The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists has named San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B as the 2022 recipient of its Integrative Medicine Retailer Award. This honor recognizes a retailer organization or retailer executive that promotes and sells products that encompass a broad range of therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal health and wellness for consumers. Accepting the award on behalf […]
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 inCenter Store, Nonfood Items, Northeast
Party Pieces Expands U.S. Distribution To ShopRite Stores
Party Pieces has launched its branded partyware collection at Saker ShopRite stores in New Jersey. This marks the brand’s first retail partnership outside of the United Kingdom and is the beginning of larger expansion plans in the U.S. The brand’s best-selling “Party Pieces Collection” features a variety of themed product ranges for children and adults, which […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market, Ball Partner For AssistsToAssist Campaign
The Fresh Market and NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball have launched the AssistsToAssist Campaign for the 2022-23 regular basketball season. The campaign is a food donation program that provides fresh meals for families in need in the Charlotte, North Carolina, metropolitan area. Ball and the fresh food retailer will donate The Fresh Market’s Little Big Meal […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Ahold Delhaize Acquires Minority Stake In Adhese
Ahold Delhaize has acquired a minority stake in advertising technology company, Adhese. With this step, Ahold Delhaize accelerates the development of digital advertising opportunities for B2B partners across Europe to create tailored, relevant customer experiences. Ahold Delhaize is committed to accelerating its investments in building scalable digital advertising capabilities so its brands can build deeper […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Airheads Releases Candy-Flavored Dental Floss For Halloween
Erlanger, Kentucky-based Airheads has released Airheads Candy-Flavored Dental Floss. “This year, dentists’ houses will be buzzing with trick-or-treaters wanting to get their limited-edition Airheads Candy-Flavored Dental Floss before they run out,” said Craig Cuchra, VP of marketing at Perfetti Van Melle, maker of Airheads candy. “Everyone deserves to be happy on Halloween, even dentists. This floss […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Launches New Content Creator Platform
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has launched a new platform, Walmart Creator, a one-stop portal for creators to monetize shoppable products from the retailer. Creators who sign up will have access to tens of thousands of products and are given the opportunity to earn revenue while earning commissions on sales they refer with no cap. Users of the […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Northeast
Giorgio Fresh Co. Names Shelton As VP Of Sales, Marketing
Blandon, Pennsylvania-based Giorgio Fresh Company has named Bryan Shelton as VP of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for sales team leadership, marketing and business strategy. Shelton is a CPG industry leader that brings more than 20 years of experience, leading sales teams at Kellogg, Pinnacle Foods and Del Monte Foods. Most recently, Shelton held […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Hosts Pitch Competition For Food Technology Companies
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced its FMItech Pitch Competition to showcase food retail technology start-up solutions. After contestants provide a three-minute video that is reviewed by the FMItech at Midwinter Advisory Council, six top-scoring start-ups will compete at FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, highlighting their solutions to industry leaders and a panel of judges. “Retailers were accelerating […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Prepares For IFPA Show
The California Avocado Commission team is in final preparation mode for IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show held Oct. 26-29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Commission representatives will be available throughout the event and in booth No. 2343 on the expo days. “We are excited to greet customers and colleagues in person […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Opens New Location In La Crosse, WI
Hy-Vee has announced that after several months of construction, its La Crosse location opened Oct. 18, marking Hy-Vee’s fifth location in Wisconsin. The store has been reimagined with a new layout, the second of its kind in Wisconsin and fourth for the retailer overall. The 105,000-square-foot store will offer a new dining experience for customers […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Establishes Memorial Scholarship
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has established a scholarship program in memory of Robert Powell, an industry veteran who passed away in 2021. The scholarship helps fund students’ pursuit of a post-secondary education at a college or professional school in the U.S. The fund benefited from donations received at the ARS 10th Annual Member Golf Outing, […]
Posted inFood Lion, Produce News, Southeast
Food Lion’s Apple Bag Campaign Provides 4.5M Meals
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds set a goal to provide 1 million meals based on sales from its annual Apple Bag campaign. Surpassing that goal, the retailer quadrupled its efforts in partnership with customers to provide 4.5 million meals in time for the holiday season. Food Lion founded Food Lion Feeds in 2014 to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Announces Two Grand Openings
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced the grand openings of locations in Tucson, Arizona, and Palmdale, California. The Tucson location will open its newest store Oct. 28 at 4800 S. Landing Way, hosting free samples, kids games and live music. The first 200 shoppers will also receive a reusable goodie bag filled with product samples from featured […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Eden Green Opens First Phase Of Vertical Farm In Texas
Dallas, Texas-based Eden Green Technology has opened a new two-acre vertical greenhouse in Cleburne, Texas, as well as the onsite expansion of an additional three-acre facility. The new greenhouses are another milestone in Eden Green’s vision to increase local food accessibility, affordability and sustainability. Its vertical-farm-within-a-greenhouse empowers producers, retailers and suppliers to introduce and expand their controlled environment agriculture offerings, including […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Avocados From Mexico Begins Marketing Campaign
Dallas, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico is beginning its national shopper marketing campaign for the Big Game featuring football legend, Deion Sanders and his fiancée, Tracey Edmonds. The celebrity couple partnered with Avocados From Mexico to create their favorite guac recipes and the brand is inviting shoppers to vote for their favorite in the “Tasty Good vs Good Fat […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Duke’s, Champion Brewing Release ‘Tailgate Twang’ Beer
Virginia-based Duke’s Mayonnaise is partnering with Champion Brewing Company to produce a new beverage collaboration, Tailgate Twang. This is the second collaboration between the two Virginia-based brands. In 2021, they launched Family Recipe, a lager that pairs with a BLT sandwich. The new drink, an American pilsner named Tailgate Twang, pairs with game day dishes like sliders, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Harpak-ULMA Expands Availability Of Thermoforming Solution
Taunton, Massachusetts-based Harpak-ULMA announced the availability of a thermoforming solution that offers more sustainable packaging for fresh food products. The TFS 216 is designed to package fresh products in vacuum skin packs on a flat cardboard base. It uses cardboard roll stock to produce the flat, non-thermoformed base of the packaging – eliminating the need for a plastic […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market To Hold Grand Opening In November
Northgate González Market will celebrate the grand opening of its store in early November located at 2603 Westminster Ave. in Santa Ana, California. The company is investing more than $25 million into the new store and the surrounding shopping center. The announcement builds upon Northgate González Market’s commitment to the residents of the Santa Ana community that began with the opening of its first store in 1995. “We are excited at the Santa Ana community’s overwhelming support and response to our […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Delivery Expands Distribution With Facility In Romulus, MI
The Kroger Co. has announced the official opening of its newest customer fulfillment center in Romulus, Michigan. Powered by the Ocado Group, the facility will use advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to redefine the customer experience for customers in the greater Detroit area. The 135,000-square-foot facility, located on Wahrman Road, will reach customers up […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
IRI To Highlight New Research During Upcoming Events
IRI has announced new thought leadership for the upcoming weeks in its latest version of Next Week Now, a compilation of insights-rich activities, announcements and events. Upcoming IRI thought leadership activity includes: Friday, Oct. 21 –The Room Brand Retreat In their session,“You Are Only as Good As Your Team: How Generation X manages Millennials and […]