Giant Eagle has launched its Fried Chicken Express food truck. The new branded vehicle hit the roads around western Pennsylvania during July to serve up the fried chicken customers find in-store. “With our Giant Eagle Fried Chicken Express, we are able to take one of our signature recipes out of the supermarket aisle and into […]
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 in, Northeast
Massachusetts Eyes Online Lottery Sales On All Mobile Devices
The Massachusetts State Lottery is asking legislators to approve lottery games played on computers and mobile devices, but according to a New England c-store association, it could impact retailers at the register. “The only way to reach the younger market is via online lottery games,” said Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg, who supervises the lottery. “It’s […]
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OTA Reports Record Traffic In Organic Produce Aisles
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently published a report that says Americans are buying more organic fruits and vegetables than ever before. In fact, more than half of all households in the United States now purchase organic produce, the report says. The sale of organic bananas alone—now a $165 million market—soared by more than 30 […]
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Wage Increases Have Impact On Weis’ 2Q Sales, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Weis Markets in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, released its 2016 second quarter sales results, which showed a 1.7 percent increase, while its comparable store sales increased 1.8 percent vs. last year’s second quarter. Weis also reported the increase in its base hourly rate to $9 per hour and related wage compression increased costs by […]
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Citgo, New England Partners Team Up For Spirit Pump Campaign, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… From July through October, Citgo Petroleum Corp., along with its local New England partners, SEI Fuels, H.A. Mapes, Global Partners and Tradewinds, will help support the Red Sox Foundation through the installation of unique Red Sox-branded gas pumps at multiple Citgo stations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. A […]
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Sodexo Extends Cage-Free Egg Commitment Worldwide, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Sodexo, one of the world’s largest foodservice companies, is extending its cage-free egg commitment worldwide. Sodexo sources approximately a quarter of a billion shell eggs worldwide annually. By 2025, 100 percent of Sodexo’s global egg supply (both shell and liquid) will be sourced from cage-free laying hens… Golbon has appointed Darwin […]
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New Dining & Produce Options At Whole Foods In Brooklyn, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Whole Foods Market (WFM) opened its second location in Brooklyn this week, featuring a new selection of exclusive goods from local vendors. At 51,000 s.f., Whole Foods Market Williamsburg also features a variety of unique dining options. The WFM Food Hall will feature Luke’s Lobster’s Tail Cart, No. 7 Veggie […]
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Craft Beer Volume Increased In First Half
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA)–which represents the interests of America’s more than 3,000 licensed, independent beer distributors–applauds America’s craft brewers for its continued growth and entrepreneurial spirit in the American beer industry. The Brewers Association (BA) released data showing that production volume by American craft brewers, as defined by BA, increased eight percent during the […]
Posted in, Dairy News, Deli News, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National
IDDBA’s Latest Original Research Focuses On Allergens
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) has released its latest original research, Focus on Allergens: A Matter of Trust. The IDDBA-commissioned study, prepared by Phil Lempert, identifies what “must-haves” encourage shopper loyalty among shoppers who have food allergies. It also focuses on how customer’s observations and perceptions shape which supermarket dairy, deli and bakery departments they […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Publix To Open In Saint Augustine, Florida
A new Publix store will open in Saint Augustine, Florida, tomorrow, July 28, at 8 a.m, in the Moultrie Square at 4255 US 1 South. Previously, a 48,500-s.f. Publix occupied this location but was demolished as part of a renovation project on the shopping center. The 53,785-s.f. Publix store will offer the traditional grocery, meat, produce, dairy and […]
Posted in, Home Page Latest News, West
Natural Grocers Opening Two Nevada Stores In August
Natural Grocers will open two new stores in Nevada on Aug. 9–one in North Las Vegas store, at 6305 Simmons Street, and the other in Henderson, at 1660 West Sunset Road. In celebration of the Aug. 9 grand opening, Natural Grocers will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:55 a.m. and pass out mystery gift cards […]
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Delhaize Group Reports Good U.S. Sales Leading Into Ahold Merger
Frans Muller, president and CEO of Delhaize Group, reported last week that U.S. sales at Food Lion and Hannaford stores in the second quarter grew by 2.9 percent. “Delhaize America continued to experience good sales momentum both at Food Lion and at Hannaford, while inflation remained negative,” Muller said. Delhaize also reported that for the […]
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Foodservice Delivery Starting To Win Over Restaurant Drive-Thru Visits
Foodservice delivery is winning visits at the expense of restaurant drive-thrus, reports The NPD Group, a research and information company. Over the past four years, delivery has grown by 69 million visits (orders), while drive-thru traffic fell by 128 million visits from May 2012 through May 2016, according to a recently released NPD report on […]
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Chobani Accepting Applications For Food Incubator Firms, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Chobani, the yogurt company based in Norwich, New York, is calling for applications to the Chobani Food Incubator, which was designed to help entrepreneurs and small food companies. “Natural food startups with the right mindset can make a big difference,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani. “I know that […]
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Specialty Food Association Names New President, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The board of the Specialty Food Association has named Philip Kafarakis president of the not-for-profit trade association. Kafarakis brings more than 30 years of food industry experience in brand management, membership development and strategic planning. Since May 2013, Kafarakis served as chief innovation and member advancement officer for the National […]
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7-Eleven Delivers First Slurpee Via Drone
7-Eleven and Flirtey, an independent drone delivery service, have completed the first fully autonomous drone delivery to a customer’s residence to advance research toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System. This delivery is the first time a U.S. customer has received a package at home via drone, representing a milestone in both U.S. and […]
Posted in, Home Page Latest News, West
Stater Bros. To Donate Nearly 98K Pounds Of Food To OC Food Bank
Stater Bros. will deliver nearly 98,000 pounds of fresh food today, July 25, to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County through Stater Bros. “Harvesting Hope in the Summer” campaign. During summer months, food banks experience decreases in food reserves just as the school year comes to a close and many children lose access to […]
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Renfro Foods Introduces New Pumpkin Salsa
Renfro Foods introduced its newest Mrs. Renfro’s Gourmet Salsa flavor at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, June 26-28. Pumpkin, the company’s 19th salsa, features pumpkin pie spices and a medium heat level. “We’ve been playing with the concept of a holiday-themed item for several years,” says Doug Renfro, president of Fort Worth, Texas-based […]
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Watershed Study Provides Insight On What Millennials Consider Authentic
Watershed Communications released findings from two national ethnographic studies examining the media habits of Millennial food and beverage consumers. The “Media Habits of Millennials” study investigated whether social media and influencer marketing have eclipsed the impact of traditional editorial coverage. The “What Matters to Millennials” study set out to examine the marketing buzzword “authenticity” and to learn what creates an […]
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Mi Pueblo Commits To Providing Cage-Free Eggs By 2026
Mi Pueblo, a San Jose-based Hispanic grocery chain in Northern California, will work with suppliers towards sourcing only cage-free eggs throughout their entire operations by 2026, based on available supply. The initiative is a result to changes in customers’ buying habits and the company’s commitment to animal welfare and a more sustainable environment. “Our customers […]