Mark Collier of Collier’s Supermarkets in St. James, Minnesota, has been named chairman of the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA). He takes over the position from Patrick Miner of Miner’s Inc. in Hermantown. Miner was honored for his two-year term as chair at the MGA’s recent convention in Brainerd, which was attended by more than 300 members […]
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.
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Giant Food, BrightFarms And Food Bank Using Supply Chain To Fight Hunger
A retailer, a grower and a food bank are getting more quality fresh produce flowing into underserved communities throughout the Washington, D.C., metro region by cutting out the middle man altogether. BrightFarms, a startup company creating a national brand of local produce, has begun donating greens directly to the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) through a […]
Posted in, Northeast
Windsor Marketing Group Names New Execs, Completes HQ Expansion
Windsor Marketing Group (WMG), a producer of in-store marketing solutions for many retailers, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Steve Thomas as chief marketing officer and Garrett Bain as chief sales officer. Thomas brings more than 30 years of marketing experience to the position, where he will oversee brand development, market strategy, […]
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Domino’s Introduces Messenger Ordering In The U.S.
Domino’s Pizza is giving customers yet another way to order: via Facebook Messenger, using bot technology. The same Domino’s in-house team that brought U.S. customers zero-click ordering, as well as ordering via Amazon Echo and Apple Watch, developed the new ordering bot. Now, Domino’s customers in this country who have a Pizza Profile can place […]
Posted in, Northeast
FDA Issues First Warning Letter To Retailers Of Regulated Tobacco Products
The FDA has taken action against 55 tobacco retailers by issuing the first warning letters for selling newly regulated tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, e-liquids and cigars, to minors. These actions come about a month after the FDA began enforcing new federal regulations making it illegal nationwide to sell e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco and other newly regulated […]
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Chicken Of The Sea Launches Digital Traceability Initiative
Chicken of the Sea has launched a digital traceability initiative allowing customers to trace the source, processing location and fishing method of their seafood as part of its commitment to seafood sustainability. The new interactive program currently covers all Chicken of the Sea shelf-stable tuna products. “It is important for our customers to have an opportunity […]
Posted in, Northeast
Red Apple Group Aids D’Agostino Supermarkets, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… The Red Apple Group, led by John Catsimatidis, owner of Gristedes Supermarket, is helping to invest in D’Agostino’s Supermarkets. Both are long-time New York City grocers. The Red Apple chain, which owns and operates assets in the energy, real estate, finance, insurance and supermarket industries, has set up a revolving credit […]
Posted in, Northeast
Teamsters And Beverage Group File Suit Against Philadelphia Soda Tax, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Teamsters Local 830 and the American Beverage Association jointly filed a suit against Philadelphia’s plan to implement a soda tax. The suit seeks to block the tax from going forward until a court can hear arguments about the proposed tax. At the June rally, the Teamsters were joined by members […]
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Three Groups Form Political Action Committee Fundraiser, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association, Rhode Island Hospitality Association and National Restaurant Association will host a joint political action committee fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, Massachusetts. The goal is to build up a grassroots coalition for the upcoming legislative session… The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival […]
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Popularity Of The Grocerant Translates To Growing Food Safety Concerns
Although the majority of U.S. consumers feel that foods in supermarkets are safe, the percentage who feel this way has decreased over the last 10 years as grocery stores have increased prepared food offerings, according to The NPD Group, a leading global information company. NPD Group, which has tracked food safety concerns in the U.S. since […]
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Love’s Adding Godfather’s Pizza Express Units To Stores In 16 States
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is adding 64 new Godfather’s Pizza Express locations across 16 states this year and into early 2017. Godfather’s Pizza VP of Development Dave Gartlan said Love’s is adding the Grab N’ Go program in 46 existing locations within six states, with a majority in Oklahoma. The rest will be […]
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USDA Seeks Retailer Volunteers For SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot
The USDA is seeking retailer volunteers for a two-year nationwide pilot to enable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase their groceries online. The 2014 Farm Bill mandated a pilot be conducted to test the possibility of allowing retail food stores to accept SNAP benefits through online transactions. Up to five retailers in three […]
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Dollar General Hiring 10K Over Next Month
Within the next month, Dollar General plans to to hire 10,000 new employees to support planned store openings and fill current vacancies. The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company will host approximately 600 localized hiring events through Sept. 24. “Dollar General remains focused on our strategy to invest in our employees as a competitive advantage,” said Dollar General […]
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Wisconsin Lawmakers Will Again Take Up Minimum Markup Law
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest It is a fight that has gone on for two decades now, according to Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) President and CEO Brandon Scholz. The debate over whether to repeal the Unfair Sales Act is hotter in some years than others. This looks to be a hot one. Wisconsin’s Unfair Sales Act or […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Promotes Four Officers
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has promoted four of its leaders. Kyle McCoy is EVP and CFO; Holly Shotts is VP and controller; and Cindy Murphy and Curtis Wiggins are VPs of information technology. McCoy, who most recently was the Tyler, Texas-based grocer’s SVP and treasurer, joined BGC in 1998 as an accountant. He has served […]
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Kroger Debuts Latest Marketplace Store In Powell, Tennessee
A new Kroger Marketplace store in Powell, Tennessee, hosted a grand opening Wednesday. The 124,000-s.f. unit is located at 234 East Emory Road and marks the fifth Kroger Marketplace store in the greater Knoxville area. The store includes traditional groceries, apparel, home décor, bed and bath items and a toy department. It also features The […]
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Latest IDDBA Report Details Growing Role Of Digital Channels
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) and RetailNet Group have released new, original research that details the growing role of digital intermediaries in the retail food setting—such as Yelp, RetailMeNot, Postmates and Facebook—in connecting with today’s shoppers to increase sales and store visits. “Digital Intermediaries & Their Impact on the Retail Value Chain,” an IDDBA-commissioned report prepared […]
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Whole Foods Opens Third 365 Store
The third 365 by Whole Foods Market opened Wednesday in Bellevue, Washington, at 10200 NE 4th Street in Bellevue Square. The 30,000-s.f. store offers a selection of grab-and-go prepared foods, grocery items and retail innovations that streamline the shopping experience for customers who are seeking convenience and value on high-quality products without any artificial colors, sweeteners or […]
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Stater Bros.’ New Norco Store To Replace Existing Unit
Plans are under way to construct a new Stater Bros. Market in Norco, California. The store will neighbor the communities of Corona and Eastvale and replace a smaller River Road Stater Bros. unit. At 44,200 s.f., the new store will be approximately 45 percent larger and is expected to open in spring 2017. “We are […]
Posted in, Northeast
NACS: ‘No-Choice’ Act Draws Bipartisan Opposition
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is not pleased with the House Financial Services Committee vote to report House Resolution 5983, the Financial Choice Act. Lyle Beckwith, NACS SVP of government relations, said, “NACS is deeply disappointed at the House Financial Services Committee’s vote to report the controversial and misnamed ‘Financial Choice Act’—which includes repeal […]