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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.
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A Red-Letter Day For H-E-B In Houston’s The Heights

by Shelby Report Staff

H-E-B President Scott McClelland said there was a lot of pressure on him to get the new 92,000-s.f. store at 2300 Shepherd Drive in Houston’s The Heights just right. “My daughter lives in The Heights,” McClelland told The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade on opening day. “She told me, ‘Dad, if you really love me, you’ll […]

Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Store News, West, Women In The News

Seattle’s Central Co-Op Hires Catherine Cleveland As CEO

by Shelby Report Staff

The board of trustees for Seattle-based Central Co-op has hired Catherine Willis Cleveland as CEO. Central Co-op, a community-owned natural foods cooperative, is a full-service grocery store dedicated to sustainable practices and the Washington food economy. It sells organic produce, humanely raised meat and wild seafood, a large selection of bulk goods and herbs, an […]

Posted inWest, Beverage News, Suppliers

Swire Coca-Cola, Monster Energy Reach Agreement For Distribution

by Shelby Report Staff

Swire Coca-Cola USA has come to an agreement giving the company and other Coca-Cola franchise bottlers the rights to distribute Monster Energy Co. products in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. The terms of the deal give Swire Coca-Cola USA, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Deming Coca-Cola and Durango Coca-Cola distribution rights for Monster Energy products throughout Arizona […]

Posted inNational, Albertsons, Center Store, Frozen Food, Grocery News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Enlightened Introduces Pints and Novelty Ice Cream Bar

by Shelby Report Staff

Enlightened Ice Cream has introduced two new snack products featuring its signature high-protein, low-sugar ice cream: a novelty ice cream bar and a special flavor run in one-pint containers. The items include the popular combination of sweet and salty flavors. All That & a Bag of Chips is potato chip ice cream with chocolate chips and […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Chilean Salmon Marketing Council Unveils Patagonia-Focused Campaign

by Shelby Report Staff

The Chilean Salmon Marketing Council (CSMC), a U.S.-based entity dedicated to strengthening the reputation of Chilean Salmon, announced a new campaign, “The Promise of Patagonia,” at the annual Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston, Massachusetts. “The Promise of Patagonia” is focused on forging the connection for American consumers between the waters of Chilean Patagonia […]

Posted inNortheast, Home Page Latest News, Store News

Tops Marketplace In Connecticut Suffers Devastating Fire

by Shelby Report Staff

Tops Marketplace, an IGA grocery store in Southington, Connecticut, suffered a devastating fire on March 3. Fire officials have declared the store a total loss. There were no injuries reported. According to the store’s Facebook page, a Tops Marketplace Community Rebuild Fund has been organized by Tops Marketplace. The fund can be accessed at GoFundMe.com […]

Posted inHome Page Slider, Association News, Executive News, Independent Store News, Industry News, Midwest, Store News

Patrick G. Hagan Will Retire From Fareway In May

by Shelby Report Staff

Longtime employee and board member Patrick G. Hagan, SVP and treasurer, will retire from Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. on May 3 after 23 years of service. Hagan has served on the Fareway board of directors since 2010 and currently chairs the Fareway real estate and 401k/profit sharing committees. He also served as a trustee […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

NPI To Showcase Its Health Lines At ECRM Conference

by Shelby Report Staff

Nutritional Products International plans to showcase its products at the 2019 ECRM Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Vitamin & Hemp Solutions trade conference in Orlando, Florida. “We have a close, working relationship with ECRM and the buyers,” said Brian Gould, president of NPI. “The relationship extends beyond the four-day trade show. We are in contact with each […]

Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, Southeast, Suppliers

Odwalla Unveils 3 Smoobucha Flavors

by Shelby Report Staff

Stores nationwide are now selling Odwalla’s Smoobucha, the company’s take on the tea beverage kombucha. Odwalla Smoobucha is available in three flavors:  Citrus & Guava, Berry & Ginger and Apple & Greens. Odwalla Smoobucha was unveiled at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, California, earlier this month. It blends the taste and […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Snacks Brands, Southeast, Suppliers

