Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has announced the appointment of Ken Sylvia to CEO, effective April 12. As a leader, Sylvia will continue to fulfill Talking Rain’s mission of “Creating Connections with Every Sip” by prioritizing employee development, community engagement, product innovation and corporate responsibility. Since joining Talking Rain over a decade ago, Sylvia has […]
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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 inSouthwest, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider
Sprouts Foundation Hosts National School Garden Summit
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will host its inaugural Growing School Gardens Summit April 22-25 in Denver, Colorado. As the first national gathering focused entirely on school gardens, the summit will unite more than 400 educators and leaders from across the country working to sustain school garden programs at the school, regional and national level. These educators – and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Announces Concept Plans For New Downtown Express Market
Big Y has announced its plans to build a new concept Big Y Express Fresh Market at 1500 Main St. as part of the Tower Square in Springfield, Massachusetts. The new 10,000-square-foot Big Y Express Fresh Market will be tailored to fit the needs of the city’s downtown community. Currently, there are workers and area […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, West, Whole Foods
Popchips Unveils New Brand Packaging, Innovations
San Francisco, California-based Popchips has announced a complete brand overhaul with a reimagined visual identity and the debut of two new flavors. After conducting market research to redefine its brand strategy, Popchips has revitalized its distinct package design. The two new innovations, Fiery Buffalo and Fully Loaded, serve as an answer to consumer demand for salty snacks […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens New Store In Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The Fresh Market Inc. opened its 160th store April 7 at 4925 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This will bring the retailer’s total stores in Florida to 47 locations. A grand opening celebration featuring a “bread breaking” ceremony, vendor sampling, specialty presentations, giveaways and drawings will be held on April 13 to officially welcome the Palm Beach […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Events Supporting Blood Sugar, Overall Health
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and its registered dietitians will host events focused on blood sugar management and overall health. Events will include virtual freezer meal workshops and free virtual on-demand and live diabetes health store tours. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will also provide 1,000 free A1C screenings at select stores throughout the month. On-demand and live […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National
Kroger, Bed Bath & Beyond Partner To Launch E-Commerce Experience
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. and Union, New Jersey-based Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. have announced the launch of the companies’ e-commerce experience. “When our customers think of food, they think of Kroger,” said Stuart Aitken, SVP and chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger. “This collaboration expands our e-commerce selection, enabling our customers to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Zebra Technologies Launches New Fulfillment Offerings
Atlanta-based Zebra Technologies Corporation demonstrated new industrial solutions that improve communications and efficiencies March 28-31 at Modex 2022, the world’s premier supply chain trade show. Zebra introduced its first all-in-one Android-based wearable computer, the new WS50, and its first RFID sled designed for industrial usage, the RFD90. Zebra also showcased its recently announced Fetch FlexShelf autonomous mobile robot solution as […]
Posted inCOVID News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Pharmacies To Carry COVID-19 Anti-Viral Medication
Nanuet, New York-based Stop & Shop will offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at all 55 New York pharmacies. The anti-viral drugs are available at no cost with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Additionally, Stop & Shop’s pharmacists are authorized to administer second COVID-19 booster shots to eligible […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Hershey’s Introduces Its Reese’s Pantry Pack Size
Reese’s and its parent company, Pennsylvania-based Hershey’s, is releasing its Pantry Pack, a stackable, portable compact package stocked with 25 individually wrapped snack-size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The package has rectangular dimensions and is easy to store. “Stack it, pack it, freeze it, organize it – now our fans can create their very own Reese’s corner of the pantry, fridge, freezer, desk […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Bolthouse Farms Launches New Reformulated Dressings
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has launched its new, reformulated dressings line, offering consumers richer, creamier dressings. With enhanced versions of its ranch, blue cheese and caesar dressings, Bolthouse Farms reformulated these dressings with the following in mind: Taste as No. 1 – According to the International Food Information Council’s 2021 Food and Healthy Survey, 82 percent of Americans consider taste […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
IRI, NPD Merge To Form Global Technology, Analytics And Data Provider
IRI and The NPD Group, a provider of market information and advisory services in more than 20 industries, has announced the signing of an agreement through which IRI and NPD will merge. The combination will create a global technology, analytics and data provider that offers clients a view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
NHDSC Projects Fans Will Enjoy 19M Hot Dogs At MLB Stadiums In 2022
Hot dogs and sausages are consistently among the most ordered food items at Major League Baseball stadiums. And in 2022, the NHDSC – National Hot Dog and Sausage Council – estimates MLB fans will consume 19.1 million hot dogs and about five million sausages at games this season. “Baseball is back and fans are once […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Supply Chain News, West
Town & Country Markets, PacWesty Partner For Grocery Delivery Service
Seattle-based Town & Country Markets has partnered with PacWesty to offer customers an all-electric grocery delivery service. Customers place their orders online and select the home delivery option to receive delivery to their doorstep. Among the first companies in Washington State to use a fleet of battery-electric delivery vans, Town & Country and PacWesty began their […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
C&S Wholesale Chooses NielsenIQ As Single Source Content Solution
C&S Wholesale Grocers has chosen NielsenIQ Brandbank, a provider of digital product content solutions, as its digital product content partner, ensuring NielsenIQ Brandbank content will be available across all business functions and all store fronts supported by C&S Wholesale. “We are proud to announce, as part of our ongoing commitment to provide the highest caliber […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Breaks Ground On New Winn-Dixie Location In Apopka, FL
Winn-Dixie and its parent company, Southeastern Grocers, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony April 7 for its newest location at 611 E. Main St. in Apopka, Florida. The groundbreaking ceremony included a presentation with remarks by Jordan Post, SVP of development for Southeastern Grocers; Randolph Bracy, Florida senator; Bryan Nelson, Apopka mayor; and John Strzalka, TCII Capital […]
Posted inCoborn's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Partners With DailyPay To Implement On-Demand Pay Benefits
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has entered into a partnership with DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay. With this partnership, Coborn’s employees will be given access to their pay as they earn it and are able to pay bills, spend, save or invest on their own schedule. Coborn’s is among the latest grocer to implement on-demand pay […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
StarKist Opens Corporate Headquarters In Reston, VA
StarKist Co. has opened its corporate and administrative headquarters at 1875 Explorer St. in Reston, Virginia, with room for more than 70 employees. “StarKist is proud to make Reston our official global headquarters,” said Andrew Choe, president and CEO of StarKist Co. “We would like to thank Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Fairfax County Economic Development […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Launches First Report From ‘U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends’ Series
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released the first in a six-part “2022 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends” series conducted in partnership with The Hartman Group Inc. The series is designed to explore food shoppers’ journeys and behaviors. Expanding on this annual report, the first analysis focuses on the shopper landscape and finds Americans are balancing a mix […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Bell and Howell’s QuickCollect Rx Automates Grocery Chain’s Pharmacy
Durham, North Carolina-based Bell and Howell, a provider of automated pickup solutions, has reported its new QuickCollect Rx is in operation at a grocery retail chain, which was unnamed. BH QuickCollect pharmacy solutions enhance customer prescription pickup experiences and medication compliance by eliminating long wait times, which is a major source of customer frustration and […]