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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 inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Independent Store News, Midwest, Private Label Brands
AWG’s Best Choice Targets Thanksgiving Value For Independents
The wholesaler is helping its independent retailers offer customers value this Thanksgiving, including turkey, sides and dessert options.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger CEO Foran Lays Out Plan To Build ‘America’s Favorite Grocer’
Greg Foran, the chain’s CEO for less than a year, offered a candid assessment of how the company lost share and how they intend to get it back.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Marketing News, Southeast
Food Lion’s MVP Fall Haul Offers $20 In Savings Through Nov. 25
Food Lion is bringing back MVP Fall Haul, a loyalty promotion offering extra savings on top of everyday low prices in store, online and through the Food Lion app. Customers who use their personal MVP savings card on six qualifying shopping trips of $50 or more between Oct. 14 and Nov. 25 will earn a […]
Posted inPackaging News, Aisle Watch, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Cheerios, Ziploc Partner On Highly Requested Resealable Cereal Bag
The solution to “everyday cereal frustration” will roll out to retailers nationwide in coming months.
Posted inSuppliers, Frozen Food, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Detroit Business Families Team Up On $15M Motor City Ice
A new fleet of 11 delivery vehicles serves grocery stores, c-stores, gas stations and other retailers in southeast Michigan.
Posted inSuppliers, Beverage News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Johnsonville And Florida’s Natural Make World Series Bet
Brats will go to Tampa or OJ will go to Milwaukee depending on the World Series results.
Posted inAssociation News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Finance News, National
FMI, Merchants Welcome Court Ruling Striking Down Debit Swipe Fee Cap
Food retail and merchant groups are applauding the decision as banking groups say the ruling will harm consumers.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, Southeast, Southwest, Sprouts, West
Sprouts Adding 5 More Stores In Tennessee, California, Arizona And Texas
The Arizona-based grocer continues its rapid pace of openings in 2026.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Frozen Food, Midwest, Produce News, Suppliers
Marzetti Names President Of Retail, Adds 2 Leadership Roles
The appointments are designed to “accelerate this business and position it for long-term growth,” the CEO says.
Posted inAssociation News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
NGA Sets Forth Independent Grocers’ Principles On Pricing Technology
The statement covers topics such as electronic shelf labels, loyalty programs, AI and the handling of customer data.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Reveals Plans For Larger Store In Ennis, Texas
The permitting process currently is underway, with construction expected to start in mid-2027 and completion by late 2028.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Marrazzo’s Market Begins New Chapter Under Shap Markets Umbrella
The store has operated for more than two decades at 1400 Parkway Avenue in Ewing.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, Southeast, Suppliers
Sauer Brands Renames Itself Duke’s Mayo Company
The identity change follows the company’s recent sale of its spice business to Watkins.
Posted inNonfood Items, Center Store, National, News, Suppliers
Unilever Named No. 1 Core Non-Food Supplier In 2026 Advantage Awards
The awards are based on feedback from retailers and recognizes suppliers delivering value through strong partnerships, category leadership and execution.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Marks 80 Years, Reports $21.5B In Retail Sales At Annual Meeting
The cooperative’s Chairman’s Award went to Larri Wolfson, a third-generation grocer and owner-operator of ShopRite of Lincoln Park.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Krasdale Foods Again Named Best Place To Work In Westchester
President/COO says “this recognition is proof that we continue to live by the principles that have sustained us for over a century.”
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Suppliers, West
Young To Become Limoneira Chief Operating Officer Nov. 9
The new executive will work to advance the company’s efforts to redeploy capital into higher-return opportunities in agribusiness and real estate.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Suppliers
Epic Enters Meat Sticks Category With 4-Variety Launch
Nationwide retail rollout planned for 2027 following Amazon and Sprouts availability.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers To Open New Lufkin, TX, Store Nov. 11
The store introduces the Pineywoods Pavilion, an outdoor event venue with capacity for up to 1,000 people.