A judge has given approval for A&P to proceed with auctions for 118 stores and approval for the chain to close 25 stores. Acme Markets (76 stores), Stop & Shop (25 stores) and Key Food (17) have been identified as “stalking horse” bidders for those units with a bid deadline of Sept. 11. If no better […]
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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
Aspartame-Free Pepsi Hits Retail Shelves
PepsiCo’s aspartame-free beverage promotion began hitting store shelves recently with the rollout of the company’s reformulated Diet Pepsi. The front of the new Diet Pepsi can declares “Now Aspartame Free,” and PepsiCo says it plans an “aggressive” sampling campaign in stores. Diet Pepsi, Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi and Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi are sweetened with a […]
Posted in, Northeast
Chick-fil-A’s Largest Restaurant Coming To NYC In October
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A has a grand opening date set and a local franchise owner for its first full free-standing restaurant in New York City. The restaurant, located at the corner of West 37th Street and 6th Avenue in the city’s Garment District in Lower Manhattan, is set to open Oct. 3 and will be the largest for […]
Posted in, Northeast
Door To Door Organics Expands To More Cities
Door to Door Organics, a natural and organic online grocer, plans to expand into two new markets—Des Moines, Iowa, and Columbus, Ohio, as well as additional areas of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado. This is the third major market expansion announcement from Door to Door Organics, following expansions in Milwaukee and Cleveland. Founded in 1997, Door […]
Posted in, Northeast
NRA To Partner With Groups For Presidents Conference, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The National Restaurant Association will join the International Foodservice Distributors Association as co-host for the 53rd Annual Presidents Conference. The by-invitation-only forum will include leaders from the operator, manufacturer, distributor and allied partner communities. The Presidents Conference takes place Nov. 1-4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. This year’s theme is “Transformative Change, […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Women In The News
Free WISE Webinar To Cover Managing A Multi-Generational Workforce
Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) will present the webinar “Write Me, Call Me, Email Me, Text Me!: Managing & Motivating a Multi-Generational Workforce” on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 12-1 p.m. Registration is complimentary. The webinar will focus on how to connect with and engage a multi-generational workforce, including how to foster mentorship and relationships among the […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Unified Expo 2015 Coming Aug. 19-20
Unified Grocers will host its annual expo for the company’s members, customers and vendor community at the Long Beach Convention Center on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 19 and 20. Unified President and CEO Bob Ling recently celebrated his second anniversary leading the company. He and other members of the senior team will at the 2015 […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest, Suppliers
Eckrich, Kroger And NASCAR Star Almirola Honor Military Family
There was a celebration in Cincinnati for more than just Kroger employees on Tuesday. Eckrich, the maker of smoked sausage and deli meats, hosted NASCAR driver Aric Almirola at Kroger’s headquarters. While making the visit, Eckrich and Almirola surprised medically retired Army Spc. John Dietz and his family with one year of free groceries at […]
Posted in, Northeast
Wawa Moves Closer To Beer Sales In Pennsylvania
The Concord Township Board of Supervisors in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has voted unanimously to grant conditional use for Wawa to sell beer at its location in Chadds Ford. While the state must still approve Wawa’s request, initial approval by the township was the larger hurdle. The board previously granted similar approval to Acme, Whole Foods […]
Posted in, Northeast
National Restaurant Performance Dips For Second Straight Month
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in June for the second consecutive month. The RPI—a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry—stood at 102.0 in June, down 0.4 percent from May and its lowest level in nine months. Despite the decline, June represented the 28th […]
Posted in, Northeast
Vermont Cheesemakers Take Home 46 Ribbons At National Competition, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… The Vermont Cheese Council (VCC), the organization dedicated to the production and advancement of Vermont cheese, says Vermont took home 46 ribbons from 20 cheesemakers at the recent 32nd annual American Cheese Society competition in Providence, Rhode Island. Notable awards include a third place Best In Show designation for Cellars at […]
Posted in, Northeast
Boston Mayor Files Ordinance To Ban Smokeless Tobacco At Sports Venues, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Boston Mayor Martin Walsh says he will take steps to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at baseball parks, including Fenway Park, and other professional and amateur sports venues in Boston. He has filed an ordinance with the Boston City Council. The ordinance will ban smokeless […]
Posted in, Northeast
‘Something’s Brewing In Worcester’ Delayed Until Fall, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association has postponed its “Something’s Brewing In Worcester” event due to the extension of Worcester Restaurant Week. The event will be rescheduled to a later date in the fall… Herris Gourmet is supplying Kosher-certified food products to the Hudson News retailer in Terminal E of Logan International […]
Posted in, Northeast
Mass. Governor Signs Tax Holiday Into Law, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed into law a state sales tax holiday, which will be Aug. 15 and 16. The law is similar to those passed in past sessions and exempts sales tax collection for certain items purchased under $2,500. Items that will continue to be taxed include meals, […]
Posted in, Aldi, National, Store News
Aldi To Hire More Than 2,500 People At Events Nationwide
Aldi is hosting hiring events across the U.S. throughout August for more than 2,500 positions, a step toward the grocer’s previously announced goal of creating 10,000 new jobs by the end of 2018. With more than 1,400 stores in 32 states, Aldi says it has store associate, shift manager and manager trainee roles available. Employing […]
Posted in, National, Store News
Sprouts Hosting In-Store Promotions For Vitamin Angels
For the third consecutive year, Sprouts Farmers Market is partnering with the nonprofit Vitamin Angels to support health and nutrition for children. Sprouts aims to help connect one million undernourished children with life-changing and lifesaving nutrients through in-store campaigns at more than 210 locations in August and October. The partnership has provided vitamins to more […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harvest Natural Market Debuts First Store In Katy, Texas
Harvest Natural Market opened its first store July 25 at 25600 Westheimer Parkway in Katy, Texas. The market specializes in fresh, organic and locally-grown fruits and vegetables; natural grass-fed beef; and fresh, sustainable seafood. Additionally, Harvest Natural Market features two restaurants within the store: a full-service Bistro and Bar, and the fast-service Harvest Express. One […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Market Profile, Shelby Content, Shelby Signature Content, The Independent Perspective, West
Independent Spotlight: Foods Etc IGA, Susanville Supermarket IGA More Than Grocery Stores
Dennis Darling started bagging groceries at his local independent grocery store while still in high school. It’s where he says he not only discovered a career but met his wife of 41 years, Ruth. At the store, he was promoted quickly up the ladder and started managing for that same company at age 23. Eventually, […]
Posted in, National, Shelby Content, Shelby Signature Content, The Independent Perspective, Women In The News
As First Woman Supermarket Manager, Carole Bitter Has Led Industry For Women
Carole Bitter grew up in a time when opportunities in management for women in the grocery industry did not exist. Even as the daughter of supermarket owners, she never considered running the family business because the heir apparent was a male cousin. Bitter’s grandfather came to the U.S. from Austria-Hungary at the turn of the […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Executive News, National
Martindale Assumes Newly Created Position Of CEO Of Rite Aid Stores
Rite Aid Corp.’s president and COO, Ken Martindale, has been promoted to the newly created position of CEO of Rite Aid stores. Martindale, 55, will continue to report to John Standley, Rite Aid Corp.’s chairman and CEO, and will retain his role as president of Rite Aid Corp. “Ken is a proven leader who, since […]