AJG Packaging, a provider of packaging delivery solutions, has appointed Gurprit Kaur as quality assurance director. “Thanks to recent growth that we expect to continue well into the foreseeable future, the timing was right to bring on a new member to our senior leadership team with the right industry experience and track record to direct […]
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, Suppliers, West
Beringer Brothers Introduce Wine Aged In Tequila Barrels
Barrels once used to age premium tequilas now are being used to age the newest Sauvignon Blanc offered by Beringer Brothers. The California white wine is aged for 60 days in the former tequila barrels, giving it what one wine critic described as “a unique animal being lush while sprite with subtle hints of agave.” […]
Posted inSoutheast, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Store News, Supply Chain News
Rouses Markets To Develop Warehouse Complex In Terrebonne Parish
Rouses Markets will develop a new warehouse complex in Terrebonne Parish, about 40 miles west of New Orleans. The new facility is located on 32 acres at the intersection of Highway 311 and Highway 90. The site will include a 310,000-s.f. climate-controlled space and land to add more warehouses, coolers, freezers and eventually a commissary. […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Beverage News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, New Products, Organic Natural, Suppliers
Drake’s Organic Spirits Introduces Spiked Ice Adult Frozen Treats
Minneapolis-based Drake’s Organic Spirits has unveiled Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice freeze-and-eat alcoholic ice pops. Drake’s Organic Spirits distills all organic premium vodka, white rum, spiced rum and mixes. The adult organic treats feature 15 percent ABV and 80 calories each. Drake’s Organic Spiked Ice will be available in four flavors: mango rum punch, vodka lemonade, […]
Posted inGrocery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Ferrero Acquires Kellogg Co.’s Cookies And Fruit Snacks
The Ferrero Group has reached an agreement to acquire the cookie, fruit and fruit-flavored snack, ice cream cone and pie crust businesses from Kellogg Co. The agreement is worth $1.3 billion. Among the cookie brands Ferrero acquires are Keebler, Famous Amos Cookies, Mother’s, Murray sugar-free cookies, and Little Brownie Bakers, supplier of cookies to the […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Suppliers
Campbell Soup Co. Makes Changes To Board Of Directors
The Campbell Soup Co. of Camden, New Jersey, has made known that Les C. Vinney will retire as chairman of the board and as a director. The board of directors has elected Keith McLoughlin to succeed Vinney as chairman. J.P. Bilbrey, former CEO of The Hershey Co., has been appointed to the board, and Sara […]
Posted inSoutheast, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Store News
Publix Employees Aid Communities On Publix Serves Day
More than 7,500 Publix employees throughout the Southeast are serving their communities for the annual Publix Serves Day on April 2. This is the sixth year for Publix Serves Day, which unites associates in community service. “Publix encourages associates to support the communities we serve,” said Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix’s […]
Posted inSouthwest, Home Page Slider, Suppliers
Teasdale Latin Foods Introduce Teasdale Simply Especial Flavored Beans
Teasdale Latin Foods has introduced its new Teasdale Simply Especial line of flavored beans. The chefs in the Teasdale kitchen have fused pea protein into the formulas for the Simply Especial line to get 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving. “This is a very exciting time and we’re at the forefront of innovation in […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Suppliers
Boston Beer Hires Lesya Lysyj Chief Marketing Officer
The Boston Beer Co. Inc., brewers of Samuel Adams beers, has hired Lesya Lysyj as CMO. Lysyj will join the company in April and will be responsible for overseeing the company’s planning, development and execution of its brand development, marketing and advertising initiatives. She will lead brand management, innovation, digital and social marketing, media, consumer […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Foodtown Of Morningside Heights Opens In Manhattan
The grand opening of the Foodtown of Morningside Heights was held on March 29, at the store located at 1316 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan. The store is owned and operated by Gabriel Estevez. The newly renovated supermarket offers an enhanced selection of fresh produce and quality meats; expanded deli and bakery departments; and local favorite items to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast, Store News
