Nearly three-quarters of early food adopters now use AI for food-related decisions, up from 55 percent a year earlier, the largest single-year jump recorded in the four years of Curious Plot‘s Consumer Curiosity Report. The Minneapolis-based food, agriculture and animal nutrition marketing agency released its fourth annual report July 29. It tracks early food adopters, […]
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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.
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Former KDP Exec Takes Over As 7-Eleven CEO Aug. 1
Leyva succeeds longtime CEO Joe DePinto, who retired at the end of 2025 after more than two decades leading 7-Eleven.
Posted inMarketing News, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Named Official Grocery Partner Of Penn State Athletics
The Carlisle-based retailer also will serve as the first cornerstone partner of the renovated West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium when it opens in fall 2027.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Pharmacy, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Joins Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program
The Bridge program allows eligible Medicare Part D members fill GLP-1 prescriptions for weight management.
Posted inFrozen Food, Midwest, News, Suppliers
For Sara Lee’s 85th Birthday, She Got A Cake All Her Own
The cake was created from two Sara Lee signature products: All Butter Pound Cake and Cheesecake.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Long Island Grocers Unite: Giunta’s Meat Farms To Acquire King Kullen
The deal brings together two family-owned grocers and is expected to close in September.
Posted inFinance News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Sales Up, Comps Down In Q2; New Store Pace To Grow In Q3
The Phoenix-based grocer expects to open at least 15 stores in the third quarter – its largest quarterly cadence to date.
Posted inRetail Media, Marketing News, National, News, Online Grocery Technology
Grocery TV, Esri Partner To Bring Data-Driven Targeting To In-Store Media
The collaboration allows brands and agencies to plan in-store campaigns using the behavioral segments they rely on for TV and digital buys.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Annual FMS/NGA Study: Independents Held Firm In Fiscal 2025
Despite cautious consumer spending and ongoing economic uncertainty, independents recorded some positive numbers in FY25.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
The Market Of Point Pleasant Beach Now Open On Jersey Shore
Associated Supermarket Group celebrated the grand opening of The Market of Point Pleasant Beach on July 24, returning a full-service supermarket to a longtime neighborhood grocery location on the New Jersey shore. Located at 505 Richmond Ave., the store is owned and operated by Shap Markets and is the company’s fifth independent supermarket. At more […]
Posted inDeli News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology, Produce News
Heinen’s Expands Its Afresh AI Usage In Fresh Departments
Heinen’s is extending its use of the Afresh AI platform to period ending inventory across its fresh departments, replacing manual after-hours counts with AI-generated inventory estimates in produce, meat, deli, cheese and bakery. The Warrensville Heights, Ohio-based grocer already used Afresh for store ordering, so adding the inventory review required no new integrations or devices, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
More Regional Grocery Brands Join Uber Eats Marketplace
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Hays, Lowe’s Market and Piggly Wiggly stores in North Carolina have joined the platform.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Redner’s Hiring For Its ‘Fresh Market 2.0’ Opening In October
The Fresh Market 2.0 format centers on foodservice, with in-store eateries and retail islands showcasing burgers, donuts and more.
Posted inSustainability News, Costco Wholesale, Equipment & Technology, News, Southeast, West
Costco Distribution Center In Florida Gains Off-Grid Capability
The project, completed in conjunction with Trinity Energy, allows the facility to operate off the utility grid when needed.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
AWG Urges Suppliers To Prioritize Independents At Crossmark Summit
Viewed collectively, independent grocers comprise one of the industry’s largest retail networks.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Stew Leonard’s Promotes 9, Including 3 Founder’s Grandchildren
The Connecticut-based family-owned grocer said the moves advance its next generation of leadership.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Modernizes ‘Always Save’ Packaging With Bolder Look
The opening-price-point brand is getting a new look for the first time in nearly a decade.
Posted inNational, Featured News, News, Online Grocery Technology, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Launches AI Shopping Assistant Across All Banners
The company positioned the launch around the back-to-school season, as shoppers get back into their normal routines.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Lidl US Continues NY Growth With Upcoming Brooklyn Store
Located in the borough’s Williamsburg neighborhood, the new store is slated to open Aug. 26.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize USA Adds Shoppable Recipes, Product Pages
The partnership is designed to help shoppers “move from discovery to cart with fewer steps,” says ADUSA’s Keith Nicks.