Royal Farms is donating 2,100 gallons of water to help Salvation Army of Central Maryland supply water to those impacted by the E. coli bacteria tap-water situation in West Baltimore. The Salvation Army went through disaster emergency funds to purchase an additional 2,100 gallons of water. “The Salvation Army is committed to assisting the most […]
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, Midwest
Kellogg Releases On-The-Go Cereal Instabowls
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg has launched Instabowls, allowing consumers to get milk for on-the-go trips by adding cold water. The line-up features Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Raisin Bran Crunch brands. “In recent years, there has been a huge trend toward portability for food, especially as busy schedules and life’s everyday curve […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National
Survey Reports Candy Companies Providing Deeper Transparency
America’s chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency, choice, and portion guidance options for consumers, according to a report issued Sept. 8 by Partnership for a Healthier America and the National Confectioners Association. The report found that leading chocolate and candy companies – Mars Wrigley, Ferrero, Ferrara Candy Company, Lindt, Ghirardelli Chocolate and Russell Stover Chocolates – met and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
Walmart To Offer Health Care Through United Health Group
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and UnitedHealth Group have announced the beginning of a 10-year, wide-ranging collaboration, bringing together the collective expertise of the companies in serving millions of people with affordable health services that improve health outcomes and improve the patient experience. The collaboration will start in 2023 with 15 Walmart Health locations in Florida and Georgia […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Northeast
Dumac Appoints Kress To Board Of Directors
East Syracuse, New York-based Dumac Business Systems has appointed Michael Kress to its board of directors. He serves as Dumac’s VP of major accounts. “Michael is an experienced business leader who brings significant expertise in POS technology and within the CFR and grocery space,” said Howard McCarthy, CEO and chairman of the board. “We are delighted to welcome […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location In Clermont, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 8 at Clermont Town Center in Clermont, Florida. The 29,486 square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are pleased to open the doors of our newest Publix at Clermont […]
Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Bashas’ Diné Markets Providing Fresh Food To Native Americans
Eddie Basha Jr. opened the first Bashas’ Diné Markets in the Navajo Nation in 1981. Currently, Bashas’ has nine stores to serve the Navajo people. More than 40 years ago, the Navajo Nation put out a request for proposals to all the grocers. His father was the only one who answered, Trey Basha said. At […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Produce News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Give Peaches To Food Bank Program
For the eighth year, Titan Farms and Harris Teeter have donated peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s donation to the “Peaches with a Purpose” program was especially important to local communities, with 76,000 pounds of peaches donated to local food banks, which is more than double last […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Cargill Donates $4.9M To Feeding America For Hunger Relief
Minneapolis-based Cargill has announced a $4.9 million donation to the Feeding America network of food banks. A key component of Cargill’s latest donation will include $1.9 million in support of increasing the supply of protein throughout the charitable food system. Protein, including chicken, beef, pork and even some plant-based foods, are the most requested items for […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Deli News, Northeast
UNFI Offers Meal Solutions To Meet Demand For Retailers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has added two new meal solutions to its offering to better allow retailers to meet the growing demand, while reducing in-store labor and the time required to create similar products on their own. The solutions are available nationwide to the more than 30,000 customer locations UNFI services. The on-trend solutions, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Celebrates Family Meals Month With Nutrition Events
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is partnering with FMI – The Food Industry Association to celebrate National Family Meals Month with a focus on nutrition and mental well-being. Created by FMI, the observance is an industry-inspired movement to raise consumer awareness of the health and societal benefits of sharing frequent family meals. Research shows that children who […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Marketing News, National
Survey Finds Consumers Shifting Grocery Purchasing Behaviors
Nearly half of Americans feel like they can’t afford their previous lifestyle and 76 percent of American consumers say their family has changed how they buy food with prices on the rise. In addition, two-thirds are more mindful of how they are spending their money. These findings are part of a new consumer sentiment survey […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Clean Cause Releases Beverage For National Recovery Month
Clean Cause, an Austin, Texas-based sparkling Yerba Maté beverage company, has announced an exclusive can collection in honor of National Recovery Month. Beginning Sept. 7, Clean Cause will release 1,200 limited-edition cans of cherry lime featuring an exclusive label designed by the brand’s creative director and singer/songwriter Ben Haggerty, better known as “Macklemore,” with 100 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Gelson’s Markets Certified As ‘Great Place To Work’
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has received a 2022 Great Place to Work Certification. The credential is given to qualified businesses annually by Great Place to Work, the international authority on workplace culture since 1992. Gelson’s has 2,518 employees in its 27 specialty grocery stores across Southern California. Twenty-four percent of Gelson’s employees have worked for the company for more […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Misfits Market To Combine With Imperfect Foods
New York-based Misfits Market, an online grocery platform, has announced the acquisition of online grocer Imperfect Foods. The planned acquisition will unite both brands to deliver a better, more sustainable grocery experience and put the combined business on track to cross $1 billion in sales and reach profitability by early 2024. Founded to build a […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
DS Smith Appoints Tornes As Managing Director
Atlanta-based DS Smith has named Keith Tornes as managing director of paper, forestry and recycling for North America. Tornes, who has nearly 30 years of experience in operations and plant management in several senior global leadership roles, will be responsible for the U.S. operations that produce linerboard and corrugating medium to support the company’s integrated […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Acquires E-Commerce Platform Rosie
Instacart has acquired Rosie, an e-commerce platform for local and independent retailers and wholesalers. With this acquisition, Instacart is deepening its commitment to serving local and independent grocers and expanding its Instacart Platform e-commerce offerings. Founded in 2013 in Ithaca, New York, the Rosie team has spent nearly a decade building relationships and supporting local and independent retailers […]
Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre’s Huber Discusses Driving Category Growth At IBIE Expo
Sponsored Content The International Baking Industry Exposition is back and this time, St Pierre is on the scene. St Pierre Bakery has been carving out a space in the American bakery market since 2015. Ahead of IBIE in Las Vegas, The Shelby Report talks to St Pierre Bakery Customer Development Director, Jake Huber. Read more on why […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Open New Store In Frisco, TX
H-E-B is set to open the doors of its flagship store Sept. 21 at 4800 Main St. in Frisco, Texas. Customers who want to get a head start can begin to schedule orders for curbside pickup, beginning Sept. 19. Orders can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance. At 111,000 square feet, the H-E-B […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Corporate Store News, West
Fred Meyer Division Announces Executive Promotions
The Fred Meyer Division has announced recent company promotions in its executive team. Kendra Doyel, formerly VP of merchandising for Ralphs, has been named as VP of merchandising for the Fred Meyer division, effective Sept. 12. Doyel will report to Todd Kammeyer, incoming president of the Fred Meyer division. She joined the company in 1998 […]