Ben & Jerry’s has joined other Vermont businesses and consumer groups in defending Vermont’s new labeling requirements for genetically engineered (GE) foods—one of the first such labeling laws in the country—despite a a federal court challenge brought by the food industry. The groups have submitted a legal brief supporting the disclosure of GE ingredients so […]
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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Chipotle Suit Contests GMO Claim, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… A California law firm has filed a lawsuit charging Chipotle Mexican Grill with misleading claims by saying its menu is free of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Chipotle plans to contest the federal class-action suit brought by Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP of San Francisco. In other Chipotle news, through […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Store News
Giant/Martin’s Will ‘Bag Hunger’ This Month
One in six Americans go hungry every day, according to Feeding America. Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets are asking for customers to help “Bag Hunger” during September’s Hunger Action Month. Customers can donate $1 at the checkout at their local Giant or Martin’s during the annual Bag Hunger in-store campaign, which runs Sept. […]
Posted in, National
Acosta Unveils Grilling ‘Season’ Insights Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend
This Labor Day, two-thirds of U.S. shopper households are likely to grill outdoors during the long weekend. While the holiday marks the unofficial end to summer, consumers are not putting their grills away just yet, according to a research study from Acosta that reveals new findings about grilling “season.” The findings, from the forthcoming 12th […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Executive News, National, Women In The News
Kroger Names Group VP Of Corporate Affairs
The Kroger Co. on Tuesday appointed Jessica C. Adelman group VP of corporate affairs, effective Nov. 1. She will take over for Lynn Marmer, who recently announced her retirement. “Jessica brings a wealth of public affairs leadership experience and deep knowledge of the food supply chain,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “We look […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Industry News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Announces Plans For 10th Lubbock Store
United Supermarkets announced today that it will open a new location in Lubbock at the corner of FM 1585 and Indiana in 2016. Construction on the new location is expected to start late this fall and is targeted for completion in late summer or early fall 2016, according to Robert Taylor, president of United Supermarkets […]
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Weis Markets Expands Online Shopping At Five Store Locations
Weis Markets recently rolled out its online shopping program with in-store pickup in five of its Pennsylvania stores, including Clarks Summit, Mountaintop, Dallas, Lititz and Bellefonte. Weis Online Shopping is now available in 34 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York. Weis Online Shopping allows customers to order groceries online and either pay through a […]
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7-Eleven, DoorDash To Provide On-Demand Delivery In Five Markets
7-Eleven Inc. and DoorDash are partnering to provide on-demand delivery from participating 7-Eleven stores in five major metropolitan markets across the U.S. Customers in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago can order products from their local 7-Eleven stores, with delivery service following in Washington, D.C., and Boston in the coming months. This is DoorDash’s first partnership […]
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National Restaurant Productivity Breaks Three-Month Slump
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a solid gain in July, the first increase in three months. The RPI stood at 102.7 in July, up 0.7 percent from June. In addition, July represented the 29th consecutive month in which the RPI stood above […]
Posted in, BJ's Wholesale Club, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Baldwin President, COO
BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc., Westborough, Massachusetts, has named Christopher Baldwin, a former Hess CEO and executive at several food companies, as president and COO, effective Sept. 8. Baldwin will have responsibility for business operations, including merchandising, logistics, membership, marketing and club operations; he also will join BJ’s board of directors. Baldwin brings more than 30 […]
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A&P Laying Off Thousands Of N.J. Workers On Thanksgiving Day, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… The A&P supermarket chain has filed layoff notices for 3,781 employees at 45 of its New Jersey stores. The layoffs are effective Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day. Earlier, A&P filed 867 layoff notices in July with an effective date of Sept. 19 for eight New Jersey locations. In all, the number of […]
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FDA Warns Three Tobacco Companies On Natural Labels, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to three tobacco manufacturers—ITG Brands LLC, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co. Inc. and Sherman’s 1400 Broadway N.Y.C. Ltd.—who describe their cigarettes on product labeling as “additive free” and/or “natural.” The action marks the first time the FDA has used its […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Dairy News, National, New Products, Suppliers
Coffee-Mate Offers Limited Edition Star Wars Flavors, Bottles
Coffee-mate has introduced two limited edition flavors as well as five collectible bottles featuring “Star Wars” characters. Espresso Chocolate Darth Vader is available in a bottle that features the brand’s first-ever black cap and Spiced Latte is available in a Chewbacca bottle. For a limited time, French Vanilla is available in an R2-D2 bottle, hazelnut […]
Posted in, Frozen Food, Perishables, Southwest, Suppliers
Blue Bell Ice Cream Returns To Stores In Select Areas Today
Blue Bell Ice Cream is making its much anticipated return to stores in select areas today. “We are excited to announce that we have begun filling stores with our products,” said Ricky Dickson, VP of sales and marketing for Blue Bell. “It could take more than a week to get everyone stocked with ice cream […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, National
Ohio Grocers Fall Conference And Foundation Tailgate Set For Sept. 25-26
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) Fall Conference and Foundation Tailgate will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26. The conference includes panel discussions and industry-specific presentations as well as guest speaker Chris “Beanie” Wells, former Ohio State and Arizona Cardinals running back and current sports analyst for 97.1FM The Fan sports radio. Mark Lauten of […]
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Dollar General Net, Same-Store Sales Up For 2Q
Dollar General Corp. on Thursday reported financial results for its fiscal 2015 second quarter (13 weeks) ended July 31. The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company’s net income was $282 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, in the 2015 second quarter, compared to net income of $251 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the 2014 second quarter. […]
Posted in, Deli News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Shelby Signature Content
Giovanni’s Meats & Deli: Different Owners, Same Tradition Of Customer Service
by Sudie Crouch/contributing writer Taking over an established business can be a daunting task, especially when the business has been part of the community for as long as Giovanni’s Meats & Deli. But it was a task Matthew and Priscilla Palesh happily dug into. Founded in 1968, the Cleveland, Ohio-based market had stayed in the […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Independent Store News, Store News, West
Green Zebra To Open Second Store In Early 2016, Plans Also Under Way For Future Locations
Green Zebra Grocery has revealed details for its second store in Portland’s Lloyd District. The announcement comes on the heels of a successful $2.5 million capital raise by the company to fuel expansion. Green Zebra will be the anchor tenant for Portland’s “newest neighborhood,” known as Hassalo on Eighth. “We are thrilled to welcome Green […]
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NLRB Staffing Agency Decision Could Impact Restaurants
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a decision in the Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) case, holding that BFI is considered a “joint employer” with a temporary staffing agency that supplied employees to BFI. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the decision has broad implications for multiple industries, including restaurants. The NLRB, through a 3-2 vote, […]
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OTA To Lead ‘Myth-Busting’ Drive In September
In a drive to educate and inform consumers of the benefits and the facts about organic, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) along with organic brands and industry thought leaders are uniting online Sept. 1-30 for “Organic Myth-Busting Month,” a 30-day effort on social media aimed at addressing long-held misconceptions surrounding organic trade. “Despite organic sales and accessibility […]