Harris Teeter has launched a program to encourage customers to make healthy food choices. Free From 101 is designed to make it easy to select healthier options at shelf without having to read every ingredient label. North Carolina-based Harris Teeter, a banner of The Kroger Co., is identifying items it carries that are free from […]
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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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Garber Bros. Shuts Down Operations, Leaving C-Store Customers Scrambling
by Mike Berger/editor-Northeast Garber Bros., a greater Boston convenience store distributor, abruptly closed its doors on April 10 and has ceased operations. Calls and emails to the business and its president, Amy Garber, have gone unreturned. A security force now patrols the Stoughton, Massachusetts, headquarters building. The company’s website remains online. Sources say the company is […]
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From Broker To Baker: Goodman Aims For Better Tasting Gluten-Free Products
by Mike Berger/editor-Northeast Bob Goodman was known as a premier bakery broker in New England until his retirement in 2014. But it was a short retirement. He soon traded in his broker’s hat for a baker’s hat, with the goal of developing better tasting gluten-free products. Soon, Goodman Gluten Free, a line of gluten-free baked […]
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Supervalu Reports Wholesale Gains, ID Store Sales Take Hit
Supervalu on Tuesday reported fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2017 results, achieving gains in its Wholesale segment but taking a hit on same-store sales in its Retail organization. “We finished fiscal 2017 with momentum in our Wholesale business and an improved balance sheet resulting from the sale of Save-A-Lot,” said President and CEO Mark […]
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ShopRite Joins Aetna’s Preferred Medicare Pharmacy Network
ShopRite has joined Aetna’s national network of preferred pharmacies. Aetna Medicare members with drug coverage can fill their prescriptions at preferred copay levels at any ShopRite pharmacy. “ShopRite is excited to become a preferred provider for Aetna with the ability to offer Aetna Medicare Part D members prescription copays as low as $1 on some medications,” […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Deli News, Executive News, Food Service News, Home Page Latest News, Perishables, West
Ciraulo Elevated To SVP Of Fresh Foods At Stater Bros.
Stater Bros. Markets has promoted John Ciraulo to SVP of fresh foods, overseeing and managing the supermarket chain’s perishable departments. “John is a well-respected and valuable member of the Stater Bros. family,” said Stater Bros. President and CEO Pete Van Helden. “John’s broad knowledge of perishable foods in addition to his extensive marketing and retail experience will allow the […]
Posted inSuppliers, Center Store, Frozen Food, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Mayfield Goes Retro With Brand Refresh As It Rolls Out Ice Cream To New Markets
The Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand is expanding further across the southern U.S. to a collection of new markets in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico. Mayfield Ice Cream debuted in 1923 and currently can be found in grocery stores across the Southeast in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, West […]
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Perdue Confirmed As U.S. Secretary Of Agriculture
Former Georgia Gov. George Ervin “Sonny” Perdue has been confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. A number of trade groups, including the United Fresh Produce Association, are praising this week’s appointment, which was approved by an 87-11 vote. Robert Guenther, SVP for public policy at United Fresh, said, “United Fresh congratulates Secretary Perdue […]
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Albertsons Cos. Appoints New Leaders For Retail Operations And Own Brands
Jewel-Osco President Mike Withers has been promoted to EVP of retail operations for Albertsons Cos. and Geoff White has been appointed to the new position of president of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands organization. Withers will lead the company’s East Region operations, while current EVP of Retail Operations Susan Morris will lead the West Region. Jim Perkins, […]
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175 Giant Eagle Stores Receive Grocery Stewardship Certification
Manomet, a grocery sustainability certification program, has certified 175 Giant Eagle stores as achieving Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC). The certification recognizes the company’s commitment to incorporating operational sustainability best practices in stores, reducing its environmental impact and saving resources. Giant Eagle operates supermarkets in western Pennsylvania, North Central Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. The […]
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Reports: Albertsons Considering Whole Foods Market Buy
Albertsons Cos. is reportedly exploring buying Whole Foods Market, according to a report from the Financial Times. Citing the Financial Times and its sources, Business Insider reports that the private equity funds that own Albertsons, including Cerberus Capital Management, “have held talks with bankers regarding a takeover of Whole Foods.” Earlier this month, it was announced […]
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Mojo Cold Brew Coffee Partners With JOH
Mojo Cold Brewed Coffee of Beverly, Massachusetts, has formed a partnership with regional broker JOH and announced a reduction in wholesale pricing. The company also said it is passing on production efficiencies in the form of lower prices to its business partners. The company completed construction of a brewing and bottling facility in Beverly at the […]
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NYC Mayor Drafts Bill To Raise Cigarette Pack Price To $13
If New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has his way New Yorkers will pay the highest price in the country for a pack of cigarettes. Currently, a pack of cigarettes in New York City starts at $10.50, including taxes. The mayor’s proposal would increase the price to $13 per pack because of a higher […]
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Target Thinks Outside The Box With New Sustainable Packaging Goals
Target says that, as part of its sustainability commitment, it not only reviews the products it sells but the packaging they come in. “We know our guests pay attention to packaging and its impact on the environment,” said Jennifer Silberman, Target’s chief sustainability officer. “When we provide them with thoughtfully designed, environmentally friendly packaging, we’re […]
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IRS Launches New Tools To Identify ACA Noncompliance
by Chris Cooley/MyHRConcierge Special to The Shelby Report How can the IRS determine if I complied with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? That is one of the most common questions that I hear regarding ACA. Many have stated they have not heard of penalties being handed out to employers and doubt there will be enforcement of […]
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All Eyes On State And National Governments As Oregon Enjoys Booming Economy
by Alissa Marchat/staff writer The economic outlook is bright for the Beaver State, according to the state’s latest economic forecast, released by the Department of Administrative Services in late February. While Oregon is adding jobs at a slower pace than the “full-throttle” rates seen in 2014 and 2015, it still is outpacing the nation, with […]
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M&A Advisor Expects More Deals In Latino Grocer Circles
by Lorrie Griffith/editor-in-chief Scott Moses sees a parallel between natural grocers and Latino-focused grocers, anticipating that some of the same growth that has occurred for natural grocers in recent years will increasingly take place for Latino grocers in coming months and years. Moses, who is a managing director and the head of food retail and […]
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Food City Promotes Blazer To EVP Of Pharmacy And Fuel Operations
Food City has appointed Mickey Blazer to the newly combined position of EVP of pharmacy and fuel operations. Blazer brings more than 40 years of industry knowledge and experience to the position, including six years in pharmacy management, according to the grocery chain. Blazer began his retail career shortly after graduating high school. He has […]
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Milam’s Markets To Open Its Fifth Supermarket In Miami-Dade’s Village Of Pinecrest
IGA retailer Milam’s Markets will open a new store in the Village of Pinecrest in the Miami-Dade community. The company announced the plans on its social media pages on April 20. The store at 11701 S. Dixie Highway in the Pinecrest Plaza is expected to open in summer 2018. Additional details were unavailable at the […]
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CVS Pharmacy’s New Store Design To Include Expanded ‘Better-For-You’ Food Offerings
CVS Pharmacy has unveiled a new store design that the company says will enhance the retail customer experience. The design focuses on a new assortment of healthier food, health-focused products and expanded beauty selections paired with informational signage throughout the store to help customers discover new offerings. Together with its innovative digital programs, these changes […]