Skogen’s Festival Foods has named Adam Whitney to its senior leadership team as SVP of merchandising and marketing. Whitney brings leadership experience spanning the grocery, general merchandise, convenience and online channels. He has served in VP roles that encompassed merchandising and category management, financial and strategic planning, private label, store operations, loyalty and rewards, compliance […]
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 inPackaging News, National
Alliance For Sustainable Packaging For Foods Launches
A coalition of nonprofit industry and non-governmental organizations have formed the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF). The ASPF brings together a diverse group of global stakeholders to engage with regulators and governments around the world to encourage the adoption of a holistic and harmonized approach to food packaging regulation in order to achieve […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford To Acquire Paradis Shop ’n Save Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets has shared plans to acquire the Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets locations in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine. The stores are anticipated to begin operating under the Hannaford banner in spring 2024. The acquisition will mark the culmination of a long relationship between Hannaford and the Paradis family, who have served the community […]
Posted inGelson's, Online Grocery Technology, West
Gelson’s Selects Clear Demand’s Price, Promotion Optimization
Gelson’s has selected Clear Demand’s AI application to gain new insights and improve automation as consumers become more price-sensitive and adjust their shopping habits. Along with its supermarket assortment, Gelson’s pushes innovation, adding new curated food options, take-home meals, wine bars and convenience formats, including its recent announcement of its ReCharge by Gelson’s store. Clear […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Survey: More Shoppers Turning To Self-Checkout
Self-checkout continues to gain traction in grocery, with 43 percent of consumers expressing a preference for it over traditional checkout, according to a recent report from NCR Voyix Corp. The company’s first Digital Commerce Index found that the preference gap is reflected in the projected growth of self-checkout installations. RBR Data Services’ Global EPOS and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Rolls Out Logile’s Workforce Management Solutions
Brookshire Grocery Co. has installed Logile’s retail labor planning and workforce management solutions at its 209 retail locations across five banners in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, as well as its corporate offices. Distribution centers and warehouses are in the process of being implemented. Store execution management will be the final phase. Facing end-of-life concerns […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
Antitrust, Swipe Fee Reform Top NGA 2024 Policy Agenda
The National Grocers Association (NGA) Government Relations Committee has finalized its 2024 policy agenda for independent community grocers, with antitrust reform and swipe fee changes leading the way. During a Jan. 11 meeting in Washington, D.C., the committee discussed a variety of topics important to the independent supermarket industry and fashioned a strategy to advocate […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
New Hy-Vee Cereal Features Hoops Star Caitlin Clark
Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball fans can enjoy a new limited edition breakfast cereal in partnership with Hy-Vee Inc. and Caitlin Clark, the National Player of the Year and ESPN’s Midseason Player of the Year. Caitlin’s Crunch Time cereal is available in select Hy-Vee stores throughout Iowa while supplies last. All of the proceeds will benefit […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn Introduces New Packaging, Flavors
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn, an all-natural gourmet popcorn company, has announced a brand refresh and an international series featuring a trio of new flavors to celebrate its 10th anniversary. New market bag packaging will be unveiled to Poppy’s wholesale customers in the home and gift sector at the Dallas and Atlanta markets. The packaging is slated […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Southwest
Blue Bell Creameries Names Lawhorn As President
Blue Bell Creameries has named Jimmy Lawhorn as the company’s incoming president, effective immediately. Lawhorn has worked for Blue Bell Creameries for 26 years, most recently as the VP of sales and marketing, where he oversaw the planning and implementation of sales and marketing programs as well advertising and public relations. He also played a key […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Kings River Packing Implements ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability, according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law. Citrus fruits were excluded from the initial food traceability list and are therefore not yet covered under the law; however, Kings River Packing is using […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Prairie Fresh Expands Signature Line With Nashville Hot Flavor
Prairie Fresh has expanded its value-added line, Prairie Fresh Signature, by launching a trending flavor profile, Nashville Hot, to pork loin filets in the product portfolio. With a combination of spices and heat, this seasoning will be available to consumers in select retail locations in early 2024, with plans to expand into additional stores around […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, Southeast
Food City EVP Operations Tacker Retires, Successor Named
Following a life-long career in the grocery industry, Ron Tacker, EVP of operations for Food City’s Knoxville division, has announced plans to retire from the company, effective March 1. “Ron has been a valuable asset to our company, the grocery industry, his colleagues and the entire Knoxville community,” said Steven C. Smith, president and CEO. “His […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ARS Opens Bloomingdale Supermarket By Foodtown In New Jersey
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a member-owned supermarket co-op, has opened a Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. The township’s name was merged with the Foodtown banner to reflect the significance of the community in which it opened. Previously, the space was occupied by an IGA supermarket. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the 8,000-square-foot store, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Store Construction In Melissa, TX
H-E-B has begun construction on its 131,000-square-foot store in Melissa, a city north of Dallas in Collin County, Texas. The store is expected to open in 2025. The Melissa H-E-B store will be located at the corner of U.S. 75 and Highway 121. It will include a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru and a True […]
Posted inH-E-B, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, Whole Foods
H-E-B Holds Top Spot In Dunnhumby’s Annual Grocery Rankings
H-E-B has been named the top U.S. Grocery Retailer in the seventh annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the U.S. grocery market. H-E-B is the first grocery retailer to be recognized three times as No. 1 in the RPI ranking, surpassing Amazon and Trader Joe’s which have ranked as top grocer twice. […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, West
Albertsons Introduces Signature SELECT Mix + Match Meal Solution
Albertsons Companies has introduced its newest Own Brand innovation: the Signature SELECT Mix + Match meal solution. Designed to save customers time in the store and in the kitchen, this new line of frozen entrees, sides and veggies cook together in one standard oven at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes. Available at 1,900 Albertsons Cos. […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Hy-Vee, Soda Health Launch New Smart Benefits Program
Hy-Vee, in partnership with Soda Health, has launched a new Smart Benefits program that allows recipients to receive personalized health and wellness benefits at all Hy-Vee locations across the retailer’s eight-state region. The program is available to participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits programs, as well as other public organizations. The benefits are personalized […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Upside Releases New Dashboard For Retailers
Washington D.C.-based Upside has introduced a new Upside Dashboard for retailers. Developed based on feedback from grocery, fuel and restaurant retailers, this product sets new standards for measurement and transparency from third-party platforms, providing retailers with greater access and detailed insights into top-to-bottom performance metrics. “Despite claims by many third-party platforms to drive incremental sales, they often […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Holds Grand Opening For First Store In Kentucky
Publix Super Markets opened its first store in Kentucky on Jan. 10, entering its eighth state of operation. Located at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. in the Terra Crossing Shopping Center in Louisville, the store features a 55,701-square-foot store with a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors offering beer, wine and spirits. This […]