Casey’s General Stores has unveiled its new three-year strategic plan centered on accelerating its food and beverage business, expanding its store base by at least 400 locations, and enhancing operational efficiency through technology. Since introducing its last strategic plan in 2023, the company has exceeded its targets, adding more than 500 stores and joining the […]
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 inSnacks Brands, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Jackson’s Chips Expands Into Publix, Adding 1.4K Stores Across Southeast
Jackson’s, the snack brand known for chips cooked in avocado oil, has launched its products in Publix stores, marking a significant milestone in the company’s national retail expansion. The rollout began June 24 across more than 1,400 Publix locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. The initial assortment includes […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, News, UNFI, West
UNFI Holiday Show Spotlights Private Label, Fresh Discovery, Wellness Trends
The recent selling show found that consumers are looking for entertaining solutions that feel premium yet accessible, such as private label items, fresh products and functional wellness items.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West
Lee’s Marketplace Hosts America’s Potluck Kickoff With UT First Lady Cox
Lee’s Marketplace hosted the kickoff event for America’s Potluck on June 4 at its Foxborough location in North Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together state leaders, community voices and local influencers to celebrate connection and shared meals. The evening set the stage for the nationwide initiative taking place July 5, which encourages people across the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, West
Save Mart, Lucky Launch Member Pricing Program With Automatic Savings
The Save Mart Companies has launched member pricing across Save Mart and Lucky locations throughout California and Western Nevada. Beginning June 24, rewards members no longer need to clip a coupon to save at checkout – member prices apply automatically when shoppers enter their phone number. No coupons or codes are needed. The program delivers […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, National, News
NGA Welcomes House Passage Of Main Street Competes Act
The National Grocers Association has welcomed House passage of the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Small Business Administration’s focus on promoting competitive markets, expanding consumer choice and supporting small business growth and ownership. According to a Congressional Research Service summary, the bill requires the Department of Justice and the Federal […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Feature, National, News
Circana: AI, Social Media Reshape Discovery
The brands breaking through are the ones meeting consumers where they are: balancing health with enjoyment.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Begins Annual ‘Independence From Hunger’ Campaign
Through July 31, the campaign collects in‑store and online donations, as well as pre‑made bags of nonperishable food for donation at stores nationwide.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Awards $280K In Scholarships To 240 Students
Big Y has awarded nearly $280,000 in scholarships to 240 students from across Massachusetts and Connecticut as part of its annual scholarship program. Established in 1981 as a tribute to founders Paul H. D’Amour and his brother Gerald D’Amour, the program has awarded more than $6.7 million to more than 8,800 students since its inception. […]
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, National, News
NACS Adds 6 New Hires Across Regulatory, Content, Design Roles
NACS has added six new hires to its team across regulatory and policy, content, design and marketing roles.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Launches Summers Without Hunger Campaign
Food Lion Feeds is launching its annual Summers Without Hunger campaign to fight childhood hunger during the summer months. Since the campaign began in 2019, it has helped provide more than 120 million meals across Food Lion’s 10‑state operating area. Customers can support the campaign by purchasing a specially designed Summers Without Hunger reusable bag […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National, News
NCA Video Series Earns 6 Telly Awards For Confectionery Storytelling
Two of the National Confectioners Association’s original video series, The Sweet Life: Season 3 and Sweet Land of Liberty, earned a combined six honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards. The awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, judged by more than 250 experts including representatives from advertising agencies, production companies and major television […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Breaks Ground On Replacement Store In Creve Coeur, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. broke ground June 23 on the site of its new store in Creve Coeur, Missouri, which will anchor the Olia Village mixed-use master development.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Opens Applications For Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit
The event connects small businesses and entrepreneurs with category managers and offers a chance to pitch products directly to decision‑makers.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. Joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
The cooperative selected the company to support traceability across all food categories, extending beyond products on the FDA Food Traceability List.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Acquires Vibe.co To Expand Self-Serve Connected TV Ad Platform
Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire Vibe.co, a self‑serve connected TV (CTV) advertising platform designed to simplify advertising for small and mid‑sized businesses (SMB) and mid‑market brands. The acquisition advances Walmart’s strategy to build more accessible, full‑funnel advertising solutions through Walmart Connect, its commerce media business. By combining Vibe.co’s self‑serve CTV platform with Walmart’s commerce audiences, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Donates $150K To Florida YMCAs For Summer Meals
The donation supports local programs that provide children with access to food, activities and welcoming spaces while they are out of school.
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, National, News
Ahold Delhaize Nominates Mesrobian To Supervisory Board
Ahold Delhaize has nominated Edmond Mesrobian for appointment to its supervisory board, which will propose his appointment to the shareholders on a date soon to be announced. Mesrobian is an American national and an experienced technology and digital leader who has held senior executive roles in global retail and technology-driven companies. He most recently served […]
Posted inSuppliers, News, West
CA Standardizing Food Labels, Begins ‘Sell By’ Date Ban July 1
Beginning July 1, California will ban the use of consumer‑facing “sell by” dates on packaged food products, replacing them with standardized “Best if Used by” and “Use by” labels in an effort to reduce food waste and consumer confusion. The new law, Assembly Bill 660, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and co‑sponsored by Californians Against […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Featured News, National, News, Online Grocery Technology
Federal Judge Strikes Down SNAP Food Restriction Waivers In 5 States
A federal judge vacated USDA approval of SNAP food restriction waivers in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia, halting the pilot programs.