The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has released the special guest line up for IDDBA 2022. Top leadership and motivational experts as well as world-renowned entertainers will take center stage during the show, scheduled for June 5-7 in Atlanta, Georgia. “As we look forward to once again bringing our IDDBA community back together, we are […]
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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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fresh Street Launches Online Grocery Platform Focused On Convenience
Chicago-based Fresh Street is re-thinking the way people shop for groceries through the launch of its integrated online platform. Available via mobile app and desktop starting March 18, Fresh Street will offer more than 4,000 SKUs, including national and local favorites, for pickup within 30 minutes of order at its 6191 N. Lincoln Ave. location. By focusing […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Avocados From Mexico Celebrates National Healthy Fats Day, March 21
Dallas-based Avocados From Mexico is promoting information about the benefit of healthy fats in celebration of National Healthy Fats Day on March 21. Avocados are a heart-healthy fruit, containing 85 percent good, unsaturated fats and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. National Healthy Fats Day is part of March’s National Nutrition Month and is a time to highlight […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Raises $1.4M For Feeding School Kids Initiative
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co., together with its customers, has raised more than $1.4 million toward its Feeding School Kids initiative, addressing the issue of childhood hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. The total donation was announced March 16 at DuBois Area Middle School in DuBois, Pennsylvania, as the company presented the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Begins Donation Program To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is launching a register donation program to allow customers and associates to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Dwaine Stevens, Publix director of community relations. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Casey’s To Host ‘Here For Good’ Hiring Events, March 23-24
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s will host two in-person hiring events at its over 2,400 stores March 23-24 with the goal of filling 5,000 positions across the 16 states where it operates. Casey’s stores will hold open interviews from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and welcome all potential applicants to come by its stores. The company is seeking […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SeaPak Launches Southern Style Jumbo Shrimp
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based SeaPak has launched its new Southern Style Jumbo Shrimp. The first of its kind to appear on seafood aisle shelves, Southern Style Jumbo Shrimp combines its shrimp with zesty southern flavors. “At SeaPak, we always want to make sure we’re delighting our customers with relevant, on-trend, and delicious flavors,” said Kristen Beadon, director […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
The Fresh Market Voted ‘Best Supermarket In America’ By USA Today
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has been recognized by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as the “Best Supermarket in America.” A panel of 10Best local experts and contributors nominated their favorite American supermarkets based on value, selection and service. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote over a 28-day period through the 10Best website. “We […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Buyk Files Bankruptcy And Ceases Operations
New York-based Buyk, the real-time retail grocery delivery service that launched in New York City and Chicago in 2021, has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The company intends to use the Chapter 11 proceedings to wind […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Peapod Digital Labs Launches System For Product Packaging
Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs has launched a cloud-based platform from Trace One for product and packaging specifications of private brand products across all the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA. Beginning with a pilot, the online platform will be used to manage product formulation, labeling statements and claims, quality and testing parameters and packaging substrate data […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Data Shows Grocery Shopii Accelerates Grocers’ E-Commerce Revenues
A recent rollout of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based Grocery Shopii in a Reasor’s grocery chain far exceeded expectations in terms of online sales, site visits and overall customer value provided by the innovation, the company said. Reasor’s Foods, a 17-store banner in Tulsa, Oklahoma, went live with Grocery Shopii last summer under its white-label RecipeToTable brand. Reasor’s uses Freshop […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
SIAL America Adds New Exhibitors Ahead Of Convention
SIAL America, the cross-category generalist food and beverage show, has added new top name exhibitors to its inaugural show March 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. SIAL America will host more than 200 domestic and international exhibitors along with wholesalers, distributors, importers, retailers and restaurateurs to learn and innovate at the expo. With a strong […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NCA Announces New Sweets & Snacks Expo Locations
The National Confectioners Association has announced that its Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held in a rotation between Indianapolis and Las Vegas over the next 10 years. The NCA announcement comes as the show convenes to celebrate 25 years of candy and snack innovation. Beginning in 2024, the Sweets & Snacks Expo will cycle through a rotation of two years at the Indiana Convention […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Participates In ‘Test To Treat’ COVID-19 At The Little Clinics
Kroger Atlanta Health Division, one healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is supporting the Biden administration’s “Test to Treat” initiative for patients exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 at all 225 The Little Clinic Locations located in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia and Georgia. Following a positive COVID-19 test at The Little Clinic, patients […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
Albertsons Market Named Sponsor Of WiseChoice Foods Pizza Run
WiseChoice Foods has chosen Albertsons Market to be the title sponsor of the 2022 WisePies Pizza Run to be held May 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albertsons Market has been a retail partner of WisePies Pizza, carrying the frozen pizza product line for nearly two years. It is operated by United Supermarkets with 95 stores […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash Begins Shipping Donations For Ukraine Relief
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has shipped the first containers of supplies as part of its $1 million commitment to Ukrainians who are in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. SpartanNash’s military division coordinated the export, which included baby formula, diapers, over-the-counter medicines, sports energy drinks and personal hygiene items. “Collecting product donations in the U.S. is one thing but […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y, Red Cross Partner For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
Springfield, Massachussetts-based Big Y World Class Markets is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations to provide humanitarian relief in response to the Ukraine crisis. Through March 30, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross Relief Efforts at all Big Y World Class Markets throughout […]
Posted inDeli News, Bristol Farms, Home Page Slider, West
Bristol Farms Newfound Market Opens In Orange County, CA
Bristol Farms is opening its new concept, Bristol Farms Newfound Market, March 17 in Orange County, California. The nearly 34,000 square foot location features seven chef-created restaurant brands, serving dishes made with local and global ingredients. The market features an open and modern environment designed to bring a unique shopping experience to Orange County. “This […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Gives Customers New Ways To Save Dollars At The Pump
From March 16-22, Atlanta-based Kroger customers can earn 4x Kroger fuel points on select gift card purchases by using the corresponding coupon available in-store, online or through the the company’s app. When using the coupon, for example, a $25 gift card would be worth 100 fuel points. Some gift cards, including Kroger gift cards, are not included […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Krasdale Hires Lavoy As VP Of Bravo Florida Affiliate Brand
Krasdale Foods has hired Chris Lavoy as VP of the Bravo Florida brand for Beta II Marketing. Beta II Marketing is an affiliated company of Krasdale Foods. Lavoy will lead business development efforts and growth opportunities while increasing the company’s portfolio of products, categories and services available to the independently owned and operated Bravo stores. With […]