Tyson Fresh Meats’ Star Ranch Angus beef brand is kicking off the summer grilling season with a “100% Delicious” promotion that runs June-August. It is the second promotion of 2015 centered on the brand’s 100% commitment to retail customers and consumers. Tyson Fresh Meats is a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc. “We want consumers to […]
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, Equipment & Technology, Merchandising News, Midwest, Perishables, Produce News
NatureFresh Farms Promotes Retail Innovations At United Fresh 2015
“Be the customer.” That’s what NatureFresh Farms says is its approach to retail partnerships. Then, “be the customer’s customer.” “Our best customers are our best partners,” says Peter Quiring, founder of NatureFresh. “They share the same culture and hunger to be different. They understand that they need to look beyond what a customer says they want […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Industry News, National, Southwest
Whole Foods Market No. 3 On List Of America’s Most Reputable Retailers
Whole Foods Market has been named among America’s most reputable companies in the retail industry, according to a list released June 4 by Reputation Institute. The list of America’s top 50 most reputable retail companies is derived from data collected for the 2015 U.S. RepTrak 100 study. “Companies with excellent and strong reputations in the […]
Posted in, Northeast
AllergyEats Releases 2015 List Of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains
AllergyEats, a guide to allergy-friendly restaurants in the United States, has released its 2015 list of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains nationwide. The chains on this list hold the highest ratings on AllergyEats’ website and smartphone app, per feedback from the food allergy community. AllergyEats restaurant ratings are based solely on how well restaurants have accommodated […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Northeast
NACS’ Former Leader Testifies At Congressional Hearing On Menu Labeling
The federal House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing last week examining the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. The bipartisan legislation would revise the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) menu labeling regulations by providing covered restaurants and other retail food establishments, including convenience stores, more flexibility in how they provide calorie information […]
Posted in, Northeast
Restaurants To Add More Than A Half-Million Summer Jobs
Restaurants are expected to add 522,000 jobs this summer season, according to National Restaurant Association (NRA) projections. The projected 2015 gain would represent the third consecutive year in which restaurants add at least 500,000 jobs during the summer season. The states projected to add the most eating and drinking place jobs this summer are New […]
Posted in, Northeast
CVS Health Launches New Online Tool For Personal Preventative Care
CVS Health is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote an online tool that provides recommendations from government-recognized clinical experts for the personalized preventive services patients should receive based on their age and gender. Many of these preventive services are available to patients at MinuteClinic and CVS/pharmacy locations, as well […]
Posted in, Northeast
Subway To Remove Artificial Ingredients From Many Items, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Subway of Milford, Connecticut, will remove artificial ingredients—colors, flavors and preservatives—from many of its menu items over the next 18 months. Subway said it has been refining its menu for a long time… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association will sponsor two paid sick leave seminars June 16 at the Hotel Northampton, […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, National, Store News
Sam’s Club Ups Convenience Of Its Order Pickup Service
As the only warehouse retailer in the U.S. to provide a pickup option, Sam’s Club has added new features to add more convenience and time saving for members. Club Pickup, formerly known as “Click ’n Pull,” allows members to order thousands of items—from paper towels to fresh produce to printer ink—and have them ready for […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Suppliers, West
Beverage Industry Pioneer And Holocaust Survivor Langer Passes Away
Mr. Nathan Langer, founder and president of Langer Juice Co., died Wednesday following complications from a stroke. Mr. Langer founded Langer Juice Co. in 1960 and co-founded Unadulterated Foods (later known as Snapple) in 1973. He also was a Holocaust survivor. Mr. Langer, a native of Krakow, Poland, grew up in a family of wine […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Southwest, Store News
Brookshire Grocery Co. Completes 10th Heroes Flight
A group of 30 World War II and Korean War veterans recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they visited the memorials built in their honor. The trip was part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) 10th Heroes Flight. Provided by Tyler, Texas-based BGC at no cost to those selected for the trip, the Heroes Flight was […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest, Store News
Natural Grocers Opening Oklahoma, Kansas Stores On June 30
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will open new stores in Oklahoma and Kansas on Tuesday, June 30. The grocer, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, will open its fourth Oklahoma store at 3325 S. Boulevard Street, Suite 169, in Edmond. The company will open its seventh Kansas store at 6819 Johnson Drive in Mission. […]
Posted in, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Nestlé USA Removes Artificial Flavors, Cuts Sodium In Pizza And Snacks
Nestlé USA is pledging to improve the ingredient quality and nutritional profile of some of its most popular frozen pizza and snack brands without affecting taste. Nestlé, a leader in the frozen pizza and snacking category, says the improvements will encompass more than 250 products across six brands in the U.S.: DiGiorno, Tombstone, California Pizza […]
Posted in, Northeast
Ahold Names New Peapod President
Ahold USA has appointed Jennifer Carr-Smith president and GM of Peapod. Carr-Smith replaces Andrew Parkinson, who has been appointed to a newly established advisory role for Peapod. Carr-Smith brings more than 20 years of e-commerce experience to Peapod. Most recently, she served as the COO of J. Crew’s online business, where she led the clothing retailer’s […]
Posted in, Northeast
First ‘Warning Label’ For Soft Drinks Under Review In San Francisco
Seven months after local voters rejected San Francisco’s proposed tax on sugary drinks, city lawmakers changed tactics in hopes of curbing soft drink consumption in the city. A three-person panel of San Francisco supervisors voted to advance a package of laws that zero in on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, including what would be the […]
Posted in, Northeast
MRA Proposes Legislative Ban On Powdered Alcohol
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) is advocating for a statewide ban on powdered alcohol, known as “palcohol.” The MRA is working with legislators to prohibit the product that recently received approval from the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax, & Trade Bureau. According to the MRA, several states banned the sale of powdered alcohol and others […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Amazon, Publix, Whole Foods Lead Survey Of Most Reputable Retailers
For the third year in a row, Amazon.com claims the top spot in Reputation Institute’s annual survey of America’s top 50 most reputable companies in the retail industry. Supermarket chains moved up in the ranking this year, with Publix ranking second and Whole Foods jumping five spots to third place. America’s top 10 companies in the […]
Posted in, Northeast, Produce News
EPC Executive Director John McAleavey Passes Away
Supermarket News In Brief… John McAleavey, 80, longtime executive director of the Eastern Produce Council, passed away at his home on June 5. Vic Savanello, Eastern Produce Council president, said, “John’s passing takes from us a man who was instrumental in building the EPC into one of the highest respected Produce Food Councils in the […]
Posted in, Northeast
Tedeschi Food Shops Merger News On Hold Until Deal Closes, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Margaret Chabris, spokesperson for 7-Eleven, told The Griffin Report that further store and operations news concerning the acquisition of Tedeschi Food Shops by 7-Eleven will be on hold until the transaction closes in mid-2015. The acquisition is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals… Herr’s Foods of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, announced […]
Posted in, Northeast
Snapchef Founder Is Mass. Small Business Person Of The Year, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Chef Todd Snopkowski, owner and founder of Snapchef in Boston, was named the 2015 Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year. Snapchef provides culinary staff, both temporary and permanent placement, to food service companies in New England… Sid Wainer & Son is adding repack capabilities to its newly built manufacturing […]