Arizona-based Bashas’ Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2022. Bashas’ President Edward “Trey” Basha recently visited with The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves about the history of the company. Trey Basha’s grandfather, Eddie Basha Sr., and his great-uncle, Ike Basha, both the sons of Lebanese immigrants, started Bashas’ in 1932 on […]
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 inProduce News, Midwest
Ball’s Food Stores Supports ‘Buy Fresh Buy Local’ Program
Kansas City, Kansas-based Ball’s Food Stores is supporting the “Buy Fresh Buy Local” program and local chapters of the movement. August is prime time for harvesting late summer produce, such as peaches, summer squash, tomatoes, eggplants and sweet corn. Working with more than 150 local growers, the grocer provides a selection of natural and sustainable products […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Adds Paramount+ Subscription For Members
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will offer members a Paramount+ Essential subscription at no extra cost, beginning in September. The Paramount+ Essential Plan will give members access to Paramount+’s content, including original dramas, recent blockbuster films and live sports. The membership will remain $98 a year or $12.95 a month and include the Paramount+ Essential Plan subscription with an […]
Posted inBarons Market, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, West
Barons Market Renovates Flagship Store In Point Loma, CA
Barons Market has announced the full redesign and renovation of its first store at 4001 W. Point Loma Blvd. in San Diego, California. The community can explore the newly renovated store complete with a fresh salad bar, hot soup counter, olive bar, hot food bar and olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar. “Food brings people […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AdAdapted Launches Shoppable Video Ads
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted has launched add-to-cart, shoppable video ads. Companies will have the ability to tell their brand story, while increasing conversions and gathering critical customer insight through mobile browser, mid-article or stand-alone video. AdAdapted Shoppable Video Ads enable brands to build e-commerce campaigns on its Shopping List Marketing mobile ad platform. This goes beyond standard […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, Nonfood Items
IHA To Host Three New Events At Education Summits
Two International Housewares Association educational summits, Chess: Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession and the International Business Council’s Global Forum, will be held in-person this fall along with a new event by the recently formed Housewares Credit Group. Under the banner “Housewares Homecoming,” the three events will take place together for the first time, uniting industry alumni, veterans […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Marketing News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Promotes Anniversary With Coupons, Giveaways
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is celebrating its 67th anniversary Aug. 18-20. Customers are invited to a three-day celebration offering savings, prizes and giveaways. Sixty-seven years ago, Margaret and Phillip Isely went door-to-door in Golden, Colorado, educating their neighbors about nutrition and handing out samples of homemade whole grain bread. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Sanwa Food Group Strengthens Distribution Using Pepper
Tampa, Florida-based Sanwa Food Group has launched a new digital ordering platform for Sanwa Fresh, the foodservice distribution portion of its business. Customers will have the capability to place orders on any device with the help of a new e-commerce platform, powered by Pepper, built for food distributors. Historically, Sanwa Food Group’s retail portion of its […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
DoorDash, Grocery Outlet Partner For On-Demand Delivery
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 398 locations including California, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Customers can order groceries on-demand from local Grocery Outlet stores through the DoorDash marketplace app or website. “DoorDash is committed to providing customers with all the selection […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Hosts National Day Of Hiring Events
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is hosting National Day of Hiring events Aug. 16 at participating retail grocery stores and distribution centers. The National Day of Hiring events will offer candidates a chance to learn more about open SpartanNash roles, in addition to on-the-spot interviews and the potential for same-day job offers. The company will also be unveiling […]
Posted inDeli News, West
Reser’s Fine Foods Tours The U.S. With Picnic Experience
Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods is traveling the country with the Reser’s Fine Foods Picnic Experience after a two-year hiatus. The Reser’s Picnic Experience provides people with a place to rest, find shade, recharge cell phones and taste the company’s potato salad. It has shared more than 40,000 free samples of its Deviled Egg Potato […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Buc-ee’s To Break Ground On First Location In Missouri
Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new travel center Aug. 23 in Springfield, Missouri. The start of construction will be celebrated with a ceremony at noon, attended by local leaders. Located at 3284 N. Mulroy Road, the new location is the first Buc-ee’s travel center in Missouri. It will occupy 53,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions outside its store with thousands of […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Little Leaf Farms Introduces Sweet Baby Butter Leaf Lettuce
Devens, Massachusetts-based Little Leaf Farms has launched its new lettuce variety, Sweet Baby Butter Leaf. Grown in a hydroponic greenhouse producing lettuce year-round, Sweet Baby Butter Leaf lettuce features a sweet and crispy texture. “With a balance of sweetness, crispness and tenderness, we know Sweet Baby Butter Leaf will be a welcomed addition to our product line,” […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Mariani Probiotic Prunes Wins Healthy Snack Award
The Mariani family has announced that Mariani’s Probiotic Prunes is a recipient of the 2022 Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Awards. The California-grown prunes are infused with GanedenBC30 probiotics to deliver active cultures that are 10 times more effective than yogurt. The award supports Mariani’s mission to help consumers who seek healthier options, especially with snacks, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southeast
Publix To Offer Curbside Pharmacy Pickup In Select Stores
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has launched curbside pharmacy pickup at select stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia. North and South Carolina pharmacy locations plan to offer curbside pickup at a later date. “Our customers enjoy the convenience of curbside pickup for their grocery orders, so we are excited to add prescriptions to that offering,” said […]
Posted inDeli News, Feature, Market Profile, Southwest
Van’s Kitchen Navigates Release Of New Product During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to figure out how to connect remotely, network in new ways and attempt to conduct business during an unprecedented time. Van’s Kitchen, based out of Dallas, Texas, was among the many businesses that had to quickly adjust. The 36-year-old company is a minority-, women- and family-owned and -operated business. Theresa […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Feature, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Snowfox, YO! Finds Success With Sushi In Supermarkets
The Shelby Report recently caught up with Richard Hodgson, group CEO of Snowfox Group, and Stacy Kwon, president of Snowfox | JFE Franchising, to chat about its new sushi products. The two companies merged in 2019. The Snowfox Group includes Snowfox (JFE), YO!, Bento and Taiko. Snowfox, based in Houston, Texas, is one of the […]
Posted inBakery News, Amazon Fresh, Feature, Market Profile, Southwest, Whole Foods
Einstein Brothers Bagels Expanding Into Retail Locations
Einstein Brothers Bagels found success in its restaurant concept, with more than 1,000 across the country. Now, it is looking to expand into retail to give its customers better access to the brand. Andrew Heald, director of sales for the Lakewood, Colorado-based company, recently sat down with The Shelby Report to share some of the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
IRI, NPD Complete Merger To Become Global Technology Provider
IRI and The NPD Group have completed their merger to create a global technology, analytics and data provider. The merger brings together colleagues across the globe to offer more than 7,000 clients a comprehensive view of consumer behavior, total retail purchasing and consumption trends across a range of industries. A unified name and brand for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Southern Recipe Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will celebrate the truck driving industry and support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund with a $7,500 donation. “There’s not a day that goes by that we take our truck drivers for granted. In the midst of a challenging time for many industries, they’re still moving […]