The North American Meat Institute has selected 20 participants for its inaugural Emerging Leaders Program, which will apply the vision of its Protein PACT to future industry executives who proved themselves ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. This program – sponsored by the Food Safety Net Services – will prepare the winners with […]
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 inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Meat Department Sales Rise Above 2020 Levels In August
by Anne-Marie Roerink / president, 210 Analytics LLC The multi-month normalization of grocery shopping patterns came to a halt in August. “Since January 2021, we had been seeing the share of meals prepared at home decrease a little each month,” said Jonna Parker, team lead Fresh with IRI. “However, with the elevation of COVID-19 cases […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Rivertown Market Opens In Detroit’s East Jefferson Corridor
Rivertown Market, the new neighborhood market by Meijer and one of the few grocery stores in downtown Detroit, Michigan, opened Oct. 6 in the city’s East Jefferson Corridor. The market is focused on bringing a mix of local, fresh food and value to customers in the region, and marks the retailer’s second small format store […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Smart & Final Presents Check To City of Hope Kids 4 Hope
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation presented a $450,000 check to City of Hope for the 2021 Kids 4 Hope in-store fundraiser. The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation partnered with Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, to raise funds in the 2021 City of Hope Kids 4 Hope […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Midwest, Sendik's, Shelby Originals
Sendik’s Food Markets Balancing Supply Issues
Co-owner praises team, adds that ‘out of necessity comes innovation’ by Eric Pereira / content creator Ted Balistreri is co-owner of Sendik’s Food Markets, which operates 13 grocery stores and four convenience stores in southeastern Wisconsin. For his locations, the supply chain has been a “mixed story.” “We see that some of the larger CPG companies […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Midwest, Shelby Originals
WGA Preps For Return To In-Person Expo Oct. 12-13
Multi-generational workforce, cybersecurity among topics by Eric Pereira / content creator When asked how things are going at the Wisconsin Grocers Association, President and CEO Brandon Scholz always answers with a line from the Grateful Dead: “What a long, strange trip it’s been.” The next stop on this journey for the association is its annual […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dunnhumby To Power SEG Connects For Southeastern Grocers
Dunnhumby has a new technology partnership with Southeastern Grocers Inc. to power SEG Connects, the grocery retailer’s media business. SEG Connects will help consumer packaged goods companies connect with SEG’s Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers by putting the brands in front of the shoppers they want to reach in stores, online and on the […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods Hires Pawlowski As New President, Chief Operating Officer
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has named John Pawlowski as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Pawlowski will focus on advancing overall sales growth and profitability and will report directly to CEO Thom Lipari. “John is a great addition to our executive team,” Lipari said. “He will play an important part […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
North Texas Food Bank Launches $500M Campaign To Fight Hunger
The North Texas Food Bank has launched a campaign – Nourish North Texas – to address the region’s ongoing elevated hunger crisis and support new approaches to tackle the underlying factors that contribute to food insecurity. Nourish North Texas is a comprehensive campaign that significantly expands the food bank’s ability to provide hungry neighbors with more food for today, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Plant-Based News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Tattooed Chef Now Available At Publix Super Markets
Tattooed Chef says six of its entrée bowls are available in approximately 1,200 Publix Super Markets stores as of Oct. 1. Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is one of the largest food retailers in the U.S. The offerings now available at Publix include: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bowl: Creamy cheddar cheese sauce over cauliflower florets topped with panko […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
Community Service Independent Grocers’ Commitment For All Time
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association Independent grocers are the heart of their communities, but the case can be made that they’re also the soul and strength. Certainly, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated this, time and time again. To wit: When a fire destroyed the only grocery store in tiny, rural […]
Posted inRaley's, Bashas', Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, West
Raley’s To Acquire Arizona-based Bashas’ Family Of Stores
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores says it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Raley’s Holding Co., an independent regional grocer based in California. In a joint video presentation, Edward “Trey” Basha, president and CEO of Bashas’, and Keith Knopf, president and CEO of Raley’s Holding Co., informed Bashas’ employees that its […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Driver Logs 4M Consecutive Safety Miles
On Sept. 28, H-E-B truck driver Danny Guerrero Jr. reached a milestone that few in his field achieve – driving four million miles consecutively without a single accident or traffic incident, an achievement only one other H-E-B driver has ever reached. He officially hit the mark as he drove his trailer to the H-E-B warehouse […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Convenience And Premiumization Expected To Influence Fall Gatherings
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency This year, many Americans are hoping for a normal fall and holiday season. Vaccinations have helped many people feel more comfortable traveling and gathering again. As virus waves and variants come and go throughout the country, many […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates 5 Million More Meals To Neighbors in Need
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is donating five million meals equaling $500,000 to 11 Feeding America partner food banks throughout its 10-state footprint. ($1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.) The donations of gift cards, announced during Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month, will assist […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Reveals Juntos Award Honorees
Northgate González Market introduced the honorees of the Second Annual Juntos Award during a ceremony held at corporate headquarters this week. Northgate Market’s Hispanic Heritage Month campaign recognizes 20 community leaders who are giving back to the community and awarded $40,000 to nonprofits in their name. “When my family opened the doors to Northgate Market 41 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks Plans Company-Wide Career Fair On Oct. 7
St. Louis, Missouri-based and family-owned Schnuck Markets Inc. is hosting a company-wide career fair at all 111 stores across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, as well as the Schnucks Bakery Plant, from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 7. Schnucks plans to hire for a variety of positions offering flexible schedules, career advancement, paid weekly, health benefits […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Foundation Raises Funds With 19th Annual Charity Golf Event
Superior Grocers held its 19th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament on Sept. 26 at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, California. The Superior Foundation, along with many vendor partners, raised more than $400,000 to support schools, music and arts, health and wellness, and scholarships for higher education. “It is extremely important to be connected with the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, National, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Co-Founder/CEO Mackey To Retire, Beuchel Is Successor
In a Sept. 30 letter to Whole Foods Market employees, co-founder and CEO John Mackey announced his retirement. He also stated that Jason Beuchel, chief operating officer, will become the new CEO. “September marked Whole Foods Market’s 43rd anniversary (including two years at Safer Way – the precursor to Whole Foods), and I’ve decided that […]
Posted inAsk The Experts, National
How Can Omnichannel Marketing And Attribution Benefit My Business?
Sponsored content Q&A with Spencer Baird, EVP and president of MarTech Solutions at Inmar Intelligence Omnichannel seems to be the latest buzzword everyone is talking about. What does it really mean for a retailer, or a brand, and why does it matter? In any discussions about omnichannel marketing or attribution, it’s useful to start […]