Publix Vice Chairman Barney Barnett Announces Retirement
Publix Vice Chairman Barney Barnett says he is retiring at the end of April after 50 years with the company. Barnett is one of only 20 associates who served the company for 50 years. His retirement as vice chairman is effective April 30, but Barnett will remain on the board of the Publix Super Markets […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Midwest, Store News
Schnuck Markets Plans To Close Two Missouri Stores
Schnuck Markets will close its 10634 St. Charles Rock Road location in St. Ann on May 5 and a store in Festus at 1275 North Truman Boulevard on June 30. Both stores are in Missouri. All of the approximately 130 employees at the two stores will be offered transfers to nearby Schnucks stores and retain […]
Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider
Giant Food To Open Warrington, Pennsylvania, Store On April 5
Giant Food Stores will celebrate the grand opening of a new store located at 1661 Easton Road, Warrington, Pennsylvania, on Friday, April 5, at 8 a.m. The new store replaces Giant’s current store located at 2395 York Road, Jamison, which will close for business on April 4 at 6 p.m. Approximately 50 additional full-and part-time […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National, Perishables
Whole Foods Market Carries No Evil Foods Nationwide
No Evil Foods is now carried nationwide at 250 Whole Foods Market stores. No Evil Foods is an artisan plant meat vegan food start-up based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company started from a small kitchen where founders Sadrah Schadel and Mike Woliansky crafted their signature proteins to create meat made from plants using simple, […]
Posted inIndustry News, Merchandising News, Southeast, Suppliers
Pop Displays Relocating To New Facility Near Atlanta
Yonkers, New York-based Pop Displays is investing $7.9 million to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility near Atlanta. Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced the new Pop Displays plant in East Point will create 280 jobs. “We are excited to welcome an innovative company like Pop Displays to Georgia,” Kemp said. “I am confident […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, New Products, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Pic Select Fresh Baby Food Introduces Four New Flavors
Pic Select Fresh second-stage baby food has added four new flavors: pears, carrots, banana and mixed vegetables. Pic Select Fesh is part of Lincolnshire, Illinois-based Goode Foods Inc. Pic Select Fresh offers foods with no sugar added and no artificial colors or flavors and emphasizes products that are high in fiber, high in protein and […]
Posted inSouthwest, Corporate Store News, Store News
Walmart Announces Plan For June 2019 Shareholders’ Meeting
Walmart has released its schedule of activities for its 2019 annual shareholders’ meeting in June. A formal business meeting for shareholders to vote on proxy proposals is set June 5, with a separate event traditionally for associates and shareholders on June 7. Shareholders of record must present proof of share ownership and photo identification to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Makes Twisted Ranch Restaurant Sauce Line
Fans of the St. Louis, Missouri, destination restaurant Twisted Ranch soon will be able to buy its ranch line in stores nationwide. Heinz Kraft is making Twisted Ranch sauces in five flavors: black pepper parmesan, cheesy smoked bacon, honey dipped wasabi, garlic smashed Buffalo and mango spiked habanero. Twisted Ranch sauces will be available in […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Associated Grocers Of New England Hires Visser-Depp
Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) has hired Ann Visser-Depp as director of fresh merchandising and procurement. On April 1, Visser-Depp will begin at AGNE and will report to Peter Vail, VP merchandising and procurement. Reporting to Visser-Depp will be Ray Choate, director of meat/seafood/deli and bakery, and Lenny Miner, category manager of produce. Visser-Depp […]
Posted inSoutheast, Association News
TGCSA Applauds Approval Of Statewide Standardization Bill
The Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association says it is pleased the Tennessee Senate agreed with the retail industry in its vote to approve the Statewide Standardization bill. The bill prevents local municipalities and communities from passing ordinances regulating single-use plastic bags, containers or other items. The Tennesee House of Representatives voted on the bill […]