The Fresh Market’s Jessi East had a unique role to play in the remodel of the company’s original location on Lawndale Drive into its new concept store. As store manager, she had to navigate the challenges of keeping the store open as construction was under way. Having started with The Fresh Market 15 years ago, […]
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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.
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43 Members Of Congress Ask FTC To Address Economic Discrimination
A bipartisan coalition from the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter last week to the Federal Trade Commission requesting the agency investigate and, when appropriate, bring enforcement actions against economic discriminatory action that violates antitrust laws, including the FTC Act and the Robinson-Patman Act. “The antitrust laws were designed to protect against anticompetitive economic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Southeast
Murray’s Market Offers Selection Beyond Its Size
Located near the middle of the Florida Keys, Murray’s Market is a small grocery store that carries a large variety of goods. Jay and Jeri Haggard bought Murray’s Market on Summerland Key from Ed and Lil Murray in 1991. Jeri Haggard passed away in 2000, and now the market is run by Jay, son Drew and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National
Albertsons Cos. Expands Affordable Access To Fresh Foods, OTC Meds
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies says that customers can now use supplemental benefits to purchase OTC medications and fresh produce in the company’s stores. The new program provides access to customers using pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives, healthcare providers or local governments. “We are committed to offering solutions that deliver access to […]
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Brick Meets Click Co-Founder, Industry Leader Bill Bishop Passes Away
Willard “Bill” Bishop, 80, of Barrington, Illinois, died peacefully March 25, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Bishop was the co-founder of Brick Meets Click and a longtime grocery industry leader. His experience in the food retail business reaches from the earliest introduction of the UPC code to the online grocery revolution that was […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Anniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, West
Fred Meyer’s ‘Friendly First’ Approach Engrained In Associates, Executives
Dennis Gibson had a choice to make. It was 1984 and Fred Meyer had just acquired Grand Central Stores, a grocery chain for which he was working in Utah. “One of my best decisions ever was staying with the company at that point because it’s just been an amazing journey,” said Gibson, who later became […]
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Qualities To Look For When Choosing Antimicrobial Fruit/Vegetable Wash
by Jill Hollingsworth / VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab We all know the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. But foodborne illness, outbreaks and recalls have consumers, retailers, produce growers and regulatory authorities concerned about the safety of these products. The challenges inherent in fresh produce safety are different from most […]
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5 Questions For Ted Balistreri
The co-owner of Milwaukee-based Sendik’s Food Market and NGA’s new board chair shares his thoughts on the current state of the industry and what the future holds for independent grocers. 1. The pandemic, a widespread labor shortage, supply chain issues, high fuel prices and now conflict in eastern Europe have created a perfect storm that’s […]
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What Is Food Safety Culture?
by Jill Hollingsworth / VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab A food safety program is only as good as the organization’s commitment to food safety and the actions of the people who make up the organization. Think about this: An associate sees a utensil fall on the floor. No one is around to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Convenience, Preparation Key To Increasing Meat Sales
(Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series covering the release of the annual Power of Meat report. For part 1, click here. For part 2, click here.) Consumers like convenience and meat shoppers are no different. Anything grocers can do to help their shoppers with planning, shopping, preparation and cleanup will pay […]
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Social Responsibility Playing Greater Role In Meat Purchases
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series covering the release of the annual Power of Meat report. Part three will appear Friday.) While meat continues to be a popular choice among shoppers, at 74 percent, some are not quite sure that meat belongs in a healthy and balanced diet, according to Anne-Marie […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
FreshEx Food Expo Envisioning Future Of ‘Fresh’
FreshEx, a fresh food expo and collaborative trade show, is designed to bring together foodservice and retail in Wisconsin for product sourcing, equipment, services, networking moments and discovering that “next fresh game changer.” “This is a brand-new tradeshow, a brand-new event,” said Brandon Scholz, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. “It is what […]
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Power of Meat Report Shows Beef ‘King Of The Castle’
(Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series covering the release of the annual Power of Meat report. Parts two and three will appear Thursday and Friday.) In what was described as another unusual year – with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and supply chain challenges – “meat really remained top dog,” said […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Ord Grocery Kart ‘Making It Work’ Through Pandemic Challenges
Ord is a small Nebraska town of about 2,000 people. Kiley White, owner/manager of Ord Grocery Kart, has been a part of the community for 26 years. Like many other independent grocers across the nation, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to the local retailer but also offered a bit of a silver lining. “We’re […]
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The NGA Show Concludes Successful Event In Las Vegas
More than 2,700 grocery leaders, professionals in attendance over 3 days of events The National Grocers Association and Clarion Events on March 2 announced the successful conclusion of The NGA Show, which delivered a nearly 20 percent increase in attendance from grocery retail industry professionals to the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas for […]
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Creative Choice Awards Winners Recognized At NGA Show
Annual conference returns to Las Vegas in February 2023 Winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards contest were recognized March 1 during the 2022 NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the National Grocers Association and its partners, Kellogg Company and Unilever, the annual contest honors the best marketing […]
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Alexa Sobsey Wins Best Bagger Championship
The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, announced Alexa Sobsey as the 2022 Best Bagger Champion. The contest, sponsored by PepsiCo, was held on the second day of The NGA Show, which brings together independent retailers and wholesalers, food retail industry executives, food/CPG manufacturers and service provides for unparalleled opportunities […]
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Save A Lot Owner Named WGA Woman Of The Year
Suzanne Schmitz, a Save A Lot owner in western New York, received the Woman of the Year Award on Monday from the Women Grocers of America. Sponsored by Shelby Publishing Co., the honor was presented during the 2022 NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. The award goes to a female […]
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NGA Welcomes New Board Members, Executive Committee Appointees
The 2022 board of directors for the National Grocers Association was announced Monday during the NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. Nine people and one appointee will serve along with the re-elected board members. They were recommended by the NGA Board nominating committee and approved via a vote by membership. […]
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Larkin Community Service Award Goes To Cub Foods Pharmacy
For their efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the state, Minnesota-based grocery chain Cub Foods and its pharmacy team are this year’s recipients of the Peter J. Larkin Community Service Award from the National Grocers Association. The announcement and award presentation occurred Sunday during the opening session of the 2022 NGA Show at the Caesars […]