The USC Marshall School of Business has launched a new online degree program. The master of science, food industry leadership (MS.FIL), is designed for current and future food industry executives. Developed through conversations with senior-level food industry management (FIM) program alumni and the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), the MS.FIL will deliver relevant and […]
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 inDairy News, Feature, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, New Products, Perspectives
Milk Category Commoditization Is Not The Best Tactic
Author’s note: After a hiatus following brain surgery due to the discovery of a brain aneurysm, I have returned to my writing responsibilities with The Shelby Report and am now better than new. It’s great to be back! by Cindy Sorensen/ owner and CEO of The Grocery Group Today’s milk case is exploding with an abundance […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Grocery News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, National, Shelby Content, Shelby Signature Content, Suppliers
Mars Wrigley’s Front-End Plan Can Bring ‘Instant’ Double‑Digit Growth
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest & Southwest As food retailers know very well, the majority of consumers no longer eat three sit-down meals every day. They are snacking instead. It is no surprise, then, that the fastest-growing category in the check lane is snacks. Yet snacks only get about 8 percent of the space there, Rimsha Baig, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Industry News, Northeast
Alltown Launches Its First Points-Based Loyalty Program
Alltown, a New England convenience retailer owned by Global Partners LP, has launched Alltown Advantage, its first points-based loyalty program that rewards customers for shopping or fueling at any Alltown market locations. The program is accessible via the Alltown Advantage app or an Alltown Advantage card. Free to download and use, customers will receive two […]
Posted inNortheast, Beverage News, Grocery News, Independent Store News, Specialty, Store News
Big Y Names Christian D’Amour To Head Table & Vine Division
Big Y Foods has appointed Christian D’Amour as senior manager of its Table & Vine division, which is focused on fine wine, local beer, craft spirits and gourmet foods. D’Amour will be responsible for Table & Vine’s sales, marketing and operations. His responsibilities include the flagship location in West Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as seven […]
Posted inDeli News, Grocery News, Northeast
Food Emporium Celebrates Newest Location In Marlboro, New Jersey
Key Food Stores Co-operative, a New York-based company primarily comprising independently owned and corporate grocery stores, opened its newest The Food Emporium location in Marlboro, New Jersey, on May 11. “Store owner Joe Doleh has worked so hard to make The Food Emporium into a beautiful store,” said John Durante, Key Food VP of business […]
Posted inDeli News, Grocery News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Perishables, Store News
Just Add Cooking And Roche Bros. Partner On In-Store Meal Kits
Just Add Cooking, a Boston meal kit company, and Roche Bros. Supermarkets are partnering to launching grab-and-go meal kits in select Roche Bros. stores. The kits—Brothers Marketplace meal kits by Just Add Cooking—will be sold in the stores, featuring locally sourced ingredients from Just Add Cooking. Just Add Cooking has been delivering locally sourced meal […]
Posted inNortheast
Cumberland Farms Honors Fallen Corporal With One-Day Fundraiser
Cumberland Farms will host a fundraiser for the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Fund on Friday, May 18, at all of its 43 retail locations across Maine. On that day, the company will donate 10 cents for every hot and iced coffee and Chill Zone beverage purchased to the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Fund. Corporate Cole, 61, a Somerset County Sheriff’s officer, was killed while […]
Posted inGrocery News, Home Page Latest News, Organic Natural, Specialty, Wholesaler/Distributor News
United Natural Foods Names New President And Leadership Team
The board of directors of United Natural Foods Inc. named a new president and leadership team that will take their positions on Aug. 1. Chris Testa, who currently serves as president of the Atlantic Region, will become president, overseeing the company’s broadline natural, organic and specialty distribution business in the U.S.; Select Nutrition; e-commerce; and enterprise […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Northeast, Store News, Sustainability News
Stop & Shop Green Energy Facility In Mass. Gets Design-Build Award
Stop & Shop’s new green energy facility in Freetown, Massachusetts, which converts food waste into clean energy, received an honorable mention at the 2018 New England Design-Build Awards. Each year, the Design-Build Institute of America’s New England chapter recognizes regional projects that demonstrate excellence in effectively integrating design and construction services to produce “high-value outcomes […]
