Foodservice News In Brief… Papa John’s International has expanded its digital ordering services with the launch of the first Apple TV app experience. The Papa John’s app for Apple TV is the first customizable pizza ordering platform, offering customers the choice to build their pizza topping by topping or select from past and saved orders. […]
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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Safeway, Sunoco Team Up For Gas Rewards Program In Mid-Atlantic Area, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Safeway and Sunoco LP have teamed up to expand Safeway’s Gas Rewards program to Sunoco stations in parts of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Safeway Eastern Division President Dan Valenzuela said, “We’re excited to team up with Sunoco, a powerhouse in the fuel industry that has stations throughout the […]
Posted in, Northeast
Pinnacle Foods Names Allen President Of Boulder Segment, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Pinnacle Foods of Parsippany, New Jersey, has named Michael Allen, a food industry veteran with significant experience leading health and wellness brands, to EVP and president of its Boulder segment, effective Sept. 19. Allen, formerly with Kellogg Co., will report to CEO Mark Clouse and replace Phil Anson, interim Boulder GM and […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, West
Valenzuela Becoming Albertsons-Safeway’s Eastern Division President, Schroeder To Lead In Seattle
Dan Valenzuela, president of Albertsons-Safeway’s Seattle Division, will move to Maryland to become president of the company’s Eastern Division, effective immediately. Karl Schroeder, who currently is SVP of corporate merchandising, will take over in Seattle. Valenzeula made the announcement in an internal memo to employees this week. “Over the last year and a half, it […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Food Service News, Home Page Latest News, Shelby Content, Shelby Signature Content, Southeast
Weigel’s Expands With New Kitchens
by Sudie Crouch/contributing writer When customers stop in at Weigel’s, they now can fill up on more than just gas. Earlier this year, Weigel’s introduced quick-service foodservice in five of its locations, offering expanded made-to-order food and beverage offerings. The new concept, called Weigel’s Kitchens, features a menu with made-at-location items like paninis, pizzas, burgers […]
Posted in, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Store News, West
Gelson’s Fun Day Golf Tournament Has More Than One Purpose
Rob McDougall, president and CEO of Gelson’s Markets, said his company’s annual “Fun Day” has two purposes. “First, it brings together more than 500 Gelson’s employees, vendors, distributors, brokers and industry friends to have fun,” he said. “We want to say thank you for your support of this tournament. It is because of the support […]
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McLane Co. Rebranding Private Label Business
McLane Co., a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, is rebranding its private label company, Salado Sales, to CVP (Consumer Value Products). CVP will offer quality private label lines equal to or better than name brands for a lower price and higher margins for retailers, and will be offered only […]
Posted in, Northeast
Dunkin’ Donuts Reaches DD Perks Rewards Milestone
Dunkin’ Donuts’ DD Perks Rewards program has reached a new milestone of more than five million members. “The number of DD Perks members has more than doubled in less than two years, which has surpassed all of our goals,” said Sherrill Kaplan, VP of digital marketing and innovation for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. With the DD Perks […]
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Global Partners Completes Sale Of Retail Sites To Mirabito Holdings
Global Partners of Waltham, Massachusetts, has completed the previously announced sale of 30 “non-strategic” gas stations and convenience stores in New York and Pennsylvania to Mirabito Holdings for nearly $40 million. The transaction includes long-term supply contracts for branded and unbranded gasoline and other petroleum products. According to Global Partners, $28 million of the proceeds […]
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Group Challenges Walgreens On Continued Tobacco Sales, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Shareholders of Walgreens and members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility are filing a shareholder proposal requesting that the board of directors review the risks of tobacco sales in Walgreens’ pharmacies. A separate resolution requesting disclosure of lobbying expenditures also was filed. The proponents of the resolution argue that […]
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Sheetz Opening Four New Stores This Week, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Sheetz is opening four new stores this week in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio. The store in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is the company’s third restaurant/grocery concept; the other two fuel-free concept stores are located at West Virginia University and in State College, Pennsylvania. The concept store has a complete focus […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
United Family’s Annual Charity Classic Earns $375K For United Way
The United Family has presented donations totaling $375,000 to 25 United Way affiliates. These proceeds from the 25th annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament were presented to United Way organizations in West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and eastern New Mexico at the company’s tournament charity dinner at The Barn at Eberley Brooks in Lubbock, Texas, […]
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Bloom Named CEO Of Fred’s As Shore Sets Retirement Date
Fred’s Inc. CEO Jerry A. Shore will retire from the company in February, and the Memphis, Tennessee-based company’s board of directors has promoted Michael K. Bloom to CEO, effective immediately. Bloom, who joined Fred’s as president and COO in January 2015, has worked closely with Shore on building a strong management team to ensure a […]
Posted in, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Promotes Staples To President
Dave Staples, COO of SpartanNash, has added the role of president to his duties. Dennis Eidson, who held the president’s title, will continue to serve as the company’s chairman and CEO; the move enables Eidson to continue to focus on long-term strategic growth opportunities, according to the company. As president and COO, Staples will lead […]
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Big Y, Red Cross Partner For Louisiana Flood Disaster Relief
Big Y World Class Markets is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by the devastating floods in Louisiana. Through Sept. 11, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross disaster relief at all Big Y locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Donation containers will be […]
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Boston City Council OKs Restaurant Grading System
The Boston City Council has approved a sanitation grading system for restaurants on a letter scale and requires the establishments to clearly display their grades. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is likely to approve the ordinance since he filed the proposal. Under the new system, biannual sanitation grades will be issued by the Boston Inspectional Services […]
Posted in, Northeast
Study Finds Low Percentage Using C-Stores For E-Cigs, Vapors
A recent study by V2 found that only 8 percent buy their e-cigarette components and accessories at convenience stores. When respondents were asked where they most frequently bought e-cigarette components or accessories, “Tobacco/Smoke Shop” was the most frequent response with 37 percent. Twenty-seven percent of those polled said they made these purchases primarily at a “dedicated vape […]
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FDA Releases Guidances To Help Companies Prevent Foodborne Illness
The FDA has released several draft guidances that, when finalized, will help domestic and foreign food facilities meet the requirements of the preventive foodborne illness control rules that became final in September 2015. The rules require hazard prevention practices in human and animal food processing, packing and storage facilities. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) created […]
Posted in, Bakery News, Northeast
BJ’s Launches Bakery Program, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched a bakery program for its members. The club is offering new, upscale two-tier Wellesley Farms cakes that can be designed for any occasion and sell for less than specialty bakery prices. David Hay, bakery buyer for BJ’s Wholesale Club, said, “We’re thrilled to offer two-tier […]
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McDonald’s Recalls Fitness Tracker Wristbands, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… McDonald’s has recalled all fitness tracker wristbands distributed in kid’s meals after reports of skin irritations and blisters. McDonald’s issued a statement asking parents to take the wristbands away from children and return them for a replacement toy or a yogurt tube and a bag of apple slices… Flirtey and Domino’s […]