Consumer financial services company Synchrony Financial has released findings from its 2015 Digital Study that further confirm the importance of a comprehensive mobile strategy for retailers to effectively engage shoppers and enhance the customer experience. The survey, conducted in March and April with nearly 7,000 Synchrony Bank cardholders and random shoppers nationwide, gathered insights on […]
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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.
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Grimmett Named President, COO Of Golub Corp.
The Golub Corp., parent company of Price Chopper Supermarkets, Market 32 and Market Bistro, has named Scott Grimmett president and COO. He is the first person who is not a Golub to hold the title. Grimmett continues to report to CEO Jerry Golub. Neil Golub remains executive chairman of the board. Grimmett joined Price Chopper as […]
Posted in, Northeast
N.Y.’s Proposed $15 Wage To Impact C-Store Workers
New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) President Jim Calvin was right on two predictions made about two weeks ago. He said the New York Wage Board was hurtling toward a $15 per hour recommendation and that it would involve convenience store workers. Calvin described the wage board’s definition of fast food establishments as “far-reaching,” […]
Posted in, Northeast
Trade Groups Unhappy With New York Wage Board Decision
The wage board appointed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to set a new minimum wage for the state’s fast food restaurants voted July 22 to recommend a $15 minimum wage for quick-service chains that have at least 30 locations nationally. The wage board’s recommendations kick off a 15-day comment period, after which the report […]
Posted in, Northeast
Shaw’s Introduces Two Organic And Natural Food Lines
Shaw’s has expanded its selection of organic and naturally sourced products with the lines of O Organics and Open Nature. O Organics is a line of goods that has earned the official USDA Organic Certified stamp of approval. Some of the O Organic products include organic milk, stone ground wheat crackers, eggs and lightly salted […]
Posted in, Northeast
Wawa Beer Sales Request On Hold Until August, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Wawa has requested to sell beer at one of its Delaware County, Pennsylvania, locations, and the Concord Township Board of Supervisors says it will not make a decision on the chain’s request until early August. Wawa petitioned Concord in June, requesting to begin selling six-packs for carryout at its store […]
Posted in, Northeast
Hain Celestial Acquires Europe-Based Mona Group, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Hain Celestial Group of Lake Success, New York, an organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India, has purchased the Mona Group, a manufacturer of plant-based foods and beverages with facilities in Germany and Austria. Mona offers a range of organic and natural products […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southeast, Store News
Food City Buying 29 Bi-Lo Stores, Will Enter Georgia With Purchase
Abingdon, Virginia-based K-VA-T Food Stores/Food City has reached an agreement with Southeastern Grocers, which operates the Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie and Harveys banners in the Southeast, to purchase 29 Bi-Lo stores. The stores are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and northwest Georgia. Food City will enter a new state—Georgia—with the deal, while Bi-Lo will exit Tennessee. Food City […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
House Passes National Food Labeling Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a vote to 275 to 150. The bill, which still must be passed by the Senate before it becomes law, establishes a federal labeling standard for foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), giving sole authority to the Food and […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Walmart Neighborhood Market Opens In Wellington, Florida
A new Walmart Neighborhood Market opened Wednesday in Wellington, Florida. The approximately 45,000-s.f. store is located at 4105 State Road 7, is open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. every day and creates up to 95 full- and part-time jobs. The Wellington store offers an assortment of merchandise, including fresh produce and meats, frozen foods, groceries and […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Industry News, Midwest, Store News
August Celebration Planned For Jungle Jim’s 40th Anniversary
Jungle Jim’s International Market will host “Birthday Bash” events at both its Fairfield and Eastgate locations Aug. 17-22 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The retailer said in a news release that those attending can expect “a flock of food trucks, a surge of samples, fantastic fireworks, sightings of Jungle Jim himself, free safari tours of […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National, Women In The News
NACS Hires New Marketing Manager
Britt Reynolds has joined NACS as a marketing manager. She joins the growing NACS marketing team and will assist in developing and executing multi-channel marketing strategies for the NACS Show as well as other NACS events, education, products and services. Reynolds comes to NACS from the American Composites Manufacturers Association, where she served as marketing manager. […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Industry News, Southwest
The United Family Expands Pharmacy Services With Medication For Pets
The United Family has expanded its pharmacy services with the launch of “Pet Meds” at 57 pharmacy locations in West Texas, North Texas and New Mexico. The program allows shoppers to fill prescriptions for their four-legged family members in-store and online. “Our guests rely on our pharmacies to fill their prescription needs, and we are […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Japanese Grocery Chain Eyes California And U.S. Expansion
Marukai Corp., a Gardena, California-based Japanese grocery store chain, plans to grow across California over the next three years and eventually establish a national presence in the U.S. It has retained the services of RKF, an independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, to assist in its expansion efforts. […]
Posted in, National, New Products, Suppliers
New Product Innovation: The Why Behind The Try
Innovation matters. In the consumer product realm, it can drive profitability and growth, and it can help companies succeed—even during tough economic times. On the opposite side of the sales counter, consumers have a strong appetite for innovation, but they’re increasingly demanding and expect more choice than ever before. Around the world, more than six […]
Posted in, Center Store, Industry News, Midwest, National, New Products, Organic Natural
Federated Group Announces Relaunch Of Seven Farms Line At Summer Show
The theme of the Federated Group’s 2015 Summer Buying Show July 19-21 was “Driving Success Through Winning Practices.” According to Federated Group VP of Category Management Jen Linke, face time is among them. “One of the best things about the show is people meeting face-to-face and that winning practice of human interaction,” Linke told The […]
Posted in, Albertsons, National, Organic Natural, Store News
UNFI Terminating Contract With Albertsons, Safeway
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) says its contract as a distributor to Albertsons Cos. Inc., which includes the Albertsons, Safeway and Eastern Supermarket chains, will terminate on Sept. 20, 2015, rather than upon the original contract end date of July 31, 2016. For the company’s fiscal year ending Aug. 1, 2015, revenue from Albertsons is […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest, Store News
Former Longtime Martin’s CEO Dies At 78
Mr. Robert (Bob) Eugene Bartels, who served as president and CEO of Indiana’s Martin’s Super Markets for more than 30 years, died July 17. He was 78. Mr. Bartels was a 51-year employee of Martin’s. His wife Nancy was a daughter of the company’s founders, the late Jane (Cary) and Martin Tarnow. In 1964, the […]
Posted in, Industry News, Midwest
Piggly Wiggly Midwest Assists In Building Home For Veteran
Piggly Wiggly Midwest is partnering with Home for Our Troops (HFOT) to assist in building a new specially-adapted home for a Wisconsin veteran, retired Army Staff Sgt. Russell Dennison. Dennison was severely injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan in 2012, which resulted in the amputation of both of his legs. His wheelchair-accessible […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest, Organic Natural, Suppliers
Bee Bald Man Care Products Now Available At Schnucks
Bee Bald, a premier line of men’s grooming products, has an official partnership with Schnuck Markets. Schnucks will now carry the line of “man care products,” which features a cleanser, scrub, shave cream, healing balm and moisturizer with SPF, at a variety of Midwest locations. Bee Bald’s skin care products use natural ingredients including honey, […]