H-E-B Partners has broken ground on a new H-E-B store at Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway in McKinney, Texas. The new store is slated to open in late 2023 and will be the company’s third currently under construction in the DFW Metroplex – all three located north of Dallas. “We are thrilled to be breaking ground […]
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 inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
7-Eleven Introduces Meatless Black Bean Burger
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has launched a new Black Bean Burger available at participating 7-Eleven stores for a limited time. The high-protein meat alternative is a menu addition that broadens 7-Eleven’s vegetarian options. Made with black beans, corn, rice and seasonings, the vegetarian patty is topped with American cheese and on a brioche bun. The […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Lay’s Debuts New Flavors And Packaging: GOAT Cheese Flavor
Harrison, New York-based PepsiCo and its brand, Lay’s, has unveiled a new limited-edition Lay’s GOAT Cheese Flavor Series. After teasing the idea of this special packaging on social media last year, Lay’s is celebrating the “greatest of all time” with its own GOAT cheese flavors to kick off its annual global soccer campaign, building upon […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
GDA Announces Vidalia Onion Season Begins April 12
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee have announced April 12 as the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season. “Each year, I, along with the Vidalia Onion Committee, look forward to sharing when Vidalia onions will be on their way to stores, so I’m pleased to announce April 12th […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Announces Supplier Innovation Summit
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced its Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit, an open call to private label manufacturers in an effort to source new and trending food and beverage products for potential addition to its Bowl and Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands. Private label manufacturers and vendors interested in participating in Wakefern’s Own […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Names Cal Poly As Winner Of Student Case Study Competition
The National Grocers Association has announced California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo as the winner of the 2022 Student Case Study Competition. The annual competition featured teams competing in person at the 2022 NGA Show, held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, with the final round held […]
Posted inBashas', Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Bashas’ Celebrates Store Grand Reopening In Kingman, AZ
Bashas’ celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled and remerchandised supermarket on March 2 at 3360 E. Andy Devine Ave. in Kingman, Arizona. The Kingman store originally opened on Oct. 15, 1980. Kingman is known as the Heart of Historic Route 66 because the longest remaining preserved stretch of the famous all-American road runs through […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Delivery To Add Fulfillment Center In Cleveland, OH
The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer delivery through the addition of a customer fulfillment center in Cleveland, Ohio. The facility will be powered by the Ocado Group and combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger is incredibly excited to expand our delivery business […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash To Donate $1M In Products, Financial Aid For Ukraine
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has committed to donate more than $1 million worth of critical food and supplies such as canned meats, energy bars, water and personal hygiene items to Ukrainians amidst the country’s recent invasion by Russia. The military division of SpartanNash is exporting the products via its global supply chain network and supplier […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
SFA Discusses Nine Trends From 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel gathered in person at the 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show. Running Feb. 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, SFA’s show featured thousands of products from around the world, with companies ranging from established to startup. “Health, comfort and sustainability are threads throughout several trends coming out of the Winter Fancy Food Show,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets Expands On-Demand Grocery Delivery With Uber
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets will be expanding its partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. to offer customers on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across the company’s 59 locations. In addition to ordering authentic Hispanic dishes prepared daily by the company’s Cocinas, customers can shop for their everyday grocery staples and have them delivered, on demand, directly to their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. To Host Upcoming Dietitian-Led Nutrition Classes
Dietitians with the Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will host virtual nutrition classes to help you explore new flavors and nutrition in March and get a jump on Easter and the growing plant-based food trend in April. All classes are offered free and live via Zoom. “From mini-chefs to foodie families, our upcoming virtual nutrition […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers To Open New Piggly Wiggly In Watertown, NY
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. will be opening a new Piggly Wiggly supermarket in Watertown, New York. GU Markets LLC, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers, will operate this store. The store will be located at 1330 Washington St. The official grand opening event will be held on March 3, where store leadership will be providing […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Tells FTC: Economic Discrimination Hurts Competition
The National Grocers Association has submitted its public comments to the Federal Trade Commission on the state of competition in the grocery sector. The NGA offered a first-hand account of how economic discrimination has harmed independent community grocers and consumers across the country. The comments were solicited by the FTC as it continues its study […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kraft Heinz And J.R. Simplot Co. Announce Supply Agreement For Ore-Ida
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Kraft Heinz Co. and Simplot Food Group, a division of the J.R. Simplot Co., announced that the two companies have signed a long-term agreement naming Simplot as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of Ore-Ida. Kraft Heinz will continue to own the Ore-Ida brand. Simplot is expected to help grow the Ore-Ida brand by introducing new innovation and technology […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Reed’s Launches New Beverages In Sprouts Farmers Market Stores
Norwalk, Connecticut-based Reed’s Inc. has announced it will begin distributing 16 new SKUs to Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. The Sprouts partnership kicked off in 2021 with the launch of Reed’s Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer, both in original and zero sugar options. Sprouts and Reed’s are expanding its distribution agreement to include multiple Reed’s Zero Sugar Ginger […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Clubby Seltzers Completes Series A Round Of Funding
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Clubby Seltzers, a leading independent craft seltzer, has announced that it recently closed its Series A round of funding. The round was led by Lane Gibbs and Matt Whitaker, two of the founding partners, and a group of individual investors that included Cody Campbell and John Sellers (Double Eagle Seltzers Holdco). The […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kroger Co. Foundation Named Sponsor Of ‘Future of Food’ SXSW Show
The Kroger Co. “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” Foundation is bringing people together for conversations about food system innovation, inclusion and sustainability March 11-18 as the presenting sponsor for The Future of Food at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The foundation is working with partners Little Herds, Food Tank, The Cook’s Nook, the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America and We […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Peeps Builds Easter Excitement With New Marshmallow Treats
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Peeps is expanding its lineup of marshmallow treats with new flavors and forms for the Easter season. “The Peeps Brand has been a part of fans’ Easter and spring celebrations for nearly seven decades. Many parents and grandparents who received Peeps in their Easter baskets are now passing on that tradition to their families,” said […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods
Brave Good Kind Announces Distribution of Tender Chicken Bars
K2 Ventures, a Boston, Massachusetts-based startup that launched a new snack brand called Brave Good Kind last year, has announced that its Tender Chicken Bars will be distributed at more than 350 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. Launched online in spring 2021, Brave Good Kind says it is on a mission to reimagine healthy on-the-go snacking and designed especially for women […]