Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions, has entered into a multi-year license agreement with leading Hawaii grocer Foodland Super Market for a portfolio of AI-based solutions for supply chain, category planning and revenue growth. Foodland, which was founded in 1948 and opened Hawaii’s first supermarket, […]
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 inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Breaks Ground On New Location In Marietta, GA
Kroger hosted a groundbreaking celebration March 29 for its newest store at 1310 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. “We are excited to break ground on this new store and would like to thank the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Powers Ferry Corridor Alliance for their ongoing support,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Anniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, West
Fred Meyer Was Early Innovator Of ‘One-Stop Shop’ Business Concept
What started as a part-time job after school in 1992 has evolved into a fulfilling career for Todd Kammeyer, VP of merchandising at Fred Meyer. “I was 16 years old and started at Smith’s Food and Drug in South Ogden, Utah, where I grew up. The store was close to home and my high […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Snowflake Launches Retail Data Cloud To Optimize Retailer Operations
Bozeman, Montana-based Snowflake has launched its Retail Data Cloud, which unites Snowflake’s data platform, Snowflake- and partner-delivered solutions and industry-specific datasets. The Retail Data Cloud empowers retailers, manufacturers, distributors, consumer packaged goods vendors and industry technology providers to leverage their own data, access new data and seamlessly collaborate across the retail industry. Snowflake and its ecosystem of partners […]
Posted inAsk The Experts, Home Page Latest News, Home Page Slider, Lipari Foods
Navigating Supply Chain Issues, Maintaining Growth In A Volatile Market
Q&A with David Wagstaff, V.P. North America, St. Pierre Bakery Supply chain issues are front of mind for retailers – how have you helped them keep shelves stocked through the pandemic? The supply chain is problematic for everyone in the industry – but we’re not afraid to do things differently in order to help […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Names Recipients Of Executive Leadership Awards
FMI – the Food Industry Association has recognized six individuals for its annual Executive Leadership Awards. Throughout the past year, these executives displayed leadership in overcoming challenges of the food industry. The 2022 awards were presented at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference Awards luncheon in Orlando, Florida. “From inflation and supply chain challenges to federal mandates and COVID-cautious […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sysco To Host First Supplier Diversity Summit May 25
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corporation will hold its first Supplier Diversity Summit on May 25. Sysco’s senior leadership team will provide updates on the company’s business and DEI strategy, as well as insight its new mentorship program that assist diverse suppliers in how to do business with Sysco. The summit will also feature a special recognition […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Retail Business Services Launches Seed Start-Up Immersion Program
For the fourth year, Quincy, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services is partnering with ADUSA Supply Chain and Innovation Studio, a non-profit organization focused on growing inclusive entrepreneurship, to help early-stage entrepreneurs. The five-week immersion program, called Seed, is designed to help start-ups build critical relationships to accelerate their companies successfully. The scope of the program has been expanded and two […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Precision Marketing Expands Access To Advertising Inventory
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Precision Marketing, the retail media business of the Kroger Co., is expanding access to its on-site advertising inventory. Advertisers may use one of three advertising management platforms to buy product listing ads on Kroger e-commerce sites. Pacvue, Skai and Flywheel Digital are the inaugural platforms with access to the API. The new capability makes […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Tops Donates To Local Non-Profits To Celebrate Store Grand Reopening
Tops held a grand reopening celebration March 29 for its store at 11200 Maple Ridge Road in Medina, New York. To celebrate, the store will be making $500 donations to each of the following local groups as a thank you for their support of the community: American Legion (Butts-Clark Post No. 204) – This veterans’ organization […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Donates $1.1M To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix customers and employees donated more than $1.1 million in a 10-day point-of-sale campaign in support of global Red Cross relief efforts for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Donations will be used to distribute food, deliver medicine and medical supplies, assist with evacuations and help provide shelter. The donation campaign began on […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
Independent Grocers Urge Antitrust Policymakers To Level Playing Field
Two independent grocers testified March 28 to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on how anticompetitive tactics by dominant retailers in the grocery marketplace leads to unfair conditions for independent grocers. Their testimony was on behalf of the National Grocers Association. Tom Charley, co-owner of Charley Family Shop N’ Save […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, National
DS Smith Reports Top 12 Hard-To-Recycle Items
If retailers want to attract and keep more environmentally conscious consumers in today’s demanding marketplace, their products should have clearer directions on recycling, according to a national survey by sustainable packaging leader DS Smith. The poll was conducted March 8-9 with 1,007 respondents and was conducted using an online data collection methodology with the research firm […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Anniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, Special Section, West
Fred Meyer’s World-Class Service, Experience Build Loyalty
Dave Richard, VP of operations for Fred Meyer, began his food retail career nearly four decades ago. “I’ve been in the business my whole life,” he said. “I started as a bagger over 36 years ago. I have worked all over the West Coast, including Alaska and California.” Richard left Safeway and joined Cincinnati, Ohio-based […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Leaders Participate In Day Of Service For Local Nonprofits
H-E-B leaders from the North West Food and Drug region gathered in Plano, Texas to participate in a Day of Service and give hands-on support to a local nonprofit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The H-E-B leadership team met at Plano’s Grace Church, located at 3301 Preston Road, on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Kingswood Capital Management Acquires The Save Mart Companies
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies has been acquired by Kingswood Capital Management. Kingswood is an operationally-focused private equity firm based in Los Angeles, with experience in the retail sector. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products across approximately 200 stores and serves communities throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company operates stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx. In addition to its retail […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PIM Brands Named One Of ‘America’s Fastest Growing CPG Companies’
Park Ridge, New Jersey-based PIM Brands Inc. has been named one of the fastest growing consumer packaged goods companies by IRI and Boston Consulting Group based on sales growth, volume growth and share growth nationally. PIM Brands, one of the “Promotion In Motion” family of companies, was selected as a top 15 growth company among CPGs […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
Instacart Launches Platform With New Solutions For Retailers
Instacart has launched a new Instacart Platform, enabling grocers’ digital transformation with a new suite of enterprise-grade technologies to power the future of grocery. With Instacart Platform, the company is giving retailers access to the technologies behind Instacart’s consumer marketplace to power their own digital properties and retail operations. Instacart Platform brings together the technologies retailers need […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners With DoorDash For On-Demand Delivery
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 226 BJ’s locations across 17 states. BJ’s is the first wholesale club available on the DoorDash marketplace, providing consumers with access to home essentials and grocery needs on-demand. Its products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app, offering members and non-members alike […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, West
StickyLickits Launches Distribution To Walmart Locations
Los Angeles, California-based StickyLickits, a line of eatable stickers that entice kids to be more adventurous eaters, is expanding its distribution to include more than 350 Walmart stores in Arizona, California, Utah, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico, Idaho and Montana. “Every parent knows that it can be a struggle for young children to taste […]