This marks the fourth Kroger Marketplace groundbreaking in North Texas this year, following McKinney, Fate and Princeton.
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 inProduce News, Executive News, News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit, Progressive Produce Name Rodolfo Spielmann President And CEO
Former NatureSweet chief Rodolfo Spielmann is the new president and CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce, succeeding the retiring Marty Kamer.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Walmart
Walmart CEO Pledges No Personalized Pricing As Surveillance Pricing Scrutiny Grows
Walmart CEO John Furner has committed the retailer to not using income, shopping history or urgency to set prices, extending EDLP to its AI tools and shelf labels.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, News
Grocers Give: Cardenas Markets Foundation Raises Almost $900K At Golf Tournament
The Cardenas Markets Foundation raised almost $900,000 at its golf tournament, while Winn-Dixie is helping provide 1 million meals for hunger relief.
Posted inBakery News, National, New Products, News
Wonderbrands Launches Wonder AirCrisp, A Fresh Bakery Pull-Apart Built For The Air Fryer
Wonderbrands has introduced Wonder AirCrisp, which the Toronto-based baker calls the first fresh bakery product developed specifically for the air fryer. The pull-apart bread goes from soft to crisp in four minutes when prepared according to package directions and is launching exclusively in Ontario at select major grocery retailers. The product targets a gap Wonderbrands […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Health’s Lindholz To Retire After 31 Years
President since 2017, Colleen Lindholz has been credited as the architect of the company’s Food as Medicine strategy.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, National, News
Iridio by RRD, Swiftly Unite Print And Digital Circulars
The companies said retailers have been forced to treat the different media as separate, competing programs.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Produce News
Aldi Begins Automated Fresh Produce Handling At 1.3M-Square-Foot UK Distribution Center
The German discount grocer has started moving fruit and vegetables through its Cimcorp-automated Bardon facility.
Posted inGrocery Research, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Groceryshop Outlook: GLP-1s, Retail Media, AI Top List
The industry’s next competitive advantage may come from how effectively retailers connect technology and trends.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
Giant Begins Remodel Of Huntingdon Valley, PA Store
The Giant Company has begun renovating its Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, store, which will stay open during a remodel expected to finish in early 2027.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Cordova, TN Store
Kroger’s Delta Division celebrated the grand reopening of Kroger Store 426 in Cordova, Tennessee, following a $2 million investment. The store, at 1675 N. Germantown Parkway, has been at that location since 1998. Delta Division associates joined elected officials, community leaders and Cordova residents for the celebration. The $2 million investment included a new Kroger […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart Continues TX Investment With Mesquite Neighborhood Market Store
Walmart opened a 45,000-square-foot Neighborhood Market in Mesquite, Texas, creating more than 150 jobs and offering groceries and pharmacy services.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Highlights Role Of Private Brands In Fall Assortments
Retailers have access to a growing portfolio of products ranging from seasonal offerings to everyday essentials.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Names 10 Brands To 2026 LEAP Early Growth Cohort
The grocer said those selected represent the authentic flavors, ingredients and trends its customers are craving.
Posted inGrocery Research, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Fresh Thyme, Midwest, News
Fiber, Brain Food Among Fresh Thyme’s 2027 Grocery Trends
The retailer cites growing interest in innovative products and globally inspired recipes that enliven everyday eating.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Lidl US To Open New Store In Manhattan’s Chelsea Neighborhood
The goal is to transform grocery shopping in New York City by delivering outstanding quality and maximum freshness.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
More Grocers Add No-Markup Pricing On Instacart
Bashas, Fareway, Grocery Outlet, Raley’s and Super King Markets are among the retailers that have made the move.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Northeast
New Jersey Food Council Selects Coca-Cola’s McGreevy As Next President, CEO
The veteran executive will succeed Linda Doherty, who is retiring in January after 33 years with the organization.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Featured News, News, Northeast
Massachusetts Gov. Healey Honors Big Y’s 90-Year Legacy
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey visited Big Y’s Support Center to present a proclamation honoring the family-owned grocer’s 90th anniversary.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
U.S. Chamber Tour Stops At NY Bodega To Oppose City-Owned Grocery Stores
Outside 103 Deli & Grocery, officials argued that the municipal concept poses a threat to small businesses.