The miniature version, offered in L.A. and Orlando, offers a taste of three new flavors ahead of their full-size nationwide debut in January.
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 inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Featured News, Finance News, West
Albertsons Pulls Fiscal 2026 Outlook, Launches Business Review As Q2 Net Income Falls
Albertsons Companies withdrew its fiscal 2026 outlook and launched a business review as second quarter net income fell and identical sales slipped.
Posted inGrocers Give, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest, West
Bashas’, Food City Offer Learning Garden Grants To AZ, NM Schools
The goal of the gardens is to help children understand where their food comes from while developing healthy eating habits.
Posted inProduce News, Perishables, Suppliers, West
California Pizza Kitchen Salads Headed To Refrigerated Aisle In ’27
CPK is partnering with Five Star Gourmet Foods, the Ontario, California-based company behind the Simply Fresh brand.
Posted inProduce News, New Products, Southeast, Suppliers
Fresh Express Adds 2 Restaurant-Inspired Chopped Salad Kits
“We see an opportunity to change the conversation around salad from routine to anticipation,” said Fabian Pereira of Fresh Express.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Organic Natural, Southeast
Plum Market To Launch Retail Innovation Award At Miami Beach F&B Expo
A presenting sponsor of the event, Plum Market will fast-track the best new packaged product exhibited.
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Retail, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize Reveals Next CEO, Elects USA’s Peters To Management Board
Thierry Garnier will join Ahold Delhaize and succeed Frans Muller as president and CEO in 2027.
Posted inInternational Foods, Deli News, National, News, Organic Natural, Store News, Suppliers
Mezete Expands U.S. Distribution With Several Grocers
New placements include Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle’s Market District, Heinen’s, Market of Choice, Earth Fare and Associated Food Stores.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Entering Charlotte Market With Ballantyne Opening Oct. 14
In preparation for the opening, the store team has donated $30,000 to area organizations.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Krusteaz Debuts Pancake Pause Box To Promote Phone-Free Breakfasts
Available exclusively online, each box comes with a year’s worth of Krusteaz Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix.
Expert Article
Non-Food For Thought: Owning The Holiday Occasion
By Craig Grayson, Vice President Merchandising & Marketing, Imperial Distributors Inc. The holiday season has evolved beyond a defined period of gift buying, decorating and seasonal shopping. For today’s consumer, it is a series of interconnected occasions (entertaining, gifting, baking, decorating, celebrating and preparing for family and friends), all taking place against a backdrop of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, West
PCC Community Markets To Open 17th In Seattle Neighborhood
Among its features, the new store will offer PCC’s refreshed pizza program, made with local, organic Cairnspring Mills flour and 100 percent olive oil.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Pharmacy, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, SCAN Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans With Grocery Benefit
The plans will be available in six counties in Texas and three in Arizona.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Organic Natural, West, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open 1st Simi Valley, CA, Store Nov. 10
The store is the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s 96th in the state of California.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Produce News, Suppliers
Wonderful Pistachios’ 2nd Josh Allen Campaign Debuts Oct. 12
Allen’s family owns a farm that grows pistachios that are sold to Wonderful Pistachios.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Produce News, Sustainability News
Busch’s Marks 28 Years Of School Tours With Mr. Pat
Pat Grimes, a longtime Busch’s team member who has led the tours since the beginning, makes the tours an interactive learning experience.
Posted inAisle Watch, Featured News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Suppliers
Sol Dias Ice Cream Wins Grand Prize In H-E-B’s 2026 Quest For Texas Best
Sol Dias co-founder Victor Garcia learned to make the ice cream pops from his Mexican-born parents.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Cuts Ribbon On $1.6M City Store Refresh
Kroger held a community celebration Oct. 9 to unveil renovations at the Howell Mill Square store.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, Grocery Research, News, Southwest
HPP Workshop At Oklahoma State Points To Cleaner Labels, Longer Shelf Life For Fresh Foods
High-pressure processing is being used on a range of products, from ready-to-eat meats to raw pet food.
Posted inGrocery Research, Aisle Watch, Food Service News, National
Datassential Predicts 2027 Food, Flavor And Beverage Trends
Ten trends Datassential flagged early have graduated to mainstream must-haves, including whipped feta, chili crisp, sticky toffee pudding, hibiscus and dirty soda.