The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured an AJ’s Fine Foods banner of Bashas’ Family of Stores. He was accompanied by Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores, and Jayson Mead, VP of AJ’s. AJ’s, a gourmet market, became part of the company in 1993. In the floral […]
Category: Food Industry Hall of Fame
The Food Industry Hall of Fame was established to recognize men and women across the U.S. food industry who have provided leadership and fostered innovation over their careers.
These executives also have earned the respect of their industry peers for their dedication and the example they set, not only for those in their own companies but people across the industry’s many facets. Their families and communities also typically are beneficiaries of these executives’ time and attention, making them even more worthy of Food Industry Hall of Fame induction.
In these stories, the honorees’ work history and affiliations are chronicled along with their achievements and contributions to the industry.
Inductees prior to 2013 can be found here.
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Food City Banner Caters To Hispanic Shoppers
The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured Food City, a banner of Bashas’ Family of Stores. Mike Solis, director of operations for Food City, and Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores, led the walk-through. Bashas’ bought Food City, which caters to the Hispanic palate, in the mid-1990s. […]
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Bashas’ Stores Known For Scratch‑Made Donuts, Fresh Foods
The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured a Bashas’ store in Chandler, Arizona, where he was accompanied by Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores; Team Leader Kris Greco and David Herrera, director of operations for the conventional Bashas’ stores. The Starbucks kiosk was the first stop, where […]
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Raley’s’ Acquisition Helps Bashas’ Become ‘Best, Better Version’
Bashas’ Family of Stores was sold to The Raley’s Companies in late 2021. Keith Knopf, president and CEO of the Northern California-based organization, and Trey Basha, president of Bashas’, recently sat down with The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves to talk about the acquisition and the future of Bashas’. Knopf, who had […]
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Late Eddie Basha Jr. Inducted Into Food Industry Hall Of Fame
The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. Basha Jr. died in 2013 at the age of 75. Born in 1937 in Arizona, he carried on the family legacy of operating Bashas’ Supermarkets, growing the company and acquiring Food City and AJ’s Fine Foods. Trey Basha, […]
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Bashas’ Supermarkets Celebrating 90th Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashas’ Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2022. Bashas’ President Edward “Trey” Basha recently visited with The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves about the history of the company. Trey Basha’s grandfather, Eddie Basha Sr., and his great-uncle, Ike Basha, both the sons of Lebanese immigrants, started Bashas’ in 1932 on […]
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Basha Jr. Joins Hall Of Fame As Company Celebrates 90 Years
The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. This induction comes at an important time in the company’s history as it celebrates 90 years of service to its communities. Click the special section below to read about Basha Jr.’s legacy and to celebrate the 90th anniversary […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Southwest
God, Family, Groceries Are Guiding Forces For Lowe’s Market
As a Christian-based and family-owned organization, these two values are at the core of Lowe’s Market. The Christian and family values helped drive one of the company’s internal logos – GFG, which stands for God, family and groceries. The letters are listed in order – God is first priority, family is second and the grocery business […]