Financial Supermarkets Inc. (FSI) and Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU), with $54 billion in assets, teamed up to open the credit union’s first retail branch Sept. 9 in Safeway’s Germantown store in Maryland. “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Safeway and FSI to increase member convenience in the Germantown area,” said Steve […]
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, Industry News, Midwest
Instacart Brings Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service To Chicago
Instacart, a service that can deliver groceries from multiple local stores within an hour, has expanded to Chicago. Items from Trader Joe’s can be ordered and delivered by an Instacart personal shopper. Additional items from Dominick’s, Whole Foods and Costco will be added in the coming weeks, allowing customers to combine items from all four […]
Posted in, Feature, National
Staying On Top Means Always Looking Ahead
by Brian Numainville Special to The Shelby Report We live in a world of rapid change. As technology continues to evolve, new retail concepts come to light and innovative ideas surface, what does the future hold for food retailers? I recently reflected on some interesting concepts and ideas that have the possibility to impact our […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Retailers and Suppliers Connect Through Federated Show
The Federated Show, held July 21-23 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, is a place for retailers to connect with their suppliers through Federated, but it offers more than networking opportunities. At the show suppliers get the chance to meet with 40 customers in just two days, making it a cost-effective venue for them, Doug […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Cub Foods Celebrates 45 Years In Minnesota
The year 1968 is often regarded as a turning point in American history. In Minnesota, it marked the opening of Minneapolis’ Nicollet Mall, the iconic, closed-to-traffic outdoor shopping and office venue. It also was the year Vice President and former Minnesota Sen. Hubert Humphrey ran for president after securing the Democratic nomination over Minnesota Senator […]
Posted in, Southeast
Harris Teeter And Titan Farms Donate 57K Lbs. Of Peaches To Food Bank
Harris Teeter and vendor Titan Farms donated approximately 57,000 lbs. of peaches to the Second Harvest Food Banks in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, N.C., this past week to help feed people struggling with hunger in the local communities. This donation is part of the retailer’s participation in the inaugural “Peaches with A Purpose” program sponsored by […]
Posted in, Industry News, Midwest
Attendance Rises Again For Missouri Grocers Annual Convention
Exhibit space for the 2013 Missouri Grocers Association (MGA) Annual Convention & Merchandising Show sold out twice, so the organization had to add booths three times, said Dan Shaul, state director at the MGA. Held Aug. 16-17, the show changed locations this year and took place in the Hilton of Branson & Convention Center on […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Midwest, Perishables
Pizza Wholesale Opens New Distribution Center In Iowa
Pizza Wholesale of Lexington is celebrating the grand opening of a new distribution center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The facility will support the expansion and growth of Hunt Brothers Pizza customers in six states: Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Seven new full-time positions have been added to the existing 35 team members to […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Spartan Stores, Nash Finch To Combine For Significant Scale And Reach
Nash Finch will be wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan Stores Eidson will be president and CEO, Covington to be in advisory role Sturken: Military business an important part of transaction Regional grocery distribution and retail company Spartan Stores and distributor Nash Finch Co. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which the two companies […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
GMDC Adds New Member Services Manager And Communications Specialist
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has added two new staff members. Jason Weber has been named the new member services manager and Joshua Manweiler is the new communications specialist. Weber’s career began in the grocery industry in 1993 in distribution services for both non-perishable and perishable warehouses for Dillons/Kroger. He moved into the retail […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Cash Wise Celebrates Grand Opening In Watford City, N.D.
New grocery store is five times larger than previous location Cash Wise Foods and Cash Wise Liquor, both owned by Coborn’s Inc., celebrated their grand openings with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17 at 113 6th Ave. SE in Watford City, N.D. The 47,000-s.f. grocery and 5,000-s.f. liquor stores replace Mike’s Super Valu, which […]
Posted in, New Products, West
Karoun Dairies Adds New Greek Yogurts, Labne And Breakfast Cream Items
Karoun Dairies is expanding its all natural dairy products offerings with additions to its popular lines, including Non-Fat Greek Honey Yogurt and Vanilla Honey Greek Yogurt, and the launch of new flavored Labnes and Spreadable Breakfast Cream. All new products will be available in stores nationwide by September 2013. They are all natural, free of […]
Posted in, Midwest, Perishables
Des Moines Residents Can ‘Peel The Love’ July 25-Aug. 4
Hy-Vee, Dahl’s Foods and Fareway stores among stops The world’s largest banana provider is giving Des Moines residents the chance to do something unique this summer: Peel the love. Des Moines is one of eight cities selected for the first-ever Peel the Love Summer Food Truck Tour a 4,800 mile, 102-day journey organized by […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Hot Pockets Brand Unveils ‘Biggest Relaunch In Its 30-Year History’
The Hot Pockets brand sandwiches line is getting a major makeover with the biggest changes in the brand’s 30 years, according to a news release from Nestle Prepared Foods. Hot Pockets is making over everything—from ingredients to flavor to look and aroma—and the new improvements are front and center in brand new television/advertising efforts in […]
Posted in, Perishables, West
CMAB Celebrates Ice Cream Month With Chef Vanni
California is the nation’s number one ice cream producer, churning out more than 131 million gallons this past year alone. To celebrate July Ice Cream Month, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), representing California’s more than 1,500 dairy families, has partnered with Chef Kristina Vanni to share new ways to enjoy one of America’s favorite […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southeast
Red Diamond Wins Regional Social Media Competition Again
Red Diamond Coffee and Tea Co., one of the three oldest coffee, tea and foodservice companies in the U.S. continuously operated by the same family, repeats as the winner of the Alabama Region of the ‘Social Madness’ contest hosted by American City Business Journals, a national publication of 40 business newspapers across the country. The […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Hodgson Mill’s Quinoa & Brown Rice An Alternative To White Rice, Pasta
Hodgson Mill’s new gluten-free Quinoa & Brown Rice side dishes are available in Italian, Garlic & Herb, Lemon Pepper, Spicy or Mediterranean flavors. The company says the line provides a healthier alternative to white rice or white pasta. Hodgson Mill Quinoa & Brown Rice uses organic quinoa and all natural seasoning offer 5g of protein […]
Posted in, National
Gorny Appointed Center For Produce Safety Technical Committee Chair
Dr. Jim Gorny, VP of food safety and technology at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), has been appointed chair of the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) Technical Committee by Steve Patricio, chair of the CPS Board of Directors. Gorny will replace Dr. Bob Whitaker, PMA chief science and technology officer, who chaired the committee since […]
Posted in, West
Frieda’s Celebrates Hometown At Orange County Sugar Beet Festival
Frieda’s Inc. was a supporter of the inaugural Orange County Sugar Beet Festival held on July 13 in its hometown of Los Alamitos, Calif. Frieda’s global headquarters has been based in Los Alamitos since 1994, but its ties to the community run deeper than just business. Frieda’s founder and produce legend Frieda Rapoport Caplan has […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Fridley Cub Foods Gets ‘Largest Remodel In Company History’
The Cub Foods store in Fridley, Minn., is celebrating a grand opening Wednesday following what Cub says is the most extensive remodel project in company history. The 65,000-s.f. store located at 246 57th Ave. NE underwent a complete makeover, from an improved layout, new flooring and casing to expanded fresh departments and energy efficient refrigeration […]