Fareway Stores has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the former Family Food Center located at 402 E. Main Street in Anamosa, Iowa. The grocery chain also plans to build a new store in Peosta. Fareway says it currently is working with local officials on the details of the Family Food Center acquisition and […]
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, C-Store News, Southeast
On The Move C-Stores Signs Deal To Bring Restaurant Brand Stewart’s To 250 Locations In Florida, Georgia
On the Move Corp. (OTM) and Stewart’s All American Corp. have signed an exclusive 12-year agreement that calls for the development of 250 Stewart’s locations exclusive to On the Move convenience stores throughout Florida and Georgia in order to compete with Wawa, RaceTrac and QuikTrip. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring an iconic brand […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Suppliers
Bud Light Gets A Redesign
Bud Light has unveiled its plans for a new look. This redesign—the first major overhaul of Bud Light’s visual identity in eight years—will include a reimagined Bud Light logo and contemporized primary and secondary packaging and is part of a larger brand evolution under way at Bud Light. “In 2016, we’ll put a more modern […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Produce News, Suppliers
Report: Q3 Sales Of ‘eat brighter!’-Branded Products Up Among 78% Of Suppliers
Results from a recent survey administered by Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Research Center show eat brighter! growing in presence, with 78 percent of suppliers reporting an increase in sales of products branded with eat brighter! during the third quarter of 2015. The study also finds increased activity over this period among grower-shippers and promotional boards […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Industry News, National, Suppliers
National GMO Labeling Law Will Not Pass This Year
Congress has failed to reach an agreement this year on legislation that prevents states from enacting their own labeling laws concerning genetically modified organisms, commonly referred to as GMOs. Many in the food industry are expressing disappointment, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which says the failure prevents “a costly and confusing 50-state patchwork of […]
Posted in, Center Store, Nonfood Items, Suppliers, West
Bradshaw To Acquire SHYE Food Storage Biz
Bradshaw International, a leading housewares supplier, has reached an agreement to purchase SHYE/LHS Inc., a Fullerton, California-based maker of food storage containers, lunch boxes and tabletop products, HomeWorld Business reports. Started in 2000 by founders Leonard Stamper and Brian Sykes, SHYE Inc. has evolved into a branded and private label business selling across all trade […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Newell Rubbermaid, Jarden Merger Will Create $16B Company
Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement to combine the two companies. The transaction creates a $16 billion consumer goods company to be named Newell Brands, with a portfolio of leading brands in large unconsolidated categories, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, EXPO, Parker, Elmer’s, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Graco, Baby Jogger, Aprica, Goody, Irwin, […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Produce News, Shelby Content, Shelby Signature Content
Disney Is Using ‘The Force’ For Good
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Since 2006, the goodies in Walt Disney Co. parks haven’t been as fatty, sweet or salty as they once were. That’s when the company updated its nutritional standards. The better-for-you change became no less than a guiding force for the organization, said John King, VP of licensing, consumables and Disney consumer […]
Posted in, Northeast
NEFF Presents Father Murphy Award To Greater Boston Food Bank
The New England Food Foundation (NEFF) recently presented the Father Murphy Award to the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). Father Murphy served as the spiritual director for the New England Food Foundation. The NEFF created the annual Rev. Frances J. Murphy Award in his honor because of his important role in the development and growth of the […]
Posted in, Northeast
Rutter’s Unveils ‘A Monument To Convenience’
Rutter’s newest and largest store, located in York Springs and just 10 miles north of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, opened its doors Dec. 14 and is billed as a “monument to convenience.” The new unit marks Rutter’s 61st store and the third Rutter’s location in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The 11.5-acre site has seven high-speed truck diesel fueling spaces, 14 […]
Posted in, Northeast
Boston Health Commission Launches Investigation Into Chipotle Incident
Several state and city health agencies have officially launched an investigation after receiving reports of multiple cases of gastrointestinal illness among patrons who ate at the Chipotle Mexican Grill in Cleveland Circle (a neighborhood of Boston). The Boston Public Health Commission, the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched […]
Posted in, Northeast
PepsiCo Launches Better-For-You Vending Program, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… PepsiCo has launched a new, state-of-the-art food and beverage vending initiative called Hello Goodness. The vending unit offers good- and better-for-you product choices from PepsiCo. The company will place several thousand units throughout the U.S. in 2016 in a variety of locations, including select healthcare, recreational, transportation, governmental, workplace and […]
Posted in, Northeast
Tyson Food Service Aids D.C. Capital Food Fight, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Tyson Food Service recently sponsored DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight, a signature fundraising event. The event draws more than 1,000 guests with taste offerings from 75 of D.C.’s best restaurants and an onstage battle of four local top chefs. All proceeds from the event benefit DC Central Kitchen, which aims […]
Posted in, Northeast
CVS Health, Target Complete Sale Of Pharmacy Business, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… CVS Health has completed the acquisition of Target’s pharmacy and clinic businesses for approximately $1.9 billion. With the completion of the transaction, CVS Health has acquired Target’s 1,672 pharmacies across 47 states and will operate them through a store-within-a-store format, branded as CVS/pharmacy. In addition, a CVS/pharmacy will be included […]
Posted in, National, New Products, Organic Natural, Store News
Natural Grocers Launches Its Own Line Of Private Label Eggs
Colorado-based Natural Grocers is introducing its own line of private label eggs. They currently are available at all Natural Grocers locations. The Natural Grocers branded eggs are certified organic, pasture-raised and Certified Humane, meaning the product meets the Humane Farm Animal Care Program standards of improving the lives of farm animals. The large, Grade-A eggs […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, Equipment & Technology, National, Suppliers
PepsiCo’s New Vending Initiative Touts Better-For-You Products
PepsiCo has launched a new, state-of-the-art food and beverage vending initiative called “Hello Goodness.” Debuting Monday at the Beverage Digest Future Smarts Conference in New York City, the vending unit offers good- and better-for-you product choices from the company’s food and beverage portfolio. PepsiCo will place several thousand units throughout the U.S. in 2016 in […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest, Perishables, Produce News, Suppliers
Meijer, Masterpiece Flower Co. Enjoy 50-Year Partnership In Michigan
Thanks to its longstanding partnership with a Michigan grower, Meijer is continuing its tradition of supplying each of its 223 stores across the Midwest with locally-grown poinsettias this holiday season—enough to fill about eight football fields. But the partnership with Masterpiece Flower Co. has also allowed the Byron Center, Mich.-based grower to expand its own […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southwest, Store News
King Soopers And City Market Ratify Labor Agreements
The Kroger Co. associates working at King Soopers and City Market stores in Colorado have ratified new labor agreements with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7. “We are pleased to reach agreements that are good for our associates. These new contracts provide wage increases, affordable healthcare and ongoing investment in our associates’ pension […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Ingles Reports 4Q, Full Year Results
Ingles Markets on Thursday reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 results. The North Carolina-based grocery chain said it experienced record core grocery sales and record net income for fiscal 2015. Core grocery sales exclude gasoline. Total sales were $3.78 billion for fiscal 2015 compared with $3.84 billion in fiscal 2014. For the full […]
Posted in, National, Organic Natural, Suppliers, Women In The News
Specialty Food Association Recognizes Six Industry Leaders
The Specialty Food Association has named the six winners of its fourth annual Leadership Awards, honoring members who have gone “above and beyond” in advancing food standards in society—and society itself—by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. Their achievements range from navigating a food safety crisis to creating products that support […]