Sometimes the best way to understand a particular retailer is to ask the people who work there. Employees at Marczyk Fine Foods in downtown Denver had the following to say about where they work: “This is a cool, hip, local, open-minded, supportive place that values work life balance and offers amazing benefits.” The Shelby Report […]
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Save A Lot, Southeast
Save A Lot To Open Converted Store Sept. 18 In Martin, TN
Save A Lot will hold a grand opening Sept. 18 for a converted store at 145 Commons Drive in Martin, Tennessee. “We are excited to bring the Save A Lot banner to Martin residents,” said Nick Flippin, VP of operations for E.W. James Group. “We believe this community deserves high quality food at a value […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Expands Florida Footprint With Store In Seminole
The Fresh Market held a grand opening Sept. 13 for its new store at 7774 113th St. N in the Seminole City Center in Seminole, Florida. Spanning 24,597 square feet, the store offers a range of fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, bakery items and local Florida products. Customers can enjoy ready-to-eat meals, such as in-house […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Southwest, Whole Foods
Smaller Independent Grocers Tapping Into Colorado’s Growing Sector
National chains such as King Soopers and Safeway may dominate market share in Colorado, but independent grocers continue to demonstrate why they are the choice for many consumers. In addition to resilience and innovation, independents have gained a loyal following through their product offerings, customer service and strong commitment to community. Not surprisingly, Colorado’s independent […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
‘Proud To Be An Omnichannel Retailer,’ Food Lion Delivers Value To Shoppers
Food Lion, a grocery store chain with a presence in 10 Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states, makes continuous enhancements to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Greg Finchum, EVP of retail operations for the grocer, which is The Shelby Report’s 2024 Southeast Retailer of the Year, outlined the focus on being a leading omnichannel retailer […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Feature, National
Aldi Wine Specialist: ‘We Know That We Can Deliver High Quality For Less’
Aldi is the fastest growing retailer of wine and beer. That’s according to Arlin Zajmi, director of national buying and certified wine specialist for Aldi, who flew to Atlanta from company headquarters in Batavia, Illinois, to participate in a store tour for journalists at the grocer’s store in Buckhead in mid-July. “The alcohol category has […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Sets Guinness World Record For Largest Charcuterie Board
Guinness World Record representatives named Central Market’s charcuterie board as “the largest charcuterie board in the world to be created and consumed” on Sept. 11. In honor of Central Market’s 30th anniversary, the retailer attempted to break the record and did so with a 12-foot by 24-foot charcuterie board with 1,000 pounds of artisanal meats and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix No. 5 On Fortune’s Best Workplaces In Retail List
Publix appears on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Retail list by Fortune, ranking fifth in the 20 best large retail workplaces. Employees cite Publix’s support of its workers, dedication to service, welcoming culture and community outreach as some of the reasons they enjoy working for the company. “Being named one of the best workplaces in […]