Alliance As MD Remodel Unveiled
Part of the grocer’s Clean Water Partnership, the funds will support sustainability at Maola dairy farms in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Safeway Opens As Anchor Of The Gilmore In Gilbert, AZ
The store is located in one of the fastest-growing cities in metro Phoenix’s Southeast Valley.
Posted inProduce News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Brings Back Hatch Chile Fest
The peppers will be roasted at stores and also will complement made-in-house items like mac and cheese and coleslaw.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Center Store, Featured News, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, National, News
Instacart Data Shows Variety Packs, Snack Bites Surge As School Year Nears
Instacart data shows variety pack snacks up 41 percent for back-to-school, with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios in a tight cereal race.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Marketing News, Southeast, Suppliers
Acosta Clients Have Path Into Independent Pharmacy With New Partnership
The alliance is designed to ease manufacturers’ entry into a new growth channel, Acosta says.
Posted inInternational Foods, Featured News, Food Service News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, West
Seafood City Opens 1st Arizona Store At Mall In Chandler
The 66,000-square-foot supermarket featuring Filipino, Asian and other international products anchors Chandler Fashion Center.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Division Exceeds Goal In Child Hunger Campaign
The division raised more than two and a half times its $50,000 goal.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Ingles Markets, News, Southeast
Ingles Q3 Sales Up, Net Income Slips Due To Higher Expenses
Operating and administrative expenses were up nearly $8 million for the quarter.