Tom Leonard, owner of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market in Richmond, Virginia, learned many life lessons from his father, including how to succeed in the food business. He said his father, the late Stew Leonard, had two rules, which literally were set in stone. “Rule one, the customer’s always right. Rule two, if they’re wrong, reread […]
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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 inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, National
FMI Report: Private Brands Growing Force Across Grocery Store Industry
Although food inflation is decreasing slightly, higher prices are continuing to impact consumers’ wallets. In an inflationary environment, private brands are emerging as a strategic solution for grocery retailers. According to the latest FMI – The Food Industry Association’s Power of Private Brands report, the popularity of private brands is on the rise, driven by […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Food Giant MS Store Managers In Hattiesburg
Houchens Food Group’s Store Manager Appreciation Awards events continued in August for both Food Giant divisions. Events were held in Biloxi and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dothan, Alabama. A luncheon was held Aug. 15 at Doubletree by Hilton in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Special speakers included Stephanie Reid from Shelby Publishing, Shane Allison from Alliance Retail Group and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, West
Grocery Outlet CEO Steps Down, Lindberg Tapped As Interim
Former CEO Eric Lindberg will return to lead Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. as interim president and CEO after RJ Sheedy stepped down and resigned from the board of directors. The announcement was made Oct. 30. Lindberg is chairman of the board, which has engaged a global executive search firm to begin the process of identifying […]
Posted inAssociation News, Festival Foods, Market Profile, Midwest
WGA Optimistic For Wisconsin Grocery Industry Despite Lingering Challenges
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) is reporting a positive outlook for the state’s grocery industry, despite ongoing challenges such as workforce shortages, rising costs and increasing competition. According to Mike Semmann, president and CEO of the WGA, the Wisconsin economy remains surprisingly stable, with the state seeing higher collection numbers and a rebound in workforce interest […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
NGA Executive Conference, Public Policy Summit Kicks Off
Hundreds of the independent grocery industry’s top leaders have gathered in the nation’s capital this week for three days of data-driven planning, education and networking during the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) annual Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. With Election Day looming and control of the nation’s policy […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, National
Industry Veteran Releases First Book On Leadership, ‘The 5 Rules’
Wouldn’t it be great if you could lock in on some simple life rules for success that you and your circle could easily understand and follow? Even better, what if everyone knew that those were the same rules you follow? And what if those rules could actually be applied at home? What follows is a […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Feature, West, Whole Foods
Commitment To Quality, Consistency Key to Gaviña Coffee Co.’s Success
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Shelby Report of the West recently visited with Lisette Gaviña Lopez, a fourth-generation coffee roaster at her family’s business, Vernon, California-based Gaviña Coffee Company. Company history For those unfamiliar with Gaviña Coffee Company, can you provide a brief overview of the company’s history? The Gaviña coffee legacy began […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
STF Committed To Positive, Supportive Environment For Diverse Workforce
Seaboard Triumph Foods, a joint venture between Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, recently marked its seventh anniversary of operations in Sioux City, Iowa. The state-of-the-art STF pork processing facility has become a cornerstone of the local economy, as it is the largest employer in the city. STF processes about 22,000 hogs per day, producing a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
Seaboard Triumph Foods’ Media Tour Highlights Connected Food System
Seaboard Foods, a leading pork processor, recently hosted a media tour of its Seaboard Triumph Foods processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The tour was followed by a question-and-answer session with company executives. STF is a joint venture of Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods. Before entering the processing facility floor, those on the tour were […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Food Giant Store Managers In Dothan, AL
Houchens Food Group’s Store Manager Appreciation Awards events continued in August for both Food Giant divisions. Events were held in Biloxi and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dothan, Alabama. A luncheon was held Aug. 27 at Spring Hill Suites in Dothan, Alabama. Special speakers included Stephanie Reid from Shelby Publishing, Shane Allison from Alliance Retail Group and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southwest
Via Tournament, Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation Supports Nonprofits
The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade attended the recent Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament in Bryan, Texas, where she caught up with John Alston, president and CEO, to learn more about the company, its foundation and the efforts of both. What a great turnout at your annual Brookshire Brothers golf charity event. Tell me more […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
Seaboard Foods Showcases Iowa Sow Farm Operations
Seaboard Foods, a leading pork producer, has been building its connected food system since the early 1990s. The company recently hosted a tour for industry media of one of its 98 sow farms. A farm located outside of Sioux City, Iowa, provided participants a glimpse into the company’s operations, highlighting its commitment to animal welfare […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Food Giant Store Managers In Biloxi
Houchens Food Group’s Store Manager Appreciation Awards events continued in August for its Food Giant divisions. Events were held in Biloxi and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dothan, Alabama. On Aug. 14, a luncheon was held at Pier 44 Restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi. Special speakers included Stephanie Reid from Shelby Publishing, Shane Allison from Alliance Retail Group […]
Posted inBeverage News, Feature, Frozen Food, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Powered By ‘Ice For Good’ Mission, Lux Ice Expanding Retail Reach
Lux Ice, a provider of premium craft ice, is making waves in the beverage industry with its unique product offerings and commitment to quality. Founded in 2020, the company has expanded its reach across the United States, partnering with major retailers and foodservice establishments. CEO Michael Crouse recently shared the company’s journey and its mission […]
Posted inFeature, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Store Managers In Western KY
Houchens Food Group recently unveiled a new program, the Store Manager Appreciation Awards, to recognize the work of its grocery store leadership, whom it considers its “unsung heroes.” Consisting of 18 lunch banquets divided by region and banner, the events include individual recognition of store managers as well as a selection of other awards. In […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Store Managers In KY/TN Giant North Division
Houchens Food Group recently unveiled a new program, the Store Manager Appreciation Awards, to recognize the work of its grocery store leadership, whom it considers its “unsung heroes.” Consisting of 18 lunch banquets divided by region and banner, the events include individual recognition of store managers as well as a selection of other awards. In […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
NGA Applauds FTC Antitrust Lawsuit Against PBMs
The National Grocers Association (NGA) commends the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for bringing a lawsuit against several pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for abusing their economic power and harming both competition and consumers in the pharmacy supply chain for insulin. Community pharmacies have been decimated by abusive PBM market practices that have left thousands of communities […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Debuts In NYC’s Upper East Side
Whole Foods Market opened its first smaller format store, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, on Sept. 18 in New York City’s Lenox Hill neighborhood in the Upper East Side. Located at 1175 Third Ave., the 9,101-square-foot store is designed to bring fresh, quality ingredients to urban customers. “Opening this first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets Opens Newest MS Location In Picayune
Rouses Markets celebrated its newest Mississippi store in Picayune with a grand opening Sept. 18, following a blessing by Pastor Darrell Worley and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Luke, local dignitaries and CEO Donny Rouse. The 40,000-square-foot supermarket, located at 1701 Highway 43 North in the River Ridge Shopping Center, marks Rouses Markets’ fourth […]