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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 inWest, Corporate Store News, News, Walmart
Walmart And Its Foundation Commit $500K To Spokane Wildfire Relief
Grants and in-kind support are designed to help meet immediate needs as communities respond to the Spokane Complex Fires.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix To Open New Supermarket In Mills River, NC
Special features of the store, located near Pisgah National Forest, include a pharmacy with a drive-thru.
Posted inPharmacy, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, West
Albertsons Pharmacies Tie Free Flu Shots To $20 Coupon
The offer is available to every eligible person who receives a qualifying vaccine, allowing households that get vaccinated together to earn additional savings.
Posted inNews, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, Independent Store News, West
Macey’s Celebrating Lehi Remodel With Weeklong Celebration
The Utah store stayed open during the remodeling process, which touched virtually all areas of the store.
Posted inNews, Center Store, Midwest, Packaging News, Suppliers
Updated Jif Packaging To Begin Arriving On Shelves This Fall
Parent company Smucker is updating the peanut butter’s packaging for the first time in more than 30 years.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Featured News, National, News
Kroger Taps Former Walmart Supply Chain Exec To Lead E-Commerce
Nate Faust most recently led Olive, which handles waste-free delivery and returns for several brands.
Posted inBeverage News, Aisle Watch, Marketing News, News, Southwest
Goya Coconut Water Campaign To Reach TX Supermarkets
The company says the promotion is aimed at expanding its presence in the general market while strengthening existing consumer connections.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Launches New Program To Fuel Athletics
Client services include catering, pantry items, beverages and nutrition education.
Posted inMarketing News, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Midwest, News, Organic Natural
Fresh Thyme Running $5K Gift Card Giveaway With 5 Vendors
President Liz Zolcak said the giveaway is “another opportunity to support and reward our customers.”
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Prepping For $45.7M Marketplace In Statesboro
The store represents a significant investment in the community, which is home to Georgia Southern University.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Association News, National, News
SQFI Adds Galarza As Director Of Business Development NA
She will focus on strengthening the Certification Body and key-account relationships to facilitate growth.
Posted inProduce News, News, Northeast
Fruit Importer Peter Kopke Sr. Remembered For Chile Trade
Peter Kopke Sr., who built William H. Kopke Jr. Inc. into the No. 1 importer of Chilean fruit, died Aug. 5 at age 89.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Trig’s Markets Deploys Loyalty, Fuel Rewards Platform
A mobile app, in-store kiosks, digital promotions and integrated fuel rewards are part of the program.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Late September Openings Planned By Meijer In IN, MI
Both locations will have adjacent Meijer Express fuel stations opening Sept. 2 where customers can get beverages, snacks and prepared food.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Northeast, Suppliers
B&G Foods Names Board Member Rob Mills CEO
Mills comes from Tractor Supply, where he set technology direction for the retailer.
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National, Suppliers
AFFI Adds Hubbard As Sr. Director Of Government Affairs
He formerly served as senior manager of federal government and industry relations at Land O’Lakes.
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
NRF: Retail Sales Post 10th Straight Month Of Growth In July
Retail sales rose for the 10th consecutive month in July, with grocery up 4.52 percent year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
Posted inProduce News, Beverage News, Center Store, Marketing News, Suppliers, West
3 Wonderful Brand Patches To Adorn Fresno State Jerseys
In addition, the Wonderful Pistachios logo will be painted on the field for home football games.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Merchandising News, National, News, Northeast
Haribo Of America Names Jon Hughes CEO, Opens 1st U.S. Store
Haribo of America has named Jon Hughes president and CEO as the gummi maker opens its first U.S. retail stores in New York and Massachusetts.