Tierra Nueva Hires Industry Veterans For Snack Category Initiative

by Shelby Report Staff

Miami-based coffee technology company Tierra Nueva has hired two longtime industry executives as it launches its strategic marketing initiative. The company wants to broadly market its proprietary coffee ingredient formulations to target consumers interested in healthy snacking and indulgent snacking. Greg Keyes has been named Tierra Nueva’s VP of sales for bakery and restaurant, and […]

Posted inNortheast, Association News, Home Page Slider, Produce News

New England Produce Council Dinner Meeting Hosted By Dole

by Shelby Report Staff

The New England Produce Council Inc. (NEPC) held a dinner meeting at the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) on Thursday, March 14, sponsored by Dole and attended by retailers, vendors and foodservice representatives. The day began with a volunteer group of NEPC members sorting and packing food items for member agencies in eastern Massachusetts. Anthony Sattler, […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Perishables, Produce News, West

HAB Report: Avocado Purchasers Are A Diverse Group

by Shelby Report Staff

With $2.3 billion in annual retail sales, avocados are one of the largest categories in fresh produce, a new study published by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) concluded. “Avocado Shopper Insights: Regional Demographics and Purchase Trends” shows that avocado-purchasing households are a diverse group. While avocado-purchasing households are found in large numbers across all eight geographic […]

Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Southeast, Suppliers

Southeastern Mills Names Goodyear SVP Of Sales And Marketing

by Shelby Report Staff

Southeastern Mills has named Steve Goodyear SVP of sales and marketing, effective Feb. 25. In his new role, Goodyear will be responsible for strategy development and the execution of sales and marketing. “I am honored and excited to join and lead the sales and marketing teams at Southeastern Mills during this time of growth in the […]

Posted inDairy News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Kroger Promotes Georgia Grown ‘Milk Makes Amazing’ Campaign

by Shelby Report Staff

More than 168 Kroger stores throughout Georgia are participating in the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s “Milk Makes Amazing” promotion. The campaign is part of the ag department’s Georgia Grown program. Driven by Milk on My Mind, a dairy awareness program initiated by the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Milk, the partnership with Kroger educates consumers […]

Posted inNational, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Store News, Whole Foods

Nielsen: Walmart, Instacart, Kroger Gaining On Amazon

by Shelby Report Staff

The race to master omnichannel retail within the grocery/consumer packaged goods space is on, according to research conducted by Nielsen. With Walmart’s successful push toward online migration, the rapid rise of grocery delivery players like Instacart and Amazon’s foray into physical stores, it’s really anyone’s game to win. While it’s premature to predict how Amazon […]

Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News

Giant Food Launches Bags-4-My-Cause Program

by Shelby Report Staff

Giant Food Stores is empowering customers to support their favorite local nonprofit while helping the environment with its new Bags-4-My-Cause program. Each time a customer purchases a Bags-4-My-Cause reusable shopping bag with a giving tag, they can direct a $1 donation to a local nonprofit of their choice. If the customer does not direct the donation […]

Posted inWest, Beverage News, Suppliers

Ceria Brewing Co. Becomes Growpacker’s First Incubator Brand

by Shelby Report Staff

Growpacker Inc., a Toronto, Ontario-based contract manufacturer of foods and beverages that are infused with THC and CBD, has created a brand incubator and accelerator program to help companies who make products with THC and CBD develop their brands for sale in California. The first company to participate in the Brand Incubator and Accelerator Program […]

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Food Universe Opening A New Location On Long Island

by Shelby Report Staff

The newest Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. Food Universe banner store opens at 520 South Broadway, Hicksville, New York, on March 15. To celebrate, Food Universe will host a grand-opening at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, product sampling and entertainment for the family. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Key Food executives including CEO […]

Posted inNortheast, Health & Wellness, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Kind Snacks Asks FDA To Address Misleading Nutrient Content Claims

by Shelby Report Staff

Kind Healthy Snacks, with support from health and nutrition experts, filed a Citizen Petition urging the FDA to update the nutrient content claim regulation. The current regulation looks at the quantity of a nutrient instead of the quality of the overall food, which enables food marketers to put these claims on unhealthy products. As a result, consumers are led […]