Posted inNortheast, Grocery Store Layout, Industry News, Store News
Spencer, Massachusetts, Big Y Store Receives Major Upgrades
Big Y Foods has completed renovations to its Spencer, Massachusetts, World Class Market. The project brought about major upgrades in many areas of the 50,753-s.f. store as well as several new additions in response to changing customer needs. Big Y Spencer originally opened in November 1995; the store’s most recent previous remodel took place in April […]
Posted inNortheast
Global Partners Of Massachusetts To Sell 32 Retail Locations
Global Partners LP in Waltham, Massachusetts, is selling 32 “non-strategic” retail locations with gasoline in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. Fourteen of the sites are in Massachusetts, nine are in Connecticut, three are in New York and six are in Maryland. The sites come with Global Partners’ fuel agreements. Lot sizes range from 7,000 s.f. to […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Equipment & Technology, Industry News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News
BJ’s Wholesale Club Adds Same-Day Online Ordering And Pickup
BJ’s Wholesale Club has updated its website with new features like Shop BJs.com–Pick Up in Club. The new online ordering service allows shoppers to place their order and then pick it up in the club on the same day. The updated site also allows shoppers to add digital coupons to select online orders. BJ’s members […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National, Specialty, Suppliers
Mondelēz To Acquire New York’s Tate’s Bake Shop
Mondelēz International has signed an agreement with global private equity firm The Riverside Co. and other shareholders—including Tate’s Bake Shop founder Kathleen King—to acquire Tate’s for nearly $500 million. Mondelēz says the deal gives it entree into the premium cookie market. Tate’s was founded in 2000 on Long Island, New York, producing cookies and baked goods. Mondelēz says […]
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Rutter’s Plans To Expand Its Reach To West Virginia, Maryland
Rutter’s is expanding its operations outside central Pennsylvania, the York, Pennsylvania-based chain has acknowledged. Construction has begun on a new store that is planned to open at the end of May in West Virginia. Future plans include a new store in Maryland, where Rutter’s operated stores years ago but closed them “a while ago,” according […]
Posted inNortheast
NACS Joins With Health Groups To Curb Sugary Drink Consumption
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the American Beverage Association (ABA) and two of the nation’s major health organizations have joined forces to help people reduce the amount of sugar and calories they consumer through beverages. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) are facilitating the collaboration […]
Posted inNortheast, Association News
Bimbo Bakeries Sales Director To Receive NJFC Max Stone Award
Craig Coyle, senior sales director for Bimbo Bakeries USA, will be honored with the Max Stone Trade Relations Award during the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) 2018 Trade Relations Conference on Wednesday, May 16, at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Max Stone Award is named in honor of the longtime […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Industry News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Former Maryland Steel Mill To House Hydroponic Greenhouse
Gotham Greens, a local produce brand, will open a hydroponic greenhouse in Maryland at the site of the former Bethlehem Steel mill now owned by Tradepoint Atlantic. The company’s expansion to Baltimore brings it to the third city in its growing network of urban greenhouses, which also are located in New York and Chicago. The initial […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Industry News, Northeast, Sustainability News, Whole Foods
Three Pennsylvania Whole Foods Install EV Charging Stations
Blink Charging Co., an electric vehicle (EV) charging station operator, has deployed charging stations at three Pennsylvania Whole Foods Markets. The Whole Foods units will connect to the Blink Network, a cloud-based system that operates, manages and tracks Blink EV charging stations. Any Whole Foods shopper with an electric vehicle will be able to use […]
Posted inNortheast, Association News
NEPC Dinner Sees Record Attendance, Speakers Forecast Strong Peach Season
The New England Produce Council (NEPC) reported record attendance at a dinner meeting held at Fenway Park in Boston. The event was sponsored by Sunny Valley International Inc., a supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to the North American market since 1986. Special event speakers included representatives of South Carolina and New Jersey peach growers […]