Following its January meeting, the International Housewares Association Board of Directors says that The Inspired Home Show 2022 will take place March 5-7, with COVID-19 safety-related policies and protocols established. A shortened schedule for the event has been released. Before collecting a badge at Chicago’s McCormick Place that provides access to The Inspired Home Show, […]
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 inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Sendik's
Sendik’s Food Market Will Open New Location In Oconomowoc, WI
Sendik’s Food Markets will open its newest store at 1408 Summit Ave. in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, this fall. The new 60,000-square-foot store will bring an array of fresh and homemade products to shoppers. “Along with the City of Oconomowoc, I have had a vision for this development for years,” said Stu Wangard of Wangard Partners, the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Goldfish Launches Mega Bites: A Reboot Of Classic Cracker
Norwalk, Connecticut-based Pepperidge Farm has added Goldfish Mega Bites to its portfolio of more than 20 Goldfish cracker varieties. Mega Bites is a bigger, cheesier “reboot” of the classic Goldfish that kids of all ages have enjoyed for nearly 60 years. A permanent addition to the Goldfish lineup, Mega Bites are 50 percent larger than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Strengthens Giving Focus To Include Belonging, Inclusion And Diversity
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has expanded its charitable giving focus in the new year to support more causes committed to elevating belonging, inclusion and diversity and local organizations that celebrate differences and strengthen communities. SEG’s expanded commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity will help the grocer make a larger impact within its communities while […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Buyk Rolls Out Private Label, Signs Partnership With Lafrieda
New York City, New York-based Buyk, a real-time grocery service delivering in 15 minutes or less, has released its new range of private label products. These include pantry essentials such as coffee, artisan bread and pastries, alongside snacks such as ice cream, chocolates and candy. The initial private label products were introduced in December, while […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
GrubMarket Acquires Nevada-Based Terra Exports
San Francisco, California-based GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Terra Exports, a Las Vegas, Nevada-based company that distributes fresh produce while also handling a diverse commodity produce portfolio. Founded in 2012 by Nils Goldschmidt, Terra Exports is a global fresh produce company that imports and exports fresh fruits and vegetables across 65 countries with employees […]
Posted inFeature, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, West
Shelf Engine Pivots To RaaS Model To Ensure Shoppers’ Success
Seattle, Washington-based Shelf Engine helps grocers increase profits and drastically reduce food waste in thousands of retail locations across the country through automation. Stefan Kalb, CEO and co-founder of Shelf Engine, recently provided some company updates in an email interview with The Shelby Report. We see that Shelf Engine is progressing more toward “Results […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Opens New Location in Mallard Creek
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has opened a new store location in the Mallard Creek community of Charlotte, North Carolina. Located at 2201 West W.T. Harris Blvd., it is open daily from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. “I’m ecstatic to open the newest Food Lion store in Mallard Creek,” said Branden Goetsch, store manager. “I […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location In Dunwoody, GA
Publix Super Markets will open a new store location in the Perimeter Marketplace center in Dunwoody, Georgia. The grand opening will occur at 7 a.m. on Jan. 26. This 25,000-square-foot store will bring more than 100 new jobs to the area. The store will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with full-service […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food #HealthyAtWork Program Wraps Up With Free Produce
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food concluded its annual companywide #HealthyAtWork associate challenge with the announcement of 22 winners of free fruits and vegetables for a year. Guided by Giant Food’s Healthy Living Team of licensed nutrition professionals and in-store healthy living ambassadors, the four-week program that ran Sept. 20-Oct. 17 incentivized store and warehouse associates to participate in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
Dunnhumby Launches Customer First Retail Media Platform
Dunnhumby, the world’s leading retail data science organization, has launched dunnhumby Sphere, an all-in-one customer first retail media platform. Dunnhumby Sphere is a end-to-end retail media platform that takes users from brand insights to campaign billing through its fully integrated set of modules, helping to unify audience targeting, media booking, forecasting and measurement across a range […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Mondelēz Annual Snacking Report Highlights Emerging Trends
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International has released its third annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions. This year’s report shows mindfulness and well-being considerations are increasingly important in snacking. The report also confirms that consumers prefer snacking as a regular eating behavior over traditional […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
Research Shows Conventional Grocers’ Online Sales Down 6.8%
Conventional grocers reported a 6.8 percent drop in online grocery sales on a same-store basis during the 12 weeks ending Sept. 28, 2021, versus the prior year, according to the Brick Meets Click eGrocery Performance Benchmarking 2021 Wave. A 3.1 percent decrease in orders combined with a 3.9 percent decline in the average order value contributed to […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
KitKat Brand Kicks Off New Year With Two New Flavors
Hershey, Pennsylvania-based KitKat has released two new products: KitKat Duos Strawberry and Dark Chocolate and KitKat Chocolate Hazelnut THiNS. “A new year is always a chance to try new things, so what better way to start than by releasing new flavors,” said Dan Williard, brand manager. “There’s nothing more classic than KitKat wafers and chocolate, […]
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southeast
CitrusAd Hires Williamson As SVP Of Client Development
St. Petersburg, Florida-based CitrusAd has hired Mark Williamson as SVP of client development, marking a change in career paths from retailer to supplier side. Over the last 10 years, Williamson has built and scaled retail media programs inside two multinational retailers, Sam’s Club and Ahold Delhaize USA. Empowered as an intrapreneur at both, Williamson converted […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Grocery TV Expands Reach In Northeast With Wakefern Partnership
Austin, Texas-based Grocery TV added 4,000 point-of-sale displays to its digital advertising network by partnering with retail wholesaler Wakefern Food Corp., including supermarkets: ShopRite, Price Rite, Price Chopper and Ideal Food Basket. Grocery TV advertising is now available in all 50 states and expects to add 8,000 more displays by the end of 2022. “As […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ortega Partners With St. Jude To Feature Patient Artwork On Packaging
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Ortega will feature St. Jude patient artwork on OrtegaYellow Corn Taco Shells sold nationwide early this year. Ortega is a brand of Mexican food products including taco shells, taco kits, Mexican seasonings, peppers and taco sauce. The company is also a partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. B&G Foods, the owner of the Ortega brand, has […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Commits To 50% Carbon Emission Reduction Goal by 2025
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has committed to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. This is an effort to outpace science-based targets by implementing more sustainable operations. Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations and said it is committed to continuous improvement through […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Releases 10 Food Trend Predictions For 2022
The 2022 Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends, consumer behaviors and popular items for the year ahead, has been released by The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. This fourth-annual report centers on the continued dominance of at-home meals, powered by convenience, affordability, social gatherings and the desire for sustainable and nutrient-rich food items. Kroger’s […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Port Charlotte, FL Location Jan. 21
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its newest club in Port Charlotte, Florida on Jan. 21. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 225. The new club is located at 19150 Quesada Ave. It will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site, offering members everyday low fuel prices with the BJ’s Gas Saving Program […]