The lower-level food and beverage space now has the feel of a city market, with emerging snack brands and Favorite Day.
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 inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Its Second Bradenton Store Of 2026
The new 50,325-square-foot Florida store is in SeaFlower Village Center on Cortez Road.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Spurs Tip Off Season With New Commercials, Exclusive Merch
The partnership has produced an annual commercial series for the past 22 years.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Holds Groundbreaking For GA Marketplace In Progress
The multi-department store will anchor a 21-acre shopping center in Bulloch County.
Posted inFrozen Food, Corporate Store News, International Foods, National, Suppliers
Crafty Ramen Expands Frozen Ramen To Target, Kroger Nationwide
The frozen layered “puck” combines bone broth, scratch-made noodles, protein, vegetables and toppings for a complete meal.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Executive News, Featured News, West
NGA Foundation Honors Dory With Inaugural Catalyst For Independence Award
Rudy Dory has invested in succession, sharing ownership of the business with his daughter, Lauren G.D. Redman.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Whole Foods
Ohio Replacement Store To Open Nov. 18, Whole Foods Announces
The closing location at 8310 Liberty Way in Mason is about 7 miles from the new store.
Posted inFinance News, Corporate Store News, National
PSP Investments, Nuveen Launch $790M Grocery-Anchored Retail Venture
The plan is to invest in metro areas with strong population growth, rising household incomes and high barriers to entry.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Mackenthun’s Dylan Mackenthun Wins Minnesota’s 38th Best Bagger Contest
The winner earned $600, a trophy and a trip to Vegas to represent his state at the NGA Best Bagger Championship in February.
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize Sets Start Date For Incoming CEO Thierry Garnier
He joins the company Jan. 11 as EVP before beginning his tenure as president, CEO and a member of the management board in early March.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, National, Produce News, Store News
Foundation For Fresh Produce Deepens Ties With Retail Dietitians
The goal is provide RDs with the tools, insights and partnerships that help people eat more fruits and vegetables, FFP says.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National, Walmart
Walmart Builds Guardrails For AI Agents Shopping On Customers’ Behalf
The retailer compares the model to adding an authorized cardholder on a credit card.
Posted inStore News, Featured News, National, News
Wegmans Tops Fortune’s Best Workplaces In Retail For 11th Straight Year
The rankings are based on survey responses from 76,000-plus employees at certified companies in the retail industry.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods To Acquire 3 Sander’s Stores In Ohio
The stores in Cadiz, Carrollton and Jefferson will bolster the grocer’s home state presence when the deal closes.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bakery News, Featured News, Southeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Ballantyne Marks Chain’s Largest Weekday Opening Ever
Hundreds of customers gathered in the early morning hours before doors to the grocer’s first Charlotte-area store opened Oct. 14.
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, National, News, Suppliers
Sunset Will Certify Shoppers As ‘Tommaliers’ For National Tomato Month
The social media campaign is designed for those who can understand tomatoes’ flavor nuances and select the best variety for any dish.
Posted inFrozen Food, Big Y Foods, Northeast, Suppliers
Silver Sands Brings New Haven-Style Frozen Apizza To Grocery Stores
The Connecticut pizzeria’s flash-frozen pies are available to New England grocers in three varieties.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Albertsons, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Launches forU American Express Credit Card
Cards offer rewards that are higher for online orders than in-store purchases.
Posted inFrozen Food, Dairy News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Acosta Study: Shoppers Trust Frozen For Value, Refrigerated For Freshness – Want Both To Work Together
New Acosta Group research shows grocery stores lead for frozen and dairy, but shoppers want more value, variety and easier-to-navigate freezer aisles.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, National, News, Produce News
IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show Wraps With Record Global Buyer Turnout
The event, held mid-week for the first time, saw a 10 percent increase in participation from retailers outside the U.S.