Bashas’ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]
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Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To New Locations
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in the greater Nashville and the Chicago metro areas. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service. Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered […]
The United Family Breaks Ground In Rio Rancho, NM
Representatives of The United Family joined with city officials and developers to break ground on a new Market Street grocery store in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This location will be part of the new the Village at Rio Rancho shopping center, and is slated for a fall 2023 opening. While the Rio Rancho community is familiar with The […]
Kroger Introduces Boost Loyalty Membership For Customers
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save […]
Southeastern Grocers Donates $140K To Feeding America
Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced a donation of $140,000 to seven Feeding America network food banks in the Southeast to help combat food insecurity among children during the summer. “At Southeastern Grocers, we are committed to improving the quality of life and well-being of our associates, customers and local […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $140K To Pittsburgh Community
BJ’s Wholesale Club is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose and the Pittsburgh YMCA. BJ’s opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and opened its second Pittsburgh area club in April at Ross […]
Walmart+ Adds InHome Delivery Through Membership Program
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and its InHome Delivery Service, which delivers groceries, is available as an optional add-on within Walmart+. The previous two standalone memberships have partnered to bring all delivery capabilities into a single experience, allowing new and current members to choose the membership plan that appeals to them based on the type of delivery […]
Bashas’ Launches 90-Day Celebration To Commemorate Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashas’ has begun a 90-day celebration to commemorate its 90th anniversary. The grocery chain will have grocery card giveaways, a local charity challenge and will attempt to break a Guinness World Records title. “We are honored to celebrate our 90th anniversary with our team members, customers, vendors and charity partners,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, president […]
Southeastern Grocers Raises $1.25M In Support For Folds Of Honor
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has donated $1,255,000 to Folds of Honor. The grocer held its fifth annual community donation program from May 25 through July 5 in support of the organization and its mission to provide educational scholarships. The fifth tour of giving launched with an initial commitment of $100,000 from the grocer’s charitable arm, […]
Harris Teeter Launches Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign to help provide nutritious meals and school supplies to students in need. Through Aug. 23, shoppers are invited to round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar to support this effort. The funds collected through Backpack Boosters will benefit local food bank […]
Walmart Concludes 2022 Annual Open Call Event
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart had more than 1,100 businesses pitch products to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants June 28-29 at its ninth annual Open Call. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of those pitches resulted in a deal for businesses to sell their items to Walmart customers through placement on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves. Additionally, […]
Kroger Sponsors Education Course For Students In Georgia
More than 3,300 students in 45 schools across Georgia have participated in The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation digital education program, designed to teach students about the impact humans have on the environmental systems around them. The program, Sustainability Foundations, is made available to students and educators at no cost through the foundation and […]
H-E-B Edges Out Amazon As Top E-Commerce Grocery Retailer
Dunnhumby has released its first “E-Commerce Retailer Preference Index,” a nationwide study that examines the emerging $100 billion U.S. e-commerce grocery market. In a near statistical tie, San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B narrowly edged out Amazon and Amazon Fresh as the top ranked e-commerce grocer. Walmart landed in the fourth spot and Sam’s Club rounded out […]
Food Lion To Open New Location In Charlotte, NC
Food Lion will be hosting a grand opening ceremony June 29 for its new store in Charlotte, North Carolina. The store, located at 5939 Weddington Road in the Wesley Chapel neighborhood, will open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that morning. After the ceremony, the first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery […]
Sprouts Farmers Market Partners With Pac-12, Big 12 Conferences
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced its investment in women’s athletics through partnerships with the Big 12 and Pac-12 Conferences, along with supporting 50 individual “name, image and likeness” deals with female athletes from multiple schools from both conferences. Sprouts is the first grocery retailer to make this commitment and is doing so alongside softball icon, […]
The Giant Co. Opens New Location In Philadelphia
The Giant Company opened a new 50,000 square-foot-store June 24 at 510 N. Broad St. in Philadelphia. The Shelby Report previously reported about the company’s two new store locations scheduled to open later this summer. To read the full story, click here. The N. Broad St. location will employ approximately 150 full-time and part-time positions. Customers […]
Smart & Final Launches Fundraising Campaign For Olive Crest
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final has announced the return of its annual fundraiser for Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and treating and educating at-risk children. Through July 5, customers at Smart & Final locations throughout California, Arizona and Nevada can support kids in crisis with a $1 donation at checkout. All proceeds […]
Whole Foods Market Reveals First Summer Condiment Trends Predictions
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council revealed its first summer condiment trends predictions, along with a list of corresponding products from emerging and established brands. The Trends Council – a collective of Whole Foods Market buyers and experts with extensive industry knowledge – predict global barbecue, chili peppers, elevated ketchup and mustard, next-level fermentation and new […]
The Fresh Market Kicks Off July With 40th Anniversary Celebration
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. will commemorate its 40th anniversary beginning on July 1 with an array of special deals, a Fourth of July meal and exclusive products for its guests – including a chance to win the golden ticket and a $40 gift card through two anniversary chocolate bars. The Fourth of July meal will […]
Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network With Facility In Aurora, CO
The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of a new customer fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado, powered by the Ocado Group, which is engineering a model for the region, using advanced robotics technology and creative solutions. “We are thrilled to expand and introduce our innovative Kroger Fulfillment Network to one of the fastest growing areas in the country and […]
