Allison “Ali” Rouse Royster, a third-generation owner of Rouses Markets, is The Shelby Report of the Southeast‘s Woman Executive of the Year for 2021. The Shelby team recently visited the company’s corporate office in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to present her with the honor and learn more about her personal and professional journey. Click on the special […]
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Industry Vet Sorensen Writing Next Chapter Of Her Career
by Cindy Sorensen / The Grocery Group Ever since I entered the industry in 1983, I’ve always enjoyed reading grocery trade magazines. At the start of my career, I was a sales representative for Nestlé. Every three to four weeks, I visited 65 independent grocery stores in western Wisconsin and the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Reading […]
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Superior’s Ideal Market Known For Customer Service, Quality Meat
by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer In Shannon McCord’s words, “It’s always been a family affair at Ideal Market” in Superior, Nebraska. McCord’s grandfather founded the store in 1949. Then, his father ran it upon returning from service in the U.S. Navy. McCord, the third-generation operator, took over straight out of college in 1998. […]
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‘Crisis Took Serving To A New Level’ At Valley Fresh Market
Store in Solvang gave away toilet paper, started selling barbecue by John McCurry / contributing writer As is the case for many independent grocers, Greg King has spent much of his life in the business. Now 52, he began working at a grocery store when he was 14. His father was in the business during […]
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ROFDA And Associates Give $50,000 To American Red Cross
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) Board Member and Secretary Mike Violette, president and CEO of Associated Grocers of New England, recently presented a $50,000 check to the American Red Cross. The donation was presented on behalf of ROFDA and its associates and was made at the Associated Grocers’ headquarters in Pembroke, New Hampshire. […]
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Companies Recognized For Steps Toward Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
In March print editions and online, Shelby Publishing unveils the recipients of its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards. The first-of-its-kind program recognizes retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers/vendors and solutions providers that are working to advance and uphold diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. grocery industry. In both their workplaces and the community at large, […]
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Companies Hailed For Steps Toward Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
In the March print editions and online, Shelby Publishing unveils the recipients of its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards. The first-of-its-kind program recognizes retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers/vendors and solutions providers that are working to advance and uphold diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. grocery industry. In both their workplaces and the community at […]
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Brookshire Grocery Named 2020 Southwest Retailer Of The Year
The Shelby Report of the Southwest has selected Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. as its 2020 Southwest Retailer of the Year. Founded in 1928, the company operates 183 stores and employs nearly 16,000 people in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO of Brookshire Grocery Co., has been selected for the Food Industry […]