The Giant Company has announced four electric vehicles will join its fleet serving the greater Philadelphia area. The electric vans will fulfill Giant Direct customer deliveries while reducing the company’s environmental footprint. “Fulfilling our purpose of connecting families for a better future means taking action today to create a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow,” said Daren Russ, […]
Author Archives: Sommer Stockton
Digital Content Editor
Sommer joined The Shelby Report in January 2022 after graduating from Brenau University in Gainesville, GA, with a B.A. and M.A. in Communications and Media Studies. As Digital Content Editor, she leverages her expertise in digital strategy and content creation to enhance The Shelby Report’s online presence and engage readers.
Committed to the grocery industry, Sommer also serves on an advisory committee with the National Grocers Association (NGA), advocating for independent grocers. She enjoys exploring emerging trends and delivering actionable insights to the Shelby community.
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Whole Foods Market Opens First Location In Montana
Whole Foods Market opened its new 31,718-square-foot store Feb. 1 at 2905 W. Main St. in Bozeman, Montana. The location is the first store in the state for the natural and organic foods retailer. “We’re thrilled to join the great state of Montana for the first time with the opening of our Bozeman store today,” […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Save A Lot Expands Merchandising Systems With SymphonyAI
Dallas-based SymphonyAI Retail CPG has been selected by St. Louis-based supermarket chain Save A Lot for data-driven supply chain solutions that provide more accurate end-to-end insights and enable grocers to better meet shopper needs while minimizing stockouts and substitutions. The SymphonyAI Retail CPG solutions being implemented by Save A Lot include master data management, core merchandising, insights, […]
Posted inSpecialty, Association News, National
SFA Shares Top 10 Trends From Winter Fancy Food Show
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel previewed thousands of specialty food products showcased by more than 1,100 exhibitors Jan. 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ten overall trends have emerged from the show. “Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
ePac To Donate Portion Of Coffee Sales To Project Waterfall
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging has announced a partnership with Project Waterfall, a charity in the coffee sector. It will donate 2 percent of its global coffee product sales in 2023. The proceeds will be used to help coffee-growing communities across the world with clean water, sanitation and education. “[The company’s] mission has been, from […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Handy Seafood Releases New Packaging Design For Product Line
Salisbury, Maryland-based Handy Seafood has revamped the packaging for its retail line of frozen grocery products. According to the company, the updated designs and colors illustrate the “flavorful, nutritious and wholesome ingredients that Handy has become renowned for in its products.” In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, Handy has lessened its environmental impact by removing shrink-wrap from the exterior of all […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Cox As Chief Human Resources Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has named Cindy Cox as chief human resources officer. In this role, she will lead the company’s human resources organization, reporting to President and CEO A. Ryals McMullian. “Cindy brings a distinguished track record of excellence in human resources management to Flowers, and I’m confident that she will make a tremendous impact as our new CHRO,” […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Produce News
Kroger Plans To Expand Gotham Greens Line To 1K Locations
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. and Gotham Greens are bringing greenhouse-grown produce and plant-based foods to more customers across the country. Kroger customers can find Gotham Greens’ produce in more than 300 stores, with plans to expand to nearly 1,000 stores by the end of 2023. In addition, the expansion of Gotham Greens’ plant-based dips, cooking […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
North Texas Food Bank To Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser
The North Texas Food Bank will host its 23rd Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, presented by Kroger, from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 23. The event will be held at the North Texas Food Bank’s Perot Family Campus in Plano and features bowl-friendly fare prepared by chefs and restaurants from across North Texas, while providing critical funds that support its […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion To Hold Store Grand Opening In West Virginia
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will open a new store Feb. 8 at 130 Duella Drive in Inwood, West Virginia. It will open to the public at 8 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card valued up to $200 and a free reusable shopping […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Foodcellar Market Introduces Instacart Scan & Pay Technology
Long Island City, New York-based Foodcellar Market introduced Scan & Pay technology in its stores, as part of Instacart’s Connected Stores solutions. Customers will be able to digitally scan items as they shop and pay for them using their mobile phone. Scan & Pay connects customers’ online and in-store experiences, linking items bought in-store to […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Health & Wellness, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Companies Launches Digital Health, Wellness Platform
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform that is accessible on 16 of its banners’ grocery apps and websites. Sincerely Health is designed to help improve lives by connecting, educating, encouraging and rewarding customers on their health and wellness journey so they can make informed choices regarding food, physical […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter To Host Supplier Diversity Summit
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter will invite diverse product suppliers to apply to join a virtual Supplier Diversity Summit, to be held March 28-30. The company will work to identify and increase sourcing from suppliers that are at least 51 percent owned, operated and managed by people who are: disadvantaged, disabled, LGBTQ+, military veterans, minorities and/or women […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Bell & Evans Improves Packaging Quality With Niverplast
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania-based Bell & Evans has partnered with Niverplast, a food packaging equipment company, to establish and create a new packaging line. When building its new 411,500-square-foot harvesting facility, Bell & Evans searched to find a partner with experience in automatic bag-in-box solutions. Bell & Evans faced two challenges: first, the need to reduce its labor associated […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Gorton’s Seafood Launches Air Fried Butterfly Shrimp, Fish Fillets
Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s Seafood has launched two new air-fried products: fish fillets and butterfly shrimp. “The most exciting part about these new products is that they’ve already been air fried before they get to the consumer,” said Jake Holbrook, VP of marketing. “You don’t need to own an air fryer to enjoy all of the benefits of light, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
BAR-U-EAT Offers BPI Certified Compostable Bar Wrappers
Steamboat Springs, Colorado-based BAR-U-EAT has released its new Biodegradable Products Institute “BPI” Certified Compostable Packaging for its individual bars. With this release, it has become the first bar company in the world to offer packaging that carries the certification for the entire package – a move that ensures that its packaging will break down in commercial […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AdAdapted Names Kates As SVP Of Marketing
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted has appointed Matthew Kates as the SVP of marketing. Kates will scale the marketing organization to ensure both short and long-term growth for AdAdapted through messaging, communications and product innovation. A consumer goods industry veteran of about 25 years, Kates brings a diverse history with experience in brand management, media, promotion and loyalty. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Shares New Employee Benefits
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has shared new changes and investments aimed at increasing U.S. team members relationships and enhancing workplace culture. Tyson Foods has invested more than $20 million this year to offer longer parental leave, additional mental health support and other wellness and health plan benefits to further enhance employee well-being as part of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
ProducePay Launches Storefront To Market To Global Buyers
Los Angeles-based ProducePay has launched its virtual Storefront – a new feature offering growers a personalized platform to market their brand, available commodities and initiate transactions with trusted and verified buyers. Storefront empowers growers with an online destination to attract new trading partners and interact with potential buyers in real-time. Growers can use the personalized Storefront to market […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Breaks Ground On New Location In Mansfield, TX
H-E-B has begun construction on a 118,000-square-foot store in Mansfield, Texas, which is set to open in spring 2024. The store will be located at the corner of U.S. 287 and Broad St. H-E-B owns about 28 acres at the site. This location will join H-E-B Alliance, which is under construction and set to open […]