Multi-format food and fuel retailer, Giant Eagle and the international nonprofit organization, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), have partnered to develop a comprehensive sustainable seafood procurement strategy. SFP will work with Giant Eagle to develop a seafood procurement strategy geared toward offering the most sustainable sources of wild-caught and farmed seafood to consumers. SFP will evaluate […]
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, National
Supervalu, Save-A-Lot Join First Lady to Announce Agreement
Supervalu Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Save-A-Lot Food Stores today joined First Lady Michelle Obama in announcing that it has reached a memorandum of understanding with the Partnership for a Healthier America
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Georgia Company Recalls Chicken Products
Authorities say a Lawrenceville, Ga., company is recalling some ready-to-eat chicken products over concerns about possible Listeria contamination.
Posted in, Southeast
Food Lion and Customers Raise More Than $100,000
Food Lion associates and its customers raised a record $101,149 during its “Thriller on the Griller at the Beach” events, which benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Posted in, National, New Products
SC Johnson Launches All-In-One Cleaning System
SC Johnson All-In-One Cleaning System allows users to clean more efficiently and effectively by choosing three of their five favorite trusted cleaners to dock in one simple, lightweight sprayer
Posted in, Market Profile, Southwest
2011 West Texas Profile: El Paso Has Bright Outlook
Walmart plans to open four new stores to add to its current roster of seven Supercenter stores and four Neighborhood Market stores in El Paso. It faces strong operators like Pro’s Ranch Market and Vista Markets.
Posted in, West
Produce Exports to Mexico Expected to Rise
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA), the United Fresh Produce Association and the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) are among the groups applauding the proposed resolution of a two-year-long dispute over cross-border trucking services between the U.S. and Mexico.
Posted in, Market Profile, Southwest
2011 New Mexico Profile: Outlook Brighter
According to Manpower’s latest Employment Outlook survey, New Mexico employers will add workers in the first quarter of 2011.
Posted in, Beverage News, New Products, Northeast, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Exclusive Craft Beer
Harris Teeter revealed its exclusive craft beer Barrel Trolley to shoppers in July, discovered and delivered to you by the company’s wine and beer team. The craft beer will be available in all Harris Teeter locations in which wine and beer is sold the company said in a press release. Harris Teeter’s beer and wine […]
Posted in, West
Grocery Outlet Helping to Feed People Facing Hunger
For one in six Americans, hunger is a reality. Berkeley, Calif.-based Grocery Outlet, according to a company press release, is proud to announce the Independence from Hunger campaign
Posted in, Northeast
Weis Markets Announces 7th Round of Prize Freeze Program
Weis Markets unveiled that it had lowered the prices on 1,600 staple items and that it will freeze these new lower prices for ninety days through Oct. 8.
Posted in, Ellerbee Buzz, National
Wal-Mart vs. Dukes: Giving Us Something to Talk About
People are talking about Wal-Mart Stores Inc. v. Dukes, probably more so because the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Wal-Mart’s favor.
Posted in, From the Editor, National
To Reach Young Shoppers, Go to Their Fingertips
How many more brick-and-mortar stores do we really need? Not many more, according to Dan O’Connor, president and CEO of RetailNet Group
Posted in, National
Federal Reserve Final Swipe Fee Ruling Angers Retailers, Consumers Nationwide
by Millie Adcox/staff writer The U.S. Federal Reserve’s backpedaling and final ruling on debit card swipe fees on June 30 is the result of much lobbying and backroom high pressuring from U.S. banks that saw their revenue leaking like a sieve from their bottom line, according to several industry trade groups. “Every month the largest […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
How to ‘Benefit Disproportionately’ from the Current Economic Climate
Willard Bishop: Use private label, cost control, smart negotiating tactics to grow market share by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Traditional supermarkets are losing market share as consumers move to other formats, like supercenter and dollar stores, according to consulting firm Willard Bishop in its The Future of Food Retailing 2011 report. Traditional grocery formats, including limited […]
Posted in, California Perspective, Guest Contributors, West
Banning the Bag: The Sequel Coming to a Store Near You
Every summer you can bet on two things coming from California: A blockbuster story hitting the movie screen and blockbuster legislation. Last year’s story was Assembly Bill 1998, a statewide bill to ban plastic bags and require a charge for paper bags. Grocers made the difficult decision to support the bill because we knew that […]
Posted in, National
Gas Prices Still Influencing Consumers’ Shopping Behavior
More consumers are taking steps to compensate for rising gas prices, as nearly 80 percent of consumers say they will alter their purchase behavior, this according to recent research conducted by TNS, a world leader in market information. Burdened by strong gas prices and a sluggish economy, consumers are looking at ways to cut spending, […]
Posted in, National
N.G.A. Calls for FDA to Modify Menu Labeling Proposal
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) in public comments filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 5, strongly opposed the FDA’s proposed rule for mandatory menu labeling that would include supermarkets and grocery stores as similar retail food establishments to restaurants. N.G.A. urged the FDA to adopt its proposed alternative/Option 2, which would […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Mann Packing Promotes Vegetables on the Grill for Summer Cookouts
Mann Packing is partnering with the makers of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil on a cross promotion, to encourage grilling vegetables this summer. Starting July 15, instant redeemable coupons for $1 off Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil products will be affixed to 12-oz. packages of Mann’s Vegetable Medley, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Broccoli & Carrots, Broccoli Wokly®, and […]
Posted in, Another Side, Midwest
Sunflower, Show-Me States Celebrate Native Sons
KANSAS/MISSOURI—Last month two favorite sons from these neighboring states were honored: One whose likeness is on the latest U.S. postal stamp, the other who has made an indelible stamp on the political landscape of America.