Sponsored content By Michael Uetz, Managing Principal, Midan Marketing, meat marketing specialists since 2004 The meat case has changed significantly in the last decade, but so has the consumer. Today’s meat shopper has a lot on their mind when making meat purchase decisions – sustainability initiatives, product convenience, food safety, animal welfare, the use of […]
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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 inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Launches Partnership With Children’s Hospitals Across Southeast
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has formed a partnership with eight children’s hospitals throughout the Southeast. In support of the pediatric partners, the grocer has launched a community donation program to benefit some of the nation’s […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, Home Page Slider, National
Go Online, Improve Shopping Experience And Modernize Media
by John Ross / President and CEO of IGA It was a long time coming, but somewhere around 2018, the lines crossed – Americans started getting more of their meals from restaurants, takeout and delivery than from meals they prepared themselves at home. And it looked like, based on a 10-year trend, that grocery retailers would […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Teaming Up With RangeMe For Upcoming Open Call
Walmart has scheduled its eighth annual Open Call and, for the third year in a row, is teaming up with RangeMe to streamline submissions to find products made, grown or assembled in the United States. “We are excited to continue partnering with Walmart on Open Call for the third year in a row,” said Nicky Jackson, CEO and […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, West
Northgate Market Using Logile To Improve Safety, Reduce Costs
Northgate Market has completed rollout of Logile’s Health & Temperature (HT) Scanner time clocks across its chain of 41 supermarkets throughout Southern California as well as its distribution center in Anaheim. Northgate is utilizing the HT scanning time clocks to screen employees and vendors to enforce compliance with its COVID-19 health and safety policies. Integration of the new […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Poses Five Questions for … Rudy’s Markets’ Lauren G.R. Johnson
NGA’s “Five Questions” is a regular feature that explores the insights of independent grocery operators. This week, Lauren G.R. Johnson, president and CEO of Rudy’s Markets Inc., shares her thoughts with us. What were the most important lessons of 2020? Your team is more capable in the face of unseen adversity than you could have […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos., Google Partner To Reinvent Future Of Grocery Shopping
Albertsons Companies and Google have entered into a multi-year partnership to make shopping easier and more convenient for millions of customers nationwide. The partnership brings together the power of Albertsons Cos.’ broad reach with Google’s capabilities in customer-centric innovation. The two companies have been collaborating behind the scenes for the past year and, as part […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Unveils Chairman’s Reserve Angus Beef
With steady consumer demand in Angus and a growing cattle population, Tyson Foods’ Chairman’s Reserve Beef team is adapting to the market. This spring, both beef programs under the Chairman’s Reserve brand will become exclusively Angus. Chairman’s Reserve Meats is known for its dual-tiered program catered toward an elevated eating experience and will continue to […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Donates $125K To Arbor Day Foundation To Plant Trees
For the fourth year in a row, Publix donated $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 125,000 trees in two damaged Florida watersheds: the Withlacoochee River Watershed and Little Orange Creek Preserve. The donation brings the five-year total to more than $600,000 donated to plant 605,000 trees, funded entirely by proceeds from the sale […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Open Two Stores In DFW Metroplex Expansion
H-E-B is planning to bring its flagship H-E-B brand stores to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area next year. The stores, which will open in Frisco and Plano in fall 2022, build on the company’s longstanding presence in the area and reinforce its commitment to serve more customers in this dynamic and growing part of Texas. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Originals
Omnichannel And E-commerce ‘Here To Stay’ For Meat Industry
by Kevin Atwill / editor The third day of the virtual Annual Meat Conference wrapped up Wednesday with concurrent workshops on a variety of topics affecting the industry. In a session titled, “The New Future of Omnichannel and E-Commerce,” two leading experts addressed how omnichannel retail is helping boost the lifetime value of customers, increase […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Originals
Journalist Tells AMC Food Insecurity Is Potential Capitol Hill Target
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Ron Elving, National Public Radio Washington’s senior editor, predicts a “a very productive time” for people who want to address inner-city food deserts and communities where running a retail grocery operation is difficult. “I think [food insecurity] is one of those places where you’re going to see very good […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Opens Appointments For COVID‑19 Vaccinations In 3 States
For the first time, Publix Pharmacy is scheduling appointments for the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine at select Virginia locations. The online appointment reservation system opened at 7 a.m. Eastern time on March 25 for vaccination appointments at 15 Virginia stores, as well as 146 Georgia and 61 South Carolina Publix Pharmacy locations. At the direction of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Utz Makes $6M Profit Sharing Contribution For Associates
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands will make an approximately $6 million profit sharing contribution for Utz associates. Started more than 40 years ago, the Utz 401K Profit Sharing Plan is committed to supporting Utz associates and their families based on the company meeting a range of corporate and operational goals. Since 2000, the 401K profit sharing […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Originals
Presentation Focuses On ‘Meat’s Power,’ Path To Purchase
by Eric Pereira / staff writer If there’s a don’t-miss session at the Annual Meat Conference, it’s the Power of Meat. And this year’s presentation, held Tuesday as part of the virtual event, didn’t disappoint. Anne-Marie Roerink, principal with 210 Analytics, told the audience that it’s important to look in the rearview mirror and “understand […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, Home Page Slider, National
Policy Outlook Offers Opportunities, Challenges For Food Supply Chain
by Lowell Randel / SVP, Government and Legal Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance Early in his term, President Joe Biden has taken a series of executive actions and issued policy proposals, several of which will impact the food supply chain. As with any new administration, there have been both opportunities and challenges. It is no surprise that […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Home Page Latest News, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Southeast
Miami Area Bravo Supermarkets Carry ‘Little Bit Of Everything’
Bravo chain proud of private label items, multicultural produce department by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer Weston, Florida, became home to a new Bravo Supermarkets location in 2020, but the year came with some challenges. Relinda Vásquez, president of the grocery chain, said the main recurring problem for her in the Miami area was […]
Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Fresh Express Introducing Four Flavorful Salad Kits
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express, a maker of value added salads, has launched four new flavors across its popular salad kit lines: Bacon Thousand Island and Kickin’ Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad Kits, and Italian Balsamic and Spinach & Bacon Salad Kits. As a result of the pandemic, consumers have scaled back on restaurant or out-of-home dining […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
AWG Reports At Shareholders Meeting
Associated Wholesale Grocers reported record consolidated company sales of $10.6 billion, an increase of 13.3 percent on a comparable basis over 2019, and distributed $254.4 million in year-end patronage, an increase of $40.59 million over 2019. The numbers were released immediately following its Annual Shareholders Meeting held via videoconference March 23. AWG’s cooperative sales were […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Originals
Keynote Speaker Riddell Tells AMC Attendees To Expect ‘Seismic Shocks’
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Industry professionals should expect massive disruption, continued uncertainty and an unlikely return to the “old normal,” according to Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at the 2021 Annual Meat Conference. In his Monday address, titled “Business Beyond 2030,” Chris Riddell focused on the greatest disruption of 2020 – the COVID-19 pandemic […]