Lakeland, Florida-based Publix continues its expansion in the state by holding two store openings – one at 1940 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. in Sarasota and another in 1220 E. Palm Dr. in Homestead. The Florida stores offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and […]
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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 inStater Bros. Markets, Independent Store News, West
Stater Bros., PepsiCo Donate $50K To Patriots Foundation
Stater Bros. Markets and PepsiCo employees recently gathered to commemorate PepsiCo’s ninth annual “Rolling Remembrance,” a 14,000 mile long relay that honors military heroes who lost their lives while serving the U.S. military. This cross-country relay embarks from Seattle, transporting an American flag first flown on a UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Begins Healthier Habits Steps Challenge For Members
As part of the company’s Healthier Habits initiative, Schnucks Markets is inviting rewards members to participate in a community-wide steps challenge, open to those in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Through April 30, participants can earn $5 in Schnucks Rewards points each week by reaching the steps challenge goal of 50,000 steps per week, an average […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National
FPSA Names Ott As Incoming President, CEO
The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) has hired Matthew R. Ott as its new president and CEO. This announcement was made by Brian Perkins, FPSA chair and president of Provisur Technologies, during the association’s Executive Exchange and Conference held in Indian Wells, California. As part of this announcement, Perkins shared, “The boards of both FPSA […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Topco Shares Changes To Board, Operations Team
Topco Associates recently celebrated its 80th anniversary with its member-owners at its 2024 Annual Membership Conference. While at the conference, the cooperative announced its 2024-26 board of directors while also notifying the membership of changes taking place on its operations team. K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. President and CEO Steve Smith has been named Topco’s chairman of the board. […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Harris Teeter To Sponsor Annual Cooper River Bridge Run In SC
Harris Teeter will return as the sole presenting sponsor for the 47th annual Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina. “Harris Teeter has been serving the Lowcountry for 48 years, growing in the community right alongside the Cooper River Bridge Run,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “We’re thrilled to be back […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest
Certco Recognized As Top Workplace By Wisconsin State Journal
Certco has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace in the state by the Wisconsin State Journal. “I am thrilled to announce that Certco has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin State Journal for 2024,” said Amy Niemetscheck, president and CEO. “I want to express my gratitude to each team […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Appoints Parsons As Product Owner Of Self-Service
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has appointed John Parsons as the product owner of self-service. Parsons brings with him a successful history in the information technology and services industry, with expertise in retail, customer relationship management, IT service management, management and account management. Having accumulated 47 years of experience in retail automation and store systems, Parsons’s […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods’ Bakeries Achieve 2023 Energy Star Certification
Flowers Foods has announced that 14 of its bakeries have earned Energy Star certification in 2023, placing them in the top 25 percent of all U.S. commercial bread and roll bakeries for energy efficiency. To qualify, the bakeries must meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Becoming an Energy […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Pepperidge Farm Introduces Lemon Blueberry Swirl Bread
Pepperidge Farm has introduced a new lemon blueberry flavor to its portfolio of swirl bread. “As America’s No. 1 breakfast bread, our Pepperidge Farm Swirl collection has long been a staple on breakfast tables nationwide,” said Ama Auwarter, VP of bakery marketing at Campbell Snacks. “Lemon Blueberry Flavored Swirl bread is a refreshing new combination […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
Gonnella Expands Brioche To C-Store, Retail Foodservice
Gonnella Baking Co. has introduced new brioche buns for c-store and retail foodservice. The new brioche buns provide the flavor and texture of brioche bread, while being certified Kosher, vegan-friendly and made in its sesame seed-free facilities. Gonnella developed the soft brioche to maintain quality standards and support all types of sandwiches. Product testing demonstrated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $25K For Vermont Flood Recovery
Hannaford is contributing $25,000 to Dig Deep Vermont and encouraging donations to help family farms recover from the floods and extreme weather through the last four months. In April and May, all Hannaford stores in Vermont will have donation kiosks available for customers to contribute to the Dig Deep Vermont campaign. Each kiosk will include […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Simplified ‘For U’ Loyalty Program
Albertsons Cos. has introduced “for U,” a new, simplified loyalty program with the goal of providing more value for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty members. The “for U” loyalty program offers customers a single points-based system, with double the time to earn points and a new automatic cash off option for more convenient savings, among other benefits. The program […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National
FMI, AFFI Begin 2024 Frozen IQ Partnership
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association have begun a partnership on Frozen IQ, a convergence of industry leaders among food retail and manufacturing, with the goal of driving innovation, addressing a transformative regulatory environment and optimizing consumer engagement in the vital frozen food sector. According to the 2023 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Offer 2K Free A1C Screenings In April
Hy-Vee will provide 2,000 free A1C screenings in April at select stores throughout its eight-state region. This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This is a common test used to identify prediabetes or diabetes. Registration is required for the free A1C screening and can be done online. Once registered, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Fortifi Introduces Frontmatec’s Next President
The Woodlands, Texas-based Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has named Dennis Gallagher as president of Frontmatec, a supplier of automated pork and beef processing equipment within its unified platform of global brands and products in food processing and automation solutions. Gallagher succeeds Allan F. Kristensen, Frontmatec’s president since 2020, who led the company through its unification […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Offering Tips To Reduce Food Waste For Earth Month
Registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets are sharing tips and strategies for reducing food waste at home during Earth Month and National Food Waste Prevention Week, which began April 1. About one-third of all food in the U.S. goes uneaten, with about 96 percent of food waste ending up in landfills, combustion facilities or sink drains, […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers On Move In Oklahoma City
Natural Grocers has shared plans later this month to relocate its store at 7013 North May Ave. in Oklahoma City to a remodeled space at 5903 Northwest Expressway in Warr Acres. To complete the relocation process, the North May store will close at 5 p.m. April 29, with the new location opening at 8:27 a.m. […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Construction Begins On H-E-B Store In Prosper, TX
As part of its continued expansion into the DFW Metroplex, H-E-B has begun construction on a 132,000-square-foot store in Prosper, a city north of Dallas. The store, which is expected to open in fall 2025, will showcase all the quality products and innovative services H-E-B customers have come to expect from the grocer. It will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Breaks Ground On Replacement Site In NW Iowa
Fareway Stores broke ground April 2 on a site at 175th Street and Highway 71 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that will become home to a new 21,000-square-foot store, replacing the grocer’s current location. “The Spirit Lake Fareway has served the community with the best in customer service and quality since 1985. We are excited to […]