The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, on Sept. 18 opened its 2021 Executive Conference, an exclusive, members-only event designed for CEOs and their leadership teams to break down big-picture ideas, best practices and growth strategies. “Grocery leaders will walk away from NGA’s Executive Conference with actionable insights to […]
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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 inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Show Welcomes Independent Grocers, Honors Industry Leaders
The 2021 NGA Show, the premier tradeshow for the independent supermarket industry, opened Sept. 19 with a sold-out Expo floor. The two-day Executive Conference, Sept. 18-19, included honoring industry leaders with two awards. The show features nearly 50 educational sessions and more than 100 speakers discussing issues facing food retail during the conference at the […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ADUSA Supply Chain Opens 1 Million-Square-Foot DC In Connecticut
The ADUSA Supply Chain network has opened its newest distribution center at 1339 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, Connecticut. The one million-square-foot DC will receive, select and transport 88 million cases of nonperishable grocery products annually for more than 450 Stop & Shop stores and e-commerce centers. The facility also includes a technology package to support the future […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launch Retail Rib Offering
Tyson Foods and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit are launching a new retail cook-in-bag rib product featuring the restaurant chain’s three most popular barbecue flavor profiles. The new line is a result of exploring new ways to meet the continued growing consumer demand for function and convenience without sacrificing quality and flavor. The product line represents Dickey’s […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Latest News, Midwest, Shelby Originals
Garrett Country Mart Receives Award From Associated Wholesale Grocers
Small town Sabetha’s only grocery store poised to mark 50th anniversary in 2022 by Eric Pereira / content creator Earlier this year, Garrett Country Mart was hailed for its outstanding produce merchandising by Associated Wholesale Grocers. That’s some notable recognition for the only grocery store serving Sabetha, Kansas, a town of about 2,500 people. Doug […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ARS Shares Results Of AppCard NTRs Pilot In Foodtown Supermarkets
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services is reporting positive results of a pilot program that delivers a new digital experience for shoppers. The most significant element of the program is the implementation of AppCard’s new checkout terminals (NTRs) that make shopping easier, more convenient and relevant for the customers and the stores. The NTRs are piloted […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Welcomes James Avery Artisan Jewelry To First Of Three Stores
James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a Texas-based and family-owned jewelry retailer, has opened its first of three stores in H-E-B. The first store, a 1,650-square-foot space, opened Sept. 15 at the H-E-B at 2755 E. League City Pkwy. in League City, Texas. The H-E-B location will offer customers many classic designs as well as new releases and services including […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
AI Can Help Grocers Convert Circulars To Dynamic Digital
by Jim Dudlicek, NGA director of communications and external affairs Circulars are historically passive marketing platforms, engaging only your most loyal current customers. NGA hosted a recent webinar to explore how to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to distribute digital circulars to all grocery shoppers and then follow customers back to store, producing powerful visitation analytics. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pedersen Retiring From AWG, Will Be Succeeded By Breaux
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has announced Jeff Pedersen, EVP and chief sales and support officer, is retiring after 45 years in the grocery business, effective December. He will be succeeded by Emile Breaux. Pedersen began his grocery career in 1976 with Hinky Dinky. After joining AWG in 1997, he has played a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Ball’s Price Chopper To Open Leavenworth Store On Sept. 15
The grand opening celebration for Ball’s Price Chopper, at 2107 S. 4th St. in Leavenworth, Kansas, is scheduled for Sept. 15. Special guests will be introduced at 7:40 a.m., followed by brief remarks and the ribbon cutting at 8 a.m. Ball’s Food Stores President David Ball will be on hand to cut the ribbon, opening […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods To Purchase Store In New London, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods has plans to purchase the Festival Foods store in New London, Wisconsin, from the Coppersmith family. The store, which is the only remaining Festival Foods in Wisconsin not owned by the Skogen family, will transition to new ownership Oct. 15. Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Skogen’s Festival Foods, said the company […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Southeast
From Honey To Kombucha And Nut Butters, Tennessee Is Full Of Vendors
Smaller companies are offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. Nearly all are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products. Harbin Hallow Harbin Hollow […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Southeast
From Brews To Sauces, Cakes And More, Volunteer State Full Of Vendors
Smaller companies offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. Nearly all are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products. Naked River Brewing Co. […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Southeast
From Spices To Seeds And Sprouts, Volunteer State Full Of Vendors
Smaller companies offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. All are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products. Alchemy Spice Co. Since 2003, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Coin Cloud Installs Digital Currency Machines In 500 UNFI Retailers
Digital currency machine operator Coin Cloud has reached a new milestone. The company now has more than 3,500 kiosks across the U.S. and Brazil, with 500 of those machines placed in UNFI customer stores. Further, Coin Cloud machines have the potential to show up in as many as 4,000 UNFI locations. Coin Cloud DCMs offer […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
UNFI Names Dietz As New Chief Customer Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has promoted Steve Dietz to the newly created role of chief customer officer, effective Oct. 1. Dietz will be responsible for overseeing UNFI’s sales efforts throughout the United States and Canada. Dietz currently serves as UNFI’s president of the Pacific Region, a position he’s held since 2018. As […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Promotes Goff To SVP, Crawley To Division VP
Publix Super Markets President Kevin Murphy has announced the promotion of John Goff to SVP of retail operations, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Goff, 48, began his career in 1991 as a front service clerk in Jacksonville, Florida. He worked in various positions before being promoted to store manager in 2005. He was promoted to Jacksonville […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
Martha Stewart Kitchen Launches In Grocery Stores Across Nation
Martha Stewart Kitchen has announced the official launch Sept. 9 of MSK’s frozen food selection in grocery stores nationwide. It is Stewart’s first licensing agreement of this kind. Stewart and her team of culinary experts curated the Martha Stewart Kitchen collection of signature recipes to offer consumers convenient meal solutions featuring superior ingredients and flavors. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
Walmart and Meredith Corp. Help Families Answer: ‘What’s for Dinner?’
Walmart has entered into a cross-platform partnership with Meredith Corp., a multi-platform media company reaching nearly 95 percent of women in the U.S., to help millions of busy families plan and prepare meals faster through AI-powered meal planning, shoppable recipes, visual search, chatbots and more. The partnership pairs Meredith’s expertise in food content, hyper-local consumer […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Rejects Conclusions Drawn By White House
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods says it categorically rejects the conclusions drawn Sept. 8 by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Economic Council in a White House press briefing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently published a report detailing the drivers of consumer inflation in the food sector, none of which are […]