Local, unique and fresh. Those are the words that best describe The Market on Limestone in Gainesville, Georgia, according to President and CEO Darrell Wiley, who debuted the unit at 2500 Limestone Parkway on May 31. The store, formerly a J&J Foods, closed Memorial Day evening and reopened under its new name with a ribbon-cutting […]
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, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, National, Nonfood Items
Albertsons Cos. Acquires MedCart Specialty Pharmacy
Albertsons Cos. has acquired MedCart Specialty Pharmacy in order to, the supermarket chain says, strengthen and extend its pharmacy specialty services. MedCart Specialty Pharmacy is an URAC-accredited pharmaceutical and healthcare provider of customized specialty care services and medication management for patients and physicians addressing complex diseases. “MedCart Specialty Pharmacy has built an exemplary operation, which complements […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Latest News, National
Study Finds Lean Pork Fits In A Balanced Eating Plan For Weight Loss, Healthy Aging
Including nutrient-rich lean pork as part of a weight-loss diet could help women achieve their weight-loss success and improve their ability to get around, according to new research published in Current Developments in Nutrition. Duke University researchers found high-risk, obese women following weight-loss diets, which included lean pork, experienced significant weight loss, improved physical function and […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Albertsons, Northeast
Shaw’s: 2017 Northeast Retailer Of The Year
Shaw’s links store renovations to food bank and community donations Shaw’s Supermarkets continues to invest in its stores and give back to the community by donating to a number of food banks and other local organizations. Shaw’s and Star Market have been part of the New England and Boston food store mix for a long time. […]
Posted inNortheast
Instacart Launches One-Hour Grocery Delivery In Hartford, Connecticut
Instacart has expanded into Hartford, Connecticut, to serve more than 428,000 households. New launches also are happening around Connecticut in Fairfield County. The company has set a goal of launching in more than 100 new markets in 2017, with plans to serve 80 percent of American households by 2018. “Over the past year we’ve seen incredible demand in the Hartford area,” […]
Posted inNortheast
Mass. Legislature Considers Soft Drink Tax, Upping Tobacco Purchasing Age
Massachusetts legislation that would increase the Commonwealth’s tobacco buying age to 21 years old has been gaining momentum in the state. The bill also would forbid healthcare companies from selling tobacco products and prohibit electronic cigarettes in workplaces. Already, more than 140 Massachusetts localities have approved a higher tobacco buying age. Gov. Charlie Baker has […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, Midwest
SpartanNash Foundation Raises $281K To Support Special Olympics In Nine States
The SpartanNash Foundation’s scan campaign to support Special Olympics raised $281,000 on behalf of Special Olympics athletes and state summer games in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. In addition to nearly $9.1 million in financial support since 1985, SpartanNash associates and their families also have volunteered thousands of […]
Posted inStore News, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Georgia Kroger Stores Install Self-Service Tag Renewal Kiosks
Kroger’s Atlanta division and Intellectual Technology (ITI) continue to install Georgia Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) self-service kiosks in Kroger stores across the Peach State. These kiosks provide Georgia vehicle owners the option to renew vehicle tags on weekends or after hours. “We are excited for this opportunity to partner with Intellectual Technology Inc.,” said Felix Turner, […]
Posted in, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, National, Suppliers, Women In The News
Kellogg Co. Makes Sales Leadership Appointments
Kellogg Co. has made two sales leadership appointments to “ensure we maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and provide best-in-class customer partnership,” according to a letter to the company’s retail partners. Colleen Flaherty, most recently chief customer officer and global head of sales for toymaker Melissa & Doug, joined Kellogg May 30 as SVP […]
Posted in, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, National, Nonfood Items, Shelby Content, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Non-Food For Thought: Are You Ready To Spring Into Warm-Weather Sales?
by Naomi Sleeper/director of business development, Imperial Distributors In honor of Father’s Day coming up in June, our May non-foods thoughts focus on products for male consumers. With grilling tools and gadgets—as well as camping gear and summer beer accessories—on display in stores now, supermarkets offer a variety of giftable seasonal general merchandise suitable for men […]
Posted inNortheast, Center Store, Deli News, Home Page Latest News, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News
Campbell Soup Co. Invests In Chef’d Meal Solutions Program
Campbell Soup Co. last week invested $10 million in Chef’d, an e-commerce meal marketplace. The strategic partnership is designed to help grow Campbell’s e-commerce capabilities. With the investment, Campbell becomes Chef’d’s largest strategic investor and will receive a seat on the company’s board of directors. Campbell officials said Chef’d will help with infrastructure and distribution […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Store News
BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches B2B Sales Division
BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched its B2B Sales division, offering businesses more value and personalized service for volume orders. In this new division, BJ’s will offer businesses special volume pricing; easier ordering and pickup; and coordination of multiple pallet, truckload or container orders. Businesses can purchase through B2B Sales for both individual needs and resale, with […]
Posted inHome Page Latest News, Bakery News, Northeast
Retail Bakers Of America Endorses Energy Consulting Firm
The Retail Bakers of America (RBA), based in Salisbury, Maryland, recently endorsed consulting firm APPI Energy to reduce and manage electricity and natural gas costs for RBA member companies. “APPI Energy saves our members valuable time and uses their experience to create budget certainty and cost reduction opportunity,” said RBA President Beth Fahey. “By doing […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Wegmans Takes The Cake Order Online
Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets is offering online celebration cake and cookie cake orders. Select cakes can be customized, ordered and paid for online with a credit or debit card and a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Order pickup is available at all Wegmans stores. “Many customers have asked us for the convenience of […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Latest News, National
Gluten-Free Food Labeling Refresher
May was Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and it is estimated that three million Americans suffer from celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. Celiac disease is triggered by consumption of a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye and crossbreeds of these grains. Gluten gives breads and other […]
Posted inWest, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, Store News
Save Mart Debuts New Store In Los Banos, California
After months of construction, Save Mart celebrated the opening of its new store at 1400 Mercey Springs Road in Los Banos, California, on May 24. The unit marks the seventh under the Save Mart banner to incorporate the brand’s updated look and the new features geared toward convenience and service. “We’ve enjoyed being part of […]
Posted inNational, Home Page Latest News
Food Retail Industry Victorious In Preserving Debit Swipe Fee Reforms
House Republican leaders reportedly will remove language from the Financial Choice Act (House Resolution 10) that would have repealed debit swipe fee reforms. For nearly a year, the retail industry opposed House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling’s proposal to repeal the Durbin Amendment, which limited what the largest banks could charge in swipe fees and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, Southeast
J&J Foods Rebranding One Of Its Stores In Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia’s J&J Foods is rebranding one of its stores. The unit at 2500 Limestone Parkway will become The Market on Limestone. A ribbon cutting and open house will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31. Emily J. Wiley, J&J’s purchasing director, tells The Shelby Report via email that, after closing Memorial Day evening, […]
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Food Retail Industry Concerned With Nutrition Cuts In President’s Budget
The food retail industry is expressing concern over President Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposal released this week. Food Marketing Institute (FMI) President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said, “The president’s proposed budget seems to estimate that $2 billion in revenue to reduce expenditures on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would be generated for the first […]
Posted inWest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Industry News
Curry Leaves Raley’s To Return To Safeway
Kevin Curry is back at Safeway, serving since May 22 as grocery sales manager for the Albertsons-owned chain’s Northern California division. Curry, with nearly four decades of food industry experience, has worked for a variety of retailers during his career, including Alpha Beta, Lucky, Albertsons, Safeway and Raley’s. He most recently served as Raley’s SVP […]