Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has announced its plans to build new fulfillment centers in McCordsville, Indiana; Greencastle, Pennsylvania; Lancaster, Texas; and Joliet, Illinois. The 2.2 million-square-foot facility in Indiana will be located at 5259 W. 500 N. and is set to open spring 2023. The 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Pennsylvania will be located at 1915 Ebberts […]
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 inPackaging News, West
Wonderful Pistachios Teams Up With Marvel Studios For Campaign
In celebration of Marvel Studios’ “I Am Groot,” a Collection of Original Shorts debuting on Disney+ this year, Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios launched its “Groot Gets Crackin’” campaign to showcase the plant-protein power of Wonderful Pistachios. The campaign, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy character Groot, will activate across a wide range of touch points including TV, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Announces $140M Capital Investment In NYC Stores
Stop & Shop announced a $140 million capital investment in its New York City stores to improve the shopping experience for local customers with a focus on adding thousands of new items from around the globe to ensure the assortment at each store reflects the diversity of the neighborhood it serves. Stop & Shop’s Bay […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Fresh Del Monte, Jewel-Osco Break World Record For Fruit Display
In celebration of National Fruit and Vegetable Month, Fresh Del Monte, in collaboration with Jewel-Osco, broke a world record June 8 for the World’s Largest Fruit Display. Sanctioned as an official Guinness World Record, the display was constructed from more than 77,000 pounds of Del Monte bananas at the Jewel-Osco store in Westmont, Illinois, located […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Appoints Munsell As CFO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a global avocado-industry leader, has appointed Shawn Munsell as CFO, effective June 20. Prior to joining Calavo, Munsell led the finance and accounting functions for Tyson Foods’ chicken segment, with fiscal 2021 revenues of $14 billion, as SVP of finance and accounting. Before that role, he served as Tyson’s treasurer. […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
Independent Grocers Advocate During NGA’s ‘Fly-In For Fair’ Competition
The National Grocers Association concluded a successful Fly-In for Fair Competition on June 9. Focused on leveling the playing field in the grocery industry by calling for enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act, grocers engaged with Congressional offices about the importance of acting now to resolve dominant food retailers’ anti-competitive tactics. “America’s independent grocers played a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Will Open Two Philadelphia Stores This Summer
As part of its growth within the greater Philadelphia area, The Giant Company has announced the opening dates for two stores this summer. The city of Philadelphia’s newest store at 501 N. Broad St. will open June 24 and the Richboro store at 1025 Second St. Pike will open July 1. “As a company, we […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Finds Space Solutions Top Of Mind For Retailers
Dallas-based Symphony RetailAI announced the findings of its commissioned executive survey, “Retailers’ Views of Modern Planning Tools & Solutions,” conducted by RSR Research. A majority of respondents indicated that matters related to space planning are important amidst unprecedented retail upheaval. Macro space planning was cited by 72 percent of respondents as critical, with assortment optimization at […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southeast
Coke Florida SVP, CFO To Retire; New Leadership Named
After a career spanning more than 40 years and including 34 years with the Coca-Cola system, Duane Still will retire from his position as SVP and CFO for Coke Florida on July 1. “Serving as the CFO of Coke Florida and as a member of the executive leadership team these past few years has truly […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Bowery Farming Unveils Smart Farm In Bethlehem, PA
Bowery Farming opened its largest technologically advanced and sustainable commercial smart farm May 26 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Transforming a former Bethlehem brown field from an industrial site into modern farmland, the company’s commercial farm lays the groundwork for the next chapter in climate-smart agriculture. The Bethlehem farm features technological advancements and pioneering sustainability initiatives and is […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Names Finalists From 2022 Open Call Event
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has made its selections for the ninth annual Open Call event. With nearly 1,200 small and mid-sized business owners receiving official invitations, this year’s registrants mark the largest group selected to participate in the two-day event, set for June 28-29. Finalists represent all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, with nearly 60 percent of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Invests In Employees With Pay Increases
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced a multi-million dollar investment to increase starting pay rates for all clerks, customer service, fresh food and center store specialists and assistant department managers as of June 26. As a result of these rate changes, almost 7,600 of the company’s retail workforce will receive a pay increase, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
9 Reasons To Unshackle Yourself From Your Weekly Ad
Sponsored Content 1. The weekly ad of today has remained virtually unchanged for decades. Weekly ads have stood still while customers have become far more sophisticated in their expectations. 2. The weekly ad as it is has no flexibility. Print ads typically have a two week lead time if not longer. What happens when there […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Daily Harvest Teams Up With Athletes To ‘Eat the Solution’
Daily Harvest is teaming up with athletes committed to encouraging people to “Eat the Solution” and consume more organic fruits and vegetables every day. Blake Griffin of the Brooklyn Nets, Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions, Trea Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kemba Walker of the New […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Brighter Bites Partners With DoorDash’s Project Dash For Deliveries
Houston, Texas-based Brighter Bites has partnered with DoorDash through its Project DASH initiative to increase fresh produce accessibility to children and their families in New York City, Houston and Washington D.C. Through this partnership, DoorDash’s Project DASH makes it possible for families facing transportation barriers to participate in the Brighter Bites program. DoorDash drivers will go to select enrolled […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Hosts Beer And Bites Tasting To Support Local Foodshare
Stratford, Connecticut-based Stop & Shop’s annual checkout campaign, Food for Friends, is partnering with local brewery, Two Roads Brewing, to assist with a charity tasting on June 10. All donations raised by the Food for Friends campaign at local Stop & Shop stores will benefit the state’s largest food bank, Connecticut Foodshare, and its partner agencies. To […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Nassau Candy’s Clever Candy Launches New Packaged Line
Nassau Candy, a leading manufacturer of specialty and private label confections, is launching an exclusive packaged line under its Clever Candy Brand. The expansion of the Clever Candy range offers retailers and customers a new way to enjoy confections. The inaugural products in Nassau Candy’s Clever Candy line will be packaged versions of the company’s […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
NJFC Welcomes Redford As Associate Director Of Public Affairs
The New Jersey Food Council has named Delaney Redford as the associate director of public affairs for the NJFC. “Delaney Redford brings to our state association a well-rounded background in policy analysis and communications in New Jersey,” said Linda Doherty, NJFC president and CEO, noting Redford has demonstrated talents in serving constituents, building consensus and […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Arcadia Biosciences Releases GoodWheat Pasta
Davis, California-based Arcadia Biosciences, a producer and marketer of plant-based health and wellness products, has released GoodWheat, marking the company’s expansion into better-for-you food and wellness products. GoodWheat pasta’s five varieties – penne, spaghetti, fettuccine, elbows and rotini – are available in select retailers nationwide, for $3.99 (SRP) for a 12-oz. package. Each pasta type […]
Posted inFrozen Food, National
Holy Perogy! Showcases 4 Frozen Perogy Flavors
Holy Perogy! premium frozen perogies are showcasing its four flavors of perogies. The products are prepared with quality ingredients for U.S. consumers to enjoy its Ukrainian family recipe at home. Many consumers find store bought frozen perogies to be doughy and rubbery, the company said. Holy Perogy! is different due to the process by which it’s […]