CEFCO Convenience Stores recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 1699 Central Texas Expressway in Lampasas, Texas. CEFCO customers will find a wide variety of hot and cold food items, including CEFCO Kitchen made-to-order burritos, tacos and bowls, as well as hand-breaded fried chicken, pizza, breakfast sandwiches and other CEFCO Kitchen […]
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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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Latest News, National
U.S. Online Grocery Sales Total $8.1B In October As KPIs Stabilize
The U.S. online grocery market generated $8.1 billion in sales during October, driven by $6.4 billion from the pickup/delivery segment and $1.7 billion from ship-to-home, reported the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey, fielded Oct. 29-30. “As the number of new COVID-19 cases in October continued to decline, key performance indicators (KPIs) for monthly active users, order […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Instacart Offers New Features To Help Online Grocery Shoppers Save
Instacart has introduced a number of new features rolling out across the Instacart App that are designed to make online grocery shopping more affordable. These include a Deals Tab and exclusive savings for Express members, to a new reduced cost and free delivery option and new Dollar Store Hub destination on the Instacart marketplace. This […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Niman Ranch Names Gibralter Farms Its Sustainable Farm Of The Year
Westminster, Colorado-based Niman Ranch, a natural meat brand renowned for its humanely raised products, has recognized the Gilbralter Farms, operated by the Gilbert family of Iowa Falls, Iowa, as its 2021 Sustainable Farm of the Year. This accolade honors the Gilberts for their continual pursuit of conserving land, waterways and biodiversity as well as for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds, Customers Partner To Provide 4 Million-Plus Meals
Food Lion Feeds has kicked off its annual “Holidays Without Hunger” campaign with a goal of providing more than one million food boxes to families in need, equaling more than four million meals. Through the campaign, which runs until Dec. 14, customers can purchase and donate a specially marked, prepacked “Holidays Without Hunger” food box […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Festival Foods Announces Opening Dates For Former Trig’s Locations
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Skogen’s Festival Foods has announced opening dates for its new Wausau, Stevens Point and Weston locations. The stores were formerly owned by the T.A. Solberg Co. and operated under the Trig’s banner. The Stevens Point location, 1600 Academy Ave., will open at 6 a.m. on Dec. 3, while the locations at 110 […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, National
Bentz Joins Consumer Brands As EVP Of Public Affairs
Rhonda Bentz is joining Consumer Brands Association’s senior leadership team as EVP of public affairs. In her role, Bentz will oversee federal and state government affairs and communications and research. Most recently, Bentz served as VP of paid media and strategic initiatives at the American Petroleum Institute, where she oversaw advocacy campaigns, message research and […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Offers Low Turkey Prices To Help Families Celebrate Thanksgiving
Amid growing concerns about the supply and price of turkeys this year, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is hanging its hat on value and well-stocked birds. Customers can purchase Meijer brand frozen turkeys for 33 cents per pound through Nov. 27. Additionally, Meijer is carrying a wide array of small and large birds to accommodate every gathering size. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Raises More Than $1.6M To Fight Breast Cancer
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has collected and donated more than $1.6 million for the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer. Throughout October, customers across the supermarket chain had the option of donating at checkout, with 100 percent of donations going to the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer research […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Catalina, Coupon Bureau Partner On New Standard In Coupon Security
In partnership with the Association of Coupon Professionals and the Coupon Bureau, St. Petersburg, Florida-based Catalina will be the first company to offer omnichannel marketing campaigns featuring the next standard in coupon security GS1 US (AI) 8112 in both digital and paper formats. This new 8112 standard will enable real-time validation of coupon offers at […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Shelby Originals
Advocates Abuzz Over Possible Change To Alcohol Sales In Maryland
MRA, many residents want state to allow beer/wine at grocery stores by Eric Pereira / content creator Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. where shoppers can’t buy beer or wine at a food retailer. And it’s a situation the Maryland Retailers Association would like to see change during the legislative session […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Shelby Originals
Market Fresh Gourmet Serves Food Deserts, Communities
Company to open two locations in 2022 by Eric Pereira / content creator The Poppleton neighborhood in Baltimore, as well as Capitol Heights, Maryland, soon will be welcoming Market Fresh Gourmet into their communities. The store leadership recently spoke with The Griffin Report about serving these food deserts while also acting as a pillar in […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Silver Eagle Beverages, Budweiser Partner On FOH Scholarships
In the spirit of Veterans Day, Silver Eagle Beverages and Budweiser once again are partnering with Folds of Honor to provide educational scholarships to two local San Antonio, Texas, students whose parents served in the military. The scholarship recipients are Ashley Perez and Manuel Hofilena. They will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Perez is a […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, West
FreshRealm’s Kitchen Table Offers Fresh Meals At Grocery Retail
Ventura, California-based FreshRealm has launched Kitchen Table, the company’s first branded line of fresh meal offerings that addresses consumer demand for fresh meals at grocery retail. The new brand will allow retailers to bring a complete assortment of chef-tested fresh meals to their consumers in a few months. With 55 percent of consumers saying they […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Receives 2 Salute To Excellence Awards From PLMA
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. received two Salute to Excellence Awards for new products from the Private Label Manufacturers Association. SE Grocers Shelled Roasted Salted Pistachios claimed one of the Salute to Excellence awards this year. The protein snack food is sustainably grown by a family owned business in San Joaquin Valley, California. SE Grocers Naturally […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food To Open New Store In Fort Washington, MD, On Nov. 12
Giant Food has scheduled the grand opening of a redeveloped store located at 9580 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland, at 6 a.m. on Nov. 12. The store features Giant’s new and improved format with enhanced and expanded departments and amenities. These include a large produce and organic section with locally grown and sourced fresh fruits […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
DoorDash, Spec’s Partner To Provide On-Demand Alcohol Delivery
DoorDash, a last-mile logistics platform, and Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods, the largest liquor retailer in the greater Houston area, have partnered to provide Texans with a wide selection of alcohol and other items. DoorDash announced its newest category, alcohol, in September to expand offerings to customers. Now people who are over the age of 21 […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, National
NFRA Elects 2022 Officers And Directors
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association elected its association officers and members of the board of directors for 2021-22 at its annual board of directors meeting, held virtually on Oct. 20. Kevin Schwab, EVP/CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve as chairman of the board. He has served on […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Mondelez International’s SnackFutures Opens Applications for CoLab 2022
SnackFutures, the Mondelez International innovation and venture hub, has opened applications for its CoLab 2022 class. The second year of the start-up engagement program will focus on mission-driven brands that can demonstrate their commitment to having a positive impact on social, environmental and human well-being. “We are thrilled to launch CoLab 2022 and particularly excited about bringing […]
Posted inAssociation News, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, National
NACS Sues OSHA To Block Vaccine Mandate
NACS joined state and national trade associations in suing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration over its COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard for employers with 100 or more employees. The lawsuit was filed on Nov. 9 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. NACS will host a webinar at 1 p.m. EST on […]