The April Consumer Price Index Report (CPI) demonstrates the “process of taming inflation continues,” according to Andy Harig, FMI – The Food Industry Association VP of tax, trade, sustainability and policy development. He noted food-at-home was a particular bright spot in the data. “On a month-over-month basis, inflation for food-at-home actually went negative at minus […]
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After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Honors Employees At Annual Meeting
The Giant Company celebrated the achievements of its team members on May 9 at its annual business meeting. Twelve awards were presented recognizing the recipients’ commitment to the company and their efforts to connect families for a better future over the past year. “The dedication of our team members to serving families and making a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Markets Dedicates 5/14 Honor Space
Tops Friendly Markets dedicated the 5/14 Tops Honor Space on May 14 to honor the victims of the racially motivated attack at its Jefferson Avenue location in Buffalo, New York, in 2022. Built and designed in collaboration with local partners and community members, it will serve as a place of honor, solace and reflection as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Meijer, Midwest
Former Meijer President Holton Dies At Age 90
Meijer has announced the death of its former long-time president Earl Holton, 90, on May 10. Mr. Holton began working for Meijer soon after graduating high school in 1952 as a store clerk, served as president from 1980-1999, and remained a trusted advisor through this year. “The entire Meijer family is saddened by the loss […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series
Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group. The analysis kicking off this 2024 series, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Finding Value, provides a crucial snapshot of consumer behavior and sentiment in the most frequently purchased consumer category amid ongoing concerns […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food, Local Artists Partner On Community Bag Program
Giant Food has teamed up with four artists from Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware to create reusable bags that represent each artist’s local community. As part of Giant’s Community Bag Program, for every $2.75 reusable bag purchased, Giant donates $1 donated to a local nonprofit. Throughout May, each of the artists chose a local nonprofit to receive the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Ibotta Names Bailey To Board, Patel As Head Of Investor Relations
Ibotta, a technology company providing digital promotions and performance marketing solutions, has made two recent appointments. As previously disclosed, Stephen Bailey, CEO and co-founder of ExecOnline, joined the Ibotta Board of Directors when Ibotta completed its IPO, and Shalin Patel has joined to lead investor relations. “Embarking on the next phase of our journey as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest
New Hy-Vee Campaign To Raise Awareness About Mental Health
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Hy-Vee is launching a new video series entitled “A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health,” hosted by Dr. Daniel Fick, Hy-Vee’s chief medical officer. The four-part video series features Hy-Vee’s team of health and wellness professionals and helps educate customers and patients on ways to proactively […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast
Publix Reaches 100M-Pound Produce Donation Milestone
Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Packaging News, Southwest
TIPA, Viva Fresh Open Honor Texas Produce Icon Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon Craig Fox of Fox Packaging. The Viva Fresh Open golf tournament, presented by BEBO Distributing and H-E-B, posthumously honored Fox with a $25,000 scholarship in his name. Funds were raised through registrations from the annual golf tournament, which was held this year at the […]
Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Tops Friendly Markets
Birdzi To Enhance Shopper Communications For Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets, has selected Birdzi’s personalization and analytics platform to enhance customer connections at all 148 Tops locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Once fully implemented, shoppers will benefit from individualized emails and unique promotional offers, made possible by Birdzi’s approach to AI-driven personalization. NGI’s […]
Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast
Wegmans To Build New Store On Ballantyne Campus In NC
Wegmans Food Markets Inc. and Northwood Investors LLC and its affiliates have announced plans for a new Wegmans location on the Ballantyne campus. Known for its customer service, restaurant foods, one-stop shopping and low prices, the grocer will be situated at North Community House Road on the east side of Ballantyne, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wegmans is targeting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
The G.F. Buche Co. Promotes Sangster, McFayden
The G.F. Buche Company has promoted Brenda Sangster and Chris McFayden. Sangster started with the G.F. Buche Company in 2014 with the task of bringing the accounting operations back to the company after being outsourced for years. She started as the controller and quickly became the director of finance. On April 15, she was promoted […]
Posted inSuperior Grocers, Independent Store News, West
Superior Grocers Taps Kasper For Legal, HR Role
Superior Grocers has appointed Mary Kasper as the company’s chief legal and human resources officer. With a background in law and experience in the retail sector, Kasper brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Kasper joins Superior Grocers from 99 Cents Only Stores, where she served as chief legal officer, general […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Feature, West
Caliwater Taps Into Benefits Of ‘Super Fruit’ Prickly Pear Cactus
Oliver Trevena, co-founder with Vanessa Hudgens of Caliwater, was at ExpoWest 2024 to promote the cactus water brand. He spoke with The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves about the origins of the healthy water product. Trevena said Caliwater has half the calories and half the sugar of coconut water and more health benefits. He added it […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Raine’s Offers Eureka Variety Along ‘Loneliest Road In America’
Scott Raine loves a challenge. And running the only grocery store in Eureka, Nevada, provides plenty of them. Raine owns and operates Raine’s Market along with his mother, Lee, and his wife, Silvia. Scott and Silvia’s sons – Steel, Sabre, Storm and Strider – also work at the store. The “greater metropolitan area” of Eureka […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Nebraska’s Food Industry Finds Itself In ‘Interesting Position’
Ansley Fellers, executive director of the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association, said the state’s food industry is in “an interesting position.” Although it is large, the eastern side is the most populated, with the western side being very rural. Fellers said a recent study by the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association to gauge how many independent grocery […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Feature, Midwest
Russ Davis Wholesale Celebrates ‘Full Circle Partnership’
Russ Davis Wholesale held its annual Customer Appreciation and Vendor Showcase Event on Feb. 28 at Mystic Lake Casino. The Minnesota-based company has been hosting the gathering for more than 35 years. Russ Davis Wholesale is a wholesaler, manufacturer and distributor of fresh produce. Crazy Fresh is the company’s brand of value-added cut fruit and […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Grand Re-Opening At New OKC Location
Natural Grocers is relocating its Oklahoma City – North May store to a newly remodeled space on May 2, at 5903 Northwest Expressway in Warr Acres. The current store, located at 7013 N May Ave., Oklahoma City, will close at 5 p.m. on April 29 to complete the relocation process. Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will kick off the grand relocation festivities at 8:15 […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Give 265K Free Reusable Bags On Earth Day
On Earth Day, April 22, H-E-B will give away up to 265,000 free reusable bags to customers across Texas. Customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more than three million reusable […]