by Terry Soto / CEO of About Marketing Solutions Inc. A recent Pew Center survey published in April 2020 finds that Hispanics are 28 percent more likely to say the internet has been essential during the pandemic (65 percent Hispanics vs. 50 percent White-Non-Hispanic). This is great news for retailers because as shoppers work to […]
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Senior Content Creator
After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fairlife, Boardwalk Frozen Treats Partner On New Light Ice Cream
After years of fan requests for ice cream, Fairlife has partnered with Boardwalk Frozen Treats on Fairlife Light Ice Cream. This is the company’s first venture away from the beverage-related products and into frozen desserts. Fairlife Light Ice Cream will be available at select retail stores. Fairlife Light Ice Cream is made from ultra-filtered milk to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Aug. 5 In Tyler, Texas
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Tyler, Texas, at 4015 South Broadway Avenue at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The new store will expand local access to fresh and healthy groceries, and will be open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate the new store, every shopper on opening day will receive a free reusable shopping bag with purchase. Local customers also can enter to win […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
SEG Combats Nationwide Coin Shortage With Community Giving
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has launched its new SEG Positive Change Round Up Campaign to help minimize the impact of the current nationwide coin shortage while also providing support to people in need. Beginning Friday, July 24, customers throughout the […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Hand Out More Than 3 Million Free Masks To Customers
In an effort to protect its customers and employees from COVID-19, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will distribute free masks to those entering its stores starting Monday, July 27. The company will hand out more than 3 million free masks in an effort to help support the CDC’s recommendation to wear masks in public by […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, Home Page Slider, National
HR & Benefits: Robust Training For Supervisors Crucial To Success
by Chris Cooley / co-founder, MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors Employee and compliance issues are common for grocers, therefore reducing risk and avoiding problems are major priorities. One way an employer can reduce liability risks is to ensure supervisors and workers have the knowledge and tools necessary to comply with all applicable employment-related laws. This […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
United Fresh Promotes McEntire To SVP Of Food Safety/Technology
United Fresh Produce Association has promoted Dr. Jennifer McEntire to the position of SVP of Food Safety & Technology. She joined the association four years ago, bringing her extensive background in food safety, regulatory issues and association management to the United Fresh Team. “Jennifer’s unique skills have proved a perfect match for the produce industry, […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Plans To Open New Clubs In New York
BJ’s Wholesale Club says it is opening two new clubs in New York in early 2021. Located in Long Island City and Newburgh, the two clubs will bring local families 25 percent savings compared to grocery store prices and mark the 220th and 221st locations for the company. BJ’s also will open a BJ’s Gas […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Good Catch Plant-Based Seafood Introduces New Entrees, Appetizers
New York-based Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has launched a new product line: frozen entrees and appetizers. The line-up consists of New England Style Plant-Based Crab Cakes, Thai Style Plant-Based Fish Cakes and Classic Style Plant-Based Fish Burgers. This product extension is the second evolution from the plant-based seafood brand, expanding beyond its existing […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Northeast
Family-Run Trucchi’s 92 Years Old And Thriving Despite Challenges
by John McCurry / contributing writer Jim Trucchi grew up in his family’s grocery business in Massachusetts. He’s now the CEO of Trucchi’s Supermarkets, a six-store chain, and thanks in part to the challenges of running a business during a pandemic, he’s never been busier. “I’m 67 and I’ve been doing this since I was […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Borden Dairy Completes Sale To Capitol Peak Partners, KKR
Dallas, Texas-based Borden, a dairy company founded in 1857, says it and certain affiliates have finalized the approximately $340 million sale of substantially all Borden assets to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR. This transaction allows Borden to be appropriately capitalized with the business intact, including all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. The new Borden entity will […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Gives Permanent Pay Rate Increase To Employees
In appreciation for the hard work and dedication of its employees, Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has implemented a permanent $1 pay rate increase to all regular full-time and part-time employees. The raise was effective July 20, 2020. The action was taken in appreciation for employees’ dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Opens New Store In West Columbia, SC
Food Lion opened a new store in West Columbia, South Carolina, on Wednesday, July 22, located at 2916 Emanuel Church Road. The new store is open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. “I’m extremely excited to open this new location in the community I call home,” said Brandon Miles, store manager. “I was born […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Backs Bill To Provide Tax Relief To Frontline Workers
The National Grocers Association is applauding the introduction of the FRNT LINE Act, authored by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). This bill would provide payroll and income tax relief for essential workers, such as grocery industry associates, who have continued their work during the coronavirus pandemic. “This pandemic has illustrated not only the resiliency of independent […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Invests $428M More In Associates With Another Special Bonus
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart says it will pay out another special cash bonus to store, club, distribution center and fulfillment center associates for their ongoing contributions and dedication to serving customers, members and communities during this unprecedented time. The special bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Krusteaz Expands Protein Products With Energizing Oat Bites Mix
Seattle-based Krusteaz, maker of baking, pancake and waffle mixes, has launched its newest innovation, Energizing Oat Bites Mix. Available in two varieties, Chocolate Chip Oat and Cinnamon Oat, the new products require no baking, are made with eight grams of plant-based protein per serving and feature energizing whole grain oats, flaxseed and chia. In response to the growing consumer […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kalera To Open Texas’ Largest Vertical Farming Facility In Houston
Technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera says it will open a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Houston, Texas, in the spring of 2021. The new Houston facility – which will be the largest vertical farming facility in Texas – is the next step in Kalera’s rapid domestic and international expansion plan to bring consumers fresh leafy […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
Chicken of the Sea Introduces Premium Line – Wild Catch
Chicken of the Sea has announced the launch of Wild Catch, the company’s latest product line which features premium, wild-caught and hand-selected cuts of fish packed with just water and sea salt. Available at retailers nationwide, Wild Catch comes in three responsibly wild-caught, preservative-free varieties – Albacore Tuna, Ahi Yellowfin Tuna and Alaskan Salmon – each […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, National
Weber: Survey Finds 98% Of Americans Plan To Grill This Season
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Weber Sauces & Seasonings has released the results from its recent grilling survey. The grill seasonings line surveyed 5,000 U.S. consumers and found that: Meals are moving outside: 80 percent of Americans say they currently use the grill for cooking meals. This is the summer of the grill: 98 percent of Americans surveyed said they […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Produce For Kids Campaign Raising Funds For Food Banks
The annual Publix Produce for Kids campaign is underway, with 12 produce partners supporting the 31 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix market area and a new focus on digital shopper communication. Newly designed Produce for Kids campaign signage appeared in produce departments at Publix Super Markets this July, launching the bi-annual campaign […]