IGA President and CEO John Ross will be speaking about the effects of inflation on independent grocers during Feb. 28’s general session at The NGA Show in Las Vegas. Titled “Don’t Be A Victim To Inflation: Simple strategies to maintain price authority, increase sales, and drive shopper loyalty,” the presentation speaks to the fact that […]
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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 inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
JBS U.S.A. Releases New Pound Of Ground Crumbles
Greeley, Colorado-based JBS U.S.A., a global food company, has launched Pound of Ground Crumbles frozen uncooked ground beef. A first-to-market dinner solution, Pound of Ground Crumbles cooks from frozen with no thawing or planning ahead. From personal experience as a busy parent combined with a background and knowledge in product development for food companies, Heidi Meyer, creator of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets Plans New Location in Chino, CA
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced plans to build a new store at Pine Avenue and Main Street in Chino, California. The store will anchor the Town Center at the Preserve in Chino, developed by Lewis Retail Centers. The future supermarket will be 46,109 square feet and will feature full-service meat, seafood, service deli […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
IHA Partners With MarketBlast In Search For New Houseware Innovations
IHA’s Inspired Home Show has partnered with MarketBlast to source outside product innovation in the global housewares industry. Product submissions for the Home + Housewares Marketplace Hunt can be made by inventors, suppliers, manufacturers, startup companies, professional developers, product engineers and innovators at MarketBlast’s website. Products will be reviewed by the International Housewares Association. Chosen participants will be […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Wonderful Pistachios Partners With Kenney For World Pistachio Day
In anticipation of “World Pistachio Day” on Feb. 26, Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios has announced a new culinary partnership with plant-based chef, cookbook author and restauranteur Matthew Kenney. Through Feb. 28, Kenney’s restaurants, Sutra in New York City, Plant Food + Wine in Los Angeles, Althea in Chicago and Liora in Baltimore, will offer an exclusive menu item […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Idahoan Foods Appoints Clemiss As CEO
Idaho-based Idahoan Foods has appointed Dale Clemiss as CEO, effective March 7. During his 30-year career, Clemiss shaped brands and consumer-favorite foods, including Campbell’s Chunky soup, Swanson broth, Prego sauce, Birds Eye and Marie Callender’s frozen meals. Most recently, he served as president of frozen and refrigerated for Conagra Brands, where he led the launch or […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest, Southeast
Technology Driving AWG Transformation
AWG sees convergence as a way to collectively look for opportunities to work with its membership on areas to scale its more than $23 billion in retail sales together. Convergence brings together AWG’s member retailers and company resources to improve members’ sales, profits and infrastructure costs. At the same time, it boosts capabilities to continue […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Gordon Food Service Acquires Macgregors Meat & Seafood
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Gordon Food Service has entered into an agreement to acquire Macgregors Meat & Seafood, a Canadian supplier to foodservice, retail and private label customers. The acquisition will expand Gordon Food Service’s customer offerings through new food categories and new retailers. Upon the transaction’s completion, Macgregors will operate as a specialty company of Gordon Food […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Retail Business Services Launches New Program To Attract Tech Talent
Boston, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services has announced its Accelerator Sign-On Incentive Program aimed at hiring top tech talent. Individuals hired into these roles will join an IT organization that delivers the technology services, systems and capabilities to support Ahold Delhaize USA companies’ omnichannel growth plans. “It’s an exciting time for retail technology,” said Rom Kosla, […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Reveals 2022 Creative Choice Award Winners
The National Grocers Association, along with sponsoring partners Kellogg’s and Unilever, have revealed the winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards, which honors and recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Winners of the Creative Choice Awards gain respect throughout the industry and receive national recognition at The NGA Show, taking […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sysco Completes Acquisition Of The Coastal Companies
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corporation, a global foodservice distribution company, has completed the acquisition of The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processor. The acquisition will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce business, and enables FreshPoint to enhance its service to the Mid-Atlantic region and diversify its portfolio by adding retail and ready-to-eat […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Buddy Brew Coffee Wins Distribution Deal With Southeastern Grocers
Tampa, Florida-based Buddy Brew Coffee has won a distribution agreement with Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S. SEG will begin carrying Bolt, Buddy Brew’s organic, ready-to-drink, canned cold brew coffee in original and nitro versions at 110 Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Bolt will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Olshenske Named Food Lion’s Store Manager Of The Year
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has named Robin Olshenske as its 2021 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager of the Year. Olshenske manages the store located at 1430 South Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Olshenske was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers serving their neighbors across Food Lion’s 10-state operating […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
WPP, Instacart Partner For Online Grocery Advertising Of CPG Brands
WPP and Instacart, an online grocery platform in North America, have announced a new partnership offering advertising solutions and measurement tools for CPG brands. The first of its kind partnership will give WPP and its clients early insight into Instacart Ads’ product offerings and access to new tools and features on the platform. With the […]
Posted inBashas', Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Bashas’ Contributed $2.5M To Community Causes In 2021
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Charity of the Month fundraising campaigns generated $2.47 million in 2021, supporting 34 nonprofit organizations. Bashas’ annual Thanksgiving drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul generated $582,891 in donations to feed hungry families last year. An additional 144 organizations received more than a combined $50,000 thanks to Bashas’ Community Support Card program. […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Bako Sweet Celebrates Heart-Healthy Sweet Potatoes
Bakersfield, California-based Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet line of sweet potatoes are now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program just in time to celebrate American Heart Month and National Sweet Potato Month this February. As shoppers look for healthier but still tasty ways to incorporate fresh foods into their diets this year, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farmer Focus Welcomes O’Loughlin And Lattmann To Board
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has added Sheryl O’Loughlin and Susan Lattmann to its board of managers. Both women bring extensive operational knowledge and experience growing rapidly expanding organizations. O’Loughlin is a mission-driven entrepreneur and innovator in the natural foods industry, while Lattmann is well known for her financial rigor and proven track record scaling national brands. […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Van’s Kitchen Named Refrigerated Food Processor Of The Year
Dallas, Texas-based Van’s Kitchen, a women- and minority-owned egg roll manufacturer, has been named the Refrigerated Food Processor of the Year by Refrigerated and Frozen Foods Magazine. “We are honored to be recognized by this award. It affirms all the hard work we’ve done and reflects the investment in our company and people. And the growth […]
Posted inWest, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology
UST Partners With Nourish+Bloom Market For Autonomous Grocery Store
Aliso Viejo, California-based UST, a digital transformation solutions company, has partnered with Fayetteville, Georgia-based Nourish + Bloom Market to launch its first frictionless grocery store in the United States. UST has provided an end-to-end solution and project management services for implementing a hybrid frictionless check-out store, enabling Nourish + Bloom Market to drive their store operations at […]
Posted inROFDA Reports, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Board, RAC Are 100 Percent Committed To ‘Revival Of ROFDA’
by Eric Pereira / content creator With a new president and CEO at ROFDA and a drive to bring change, ROFDA board member Randy Arceneaux, who is also president and CEO of Affiliated Foods in Amarillo, Texas, is delighted for what’s ahead. “We as a board and the ROFDA Advisory Council team will all be […]