Newport Avenue Market held its annual Go Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 20, bringing together more than 120 golfers to benefit the Hunger Prevention Coalition (HPC) of Central Oregon. Community members as well as leaders from the grocery and retail industry participated in the event held at Broken Top Golf Club in Bend, Oregon. Formerly […]
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Grocery Outlet, Revolution Foods Address Bay Area Food Insecurity
In an effort to combat food insecurity in the Bay Area–specifically summer food insecurity when children are out of school–Eric Lindberg, co-CEO of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, and Kristin Richmond, CEO of Revolution Foods, are partnering with Alameda County Community Food Bank to distribute 10,000 bags filled with healthy food items. Donations for the bags […]
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Fry’s Opens New Marketplace In Phoenix
The Shelby Report’s Southwest VP Tom Maloney was present for the opening of the new Fry’s Marketplace in Phoenix on July 15. The store is located at 1311 E. Bell Road. The 124,070-s.f. Marketplace features a wine bar that serves a wide selection of wines as well as local craft beer; a specialty cheese shop; […]
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Weis, Big Y, Tops, Saubel’s Market All Involved In Ahold-Delhaize Divestiture Plans
Several Northeast retailers are set to gain stores as a result of the proposed divestiture between Ahold and the Delhaize Group. Last week, the two European-based super-retailers reached agreements with buyers to divest a total of 86 U.S. stores in areas where both companies operate stores. The deals are being made in connection with the […]
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Utah Grocers Donate $30K+ To Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of their guests, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s and Fresh Market donated more than $30,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The funds were raised during an icon drive held June 3-27 at 31 locations across Utah. Guests were invited to donate $1 to the foundation during checkout to further research for the genetic […]
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7-Eleven Launches Big Red Slurpee In Texas Stores
Big Red, America’s original red soda, and 7-Eleven Inc. are introducing the Big Red Slurpee drink as one of 7-Eleven stores’ new summer Slurpee flavors. Sipping on a Big Red soda in the summertime is a familiar treat for anyone who grew up in Texas, Big Red’s No. 1 market. Big Red soda has strong […]
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House Passes Biotech Labeling Act; President’s Desk Is Next Stop
The U.S. House has voted 306-117 in favor of final passage of S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. Industry groups are praising the House for passing the bill, which is now on the desk of President Obama. Media reports have indicated that the president is likely to sign the bill. If signed, the law […]
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Natural Grocers Holding Job Fair For Idaho Store
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will open a new store in Hailey, Idaho, on Sept. 27, adding 28 jobs to the community. A job fair for the Hailey store, which is located at 710 North Main Street, will take place near the store, at the Wood River Inn at 603 North Main Street. The job fair […]