After undergoing significant updates to enhance the customer experience and better replicate in-store shopping benefits, Cub has revamped its online grocery ordering process. A variety of new features have been added to the new online ordering platform, the most anticipated of which allows customers to use their MyCub rewards card to gain access to exclusive […]
Author Archives: Treva Bennett
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 inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway To Provide Veterans Day Discount For Service Members
This Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, the Fareway family would like to thank all veterans and active service members. Fareway store locations in a six-state region will be offering a 15 percent discount to any retired, active-duty, reserve or guard military members. To receive the discount, customers are asked to show their military ID at checkout […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Launches Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquets To Fight Hunger In Florida
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has launched its Bloomin’ 4 Good program to help fight hunger across the Florida communities that Winn-Dixie stores serve. The new program provides a way for customers to give back to local neighbors in need with every Bloomin’ 4 Good floral bouquet sold at all Florida Winn-Dixie stores. Dewayne Rabon, SVP and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named One Of Fortune’s Best Workplaces
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 5 of the 15 best large retail workplaces. With more than 1,280 stores across seven states, Publix associates named its resources, culture and giving back as reasons they enjoy working there. “Our company was founded over 90 years […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Communicate The Value Of Meat To Combat Rising Prices
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency For more than a year, the U.S. consumer has been forced to weigh fears around the economy and health, along with other issues a pandemic and life in general brings. In July, Americans were split on their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets To Begin Children’s Vaccinations In Some Stores Nov. 5
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has issued an update on its in-store pharmacy immunization timetable for the Pfizer-BioNTech children’s COVID-19 vaccine, which was approved Nov. 2 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We’ve placed a large order for the new Pfizer-BioNTech children’s vaccine and hope to begin immunizing on Friday in some of our pharmacies,” […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division Offers New Annual Membership To Customers
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has announced Boost by Kroger Plus, an annual membership providing additional convenience and value for customers, as part of its loyalty program. For either $59 or $99 per year, Boost provides customers access to free delivery and additional benefits like 2X fuel points, up to $1 off per gallon of fuel. “Customers are increasingly […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
CEFCO Opens New Store In Robinson, Texas
CEFCO Convenience Stores recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 101 W. Moonlight Drive in Robinson, Texas. The new location will feature a large selection of fresh food offerings, including CEFCO Kitchen tacos as well as hand-breaded fried chicken, kolaches, pizza, breakfast sandwiches and additional choices. This store will be open […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Working With Constellation On Renewable Energy
The Giant Co. has reached a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with Constellation, an energy solutions provider, to power its Pennsylvania operations including select stores, fuel stations and perishable distribution center with renewable energy. The agreement will help The Giant Co. avoid more than 100,000 metric tons of Scope 2 carbon emissions associated with its energy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Starts Campaign To Recruit, Support Veterans, Active-Duty Military
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. has started a monthlong campaign to honor the nation’s veterans and military members in its communities, as well as increase awareness of and support for organizations that serve veterans, active-duty military and their families. The campaign is part of the company’s annual Hy-Vee Homefront initiative. This is comprised of […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Announces ‘Golden Ticket’ Winners Of Diversity TrendFinder Event
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced the “Golden Ticket” winners of its recent Diversity TrendFinder event, fast tracking them into its DIVERSEtrade program. Nearly 200 suppliers were each given 20 minutes to pitch their brand one-on-one to KeHE’s Category Management team, which chose 20 to be added to the distributor’s assortment. “Diversity, equality and inclusion is […]
Posted inAssociation News, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, National
NGA Responds To OSHA’s Decision On COVID-19 Vaccinations
Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, offered this statement regarding the new emergency temporary standard announced Nov. 4 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration: “NGA and its members have supported COVID-19 vaccines and have been proud of their role to vaccinate their workforces as well as the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
‘Publix Quick Picks’ Virtual Convenience Store Now Available In Southeast
Instacart and Publix are introducing the grocery retailer’s virtual convenience offering – Publix Quick Picks. Available across Publix’s seven-state footprint, the new storefront allows customers to shop from its assortment of fresh groceries, pantry and household essentials, meals and snacks for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes with Instacart Priority Delivery. Publix Quick Picks first launched in September […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Southwest
RMFIA And CWPMA Announce Plans To Merge
Frequent collaborators ‘work well together’ by Eric Pereira/ content creator The Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association and Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association have announced plans to merge, although an official date hasn’t been set. “For the past few years RMFIA and CWPMA have been working in partnership to cover all the issues and agencies in Colorado […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Southeast, Whole Foods
Carlie C’s IGA Continues To Expand Its Service Area
‘Challenging environment’ persists, but also offers grocer opportunities by Eric Pereira / content creator Mack McLamb, owner of Carlie C’s IGA, which has 25 stores in North Carolina, plans to open two more locations this year. His stores are primarily in the eastern part of the state, however the new ones will be more central. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Southeast
Carolina Food Industry Council: Conditions Edge Toward Normalcy
President urges group to be ‘present, active and involved’ by Eric Pereira / content creator There has been some return to normalcy this year with in-person events in North and South Carolina, according to Lindsey Kueffner, executive director of the Carolina Food Industry Council. She recently checked in with The Shelby Report of the Southeast […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Unveils $127M Investment In 87 Store Remodels
Food Lion has completed remodeling 87 stores across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, offering neighbors an expanded variety of new products and services and an easier shopping experience. The list of the 87 remodeled stores can be found here. “We’re excited to welcome our neighbors in these towns and cities into their […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Report: Grocery Shoppers Have Positive Attitude Ahead Of Holidays
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the busy holiday season. The report finds that despite concerns surrounding the availability and cost of favorite holiday foods due to lingering post-pandemic supply chain and inflation issues, most shoppers plan to celebrate […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Sells Additional Stores in Texas, Florida To Yellow Banana
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., has sold six company-owned stores in Dallas, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, to Yellow Banana LLC as part of Save A Lot’s ongoing efforts to convert corporate-owned stores to local ownership. Yellow Banana’s acquisition will enable these six stores to remain open, providing […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National, Plant-Based News, The Kroger Co.
Plant Based World Expo Features Industry Leaders, Product Innovations
Companies looking to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based are encouraged to attend the Plant Based World Expo North America, to be held Dec. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York. PBW is the only professional 100 percent plant-based focused event for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors and manufacturers. Plant Based World Expo will […]