Designer Rachel Antonoff created four pieces inspired by the “cheese skirt,” the lace-like ring of melted, browned cheese extending beyond the sandwich’s edges.
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 inFood Service News, Big Y Foods, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y, Instacart Launch In-Store Foodservice Kiosks, Online Catering Ordering
Customers can perform several activities at the kiosks, including customizing made-to-order meals.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Association News, National, News, Store News, Suppliers
PLMA Names 2026 Salute To Excellence Awards Winners
More than 900 entries were judged based on taste and sensory appeal, packaging, product concept and value for the money.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Website, App Back Online After Outage
Food Lion’s website and app are back online after a cybersecurity incident, with no evidence so far of data theft and a set of thank-you offers for customers.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, Southwest
NGA Honors Harps’ Kim Eskew With Industry Service Award
The award recognizes those who help enhance relations among retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Online Grocery Technology, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Outlines Plan To Build ‘America’s Favorite Grocer’
Plans include investing in areas like fresh food and meals, as well as increasing the number of shoppers who buy groceries online.
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, National
American Bakers Association Names Thomas Director Of Government Relations
Tiana Thomas comes from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, where she served as congressional affairs manager.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Previews Thanksgiving Meal For Less Than $5 Per Person
The 16-item meal centers on a 13-pound Shady Brook Farms frozen turkey, with sides and desserts to boot.
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Bundles Walmart+ And Sam’s Club Plus Memberships For $120
Launching today, the deal is $100 less than members were previously paying for the two memberships separately.
Posted inInternational Retail, Marketing News, Midwest, Northeast, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Food Export Gathers State, Federal Partners At Fall Meeting In Chicago
Among the presentations, Ammara Bokhari spoke about the role of partnerships in developing the next generation of U.S. exporters.
Posted inAisle Watch, Ahold Delhaize, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Giant/Martin’s Survey: Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Rule Halloween
Nearly 58 percent of the Mid-Atlantic respondents in the hand out fun-size or mini treats.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, Suppliers, West
Bill Coombs, DLJ Produce CEO And Produce Industry Veteran, Dies At 63
Coombs devoted more than 48 years to the fresh produce industry in a career spanning retail, wholesale and international trade.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Independent Store News, National, Packaging News
INFRA Predicts Natural Grocery Trends For 2027
Alpha-gal syndrome may require label claims and certifications in the not-too-distant future, INFRA says.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Ocala, FL, Location Oct. 23
The grand opening festivities begin Oct. 21 with BJ’s Gas offering members $2-per-gallon regular gas from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m..
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, Northeast
Super Foodtown Opens In Philadelphia’s Tacony Neighborhood
The 11,000-square-foot store is the third Foodtown that has opened in recent months.
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In-Store Bakery Holds Its Ground As Cookies Jump 7.6 Percent And Sweet Goods Grow In September
Perimeter bakery outperformed the center-store aisle in September, with cookies up 7.6 percent in units and desserts, cakes and breads all growing.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Study: Independent Grocers Lead On Service, Community, Local Products
The findings will be mined further at NGA’s Executive Conference, Oct. 20-22 in Chicago.
Posted inNew Products, Center Store, National, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Lay’s Rolling Out 5 Limited-Time Holiday Flavors
The first wave features Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and Lay’s Roasted Holiday Turkey; a Dubai-style chip is planned for December.
Posted inAisle Watch, Association News, Center Store, National, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Seasonal Occasions Drive 64 Percent Of Chocolate, Candy Sales: NCA
Confectioners and retailers may be able to gain more sales as younger generations develop their own traditions, like Galentine’s Day, Summerween and Friendsgiving.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Northeast
Stores Stay Open, Loyalty Points Protected: How Ahold Delhaize USA Is Managing Its Outage
Letters from Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Claire Peters and Giant Food President Ira Kress communicated the company’s response as well as apologies.