‘Economic reality’ varies, but merchandising mix consistent From staff reports Amando Pena Jr. got into the grocery business working for his father. He carries on the tradition now with his own family. “I managed my parent’s grocery stores since 1981,” Pena said. “I dreamt of owning my own group of stores one day. Despite huge […]
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Food Town Celebrates Diversity Of Communities
Takes pride in representing ‘all the flavors that make Houston unique’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer “People always tell you that, when you retire, you should do something you love,” Mike Lewis said. “My father, Ross Lewis, might have taken that a little too literally. He was a lifelong groceryman who loved the business, and […]
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Malone’s Cost Plus Multicultural, Full-Service
Boasts ‘generational’ roots in area, can adapt quickly by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Rhonda Davis describes Malone’s Cost Plus in Dallas, Texas, as “generational,” both in its associates and customer base. Malone’s has been in the Dallas area since 1973. The store adopted the Cost Plus concept in ’81. Today, there are three store locations, […]
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Poco Loco Combines ‘Tradition, Family, Fun, Festivity, Freshness’
Shoppers also drawn by variety of unique products, services by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Evolving from a convenience store format, Poco Loco opened its first grocery store in 2009 in Kyle, Texas. In the ensuing 11 years, Poco Loco has expanded to nine stores in Austin, San Marcos, Buda, Uhland and Dale, Texas. And for […]
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Industry Icons Nomination Form
Shelby Publishing’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Icons Nomination Form Nominations are now open for Shelby Publishing’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Industry Awards Program, which will recognize the industry’s most deserving companies working to advance and uphold diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. grocery industry. Shelby will recognize DEI Winners from all sectors of […]
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Publix Named Southeast Retailer Of The Year, Celebrates 90th Anniversary
This year marks Publix’s 90th anniversary. In addition, the company has been named The Shelby Report‘s 2020 Southeast Retailer of the Year. Catch up with Publix in the following four stories. Continued Growth Can’t Change Mission Of ‘One Publix, One Purpose’ Pandemic Effects Likely To Reverberate Throughout Grocery Industry For Years Farmers And Family Program […]
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Continued Growth Can’t Change Mission Of ‘One Publix, One Purpose’
CEO: Associates remain the most valuable asset This year marks Publix’s 90th anniversary. In addition, the company has been named The Shelby Report’s 2020 Southeast Retailer of the Year. During a recent visit to the Lakeland, Florida-company’s home state, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reid and Editor in Chief Kevin Atwill visited with Todd […]
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Pandemic Effects Likely To Reverberate Throughout Grocery Industry For Years
Include supply chain, inventory optimization, shopping behavior No aspect of the supermarket industry has been untouched by COVID-19, and Publix is no exception. To CEO Todd Jones, the pandemic’s legacy likely will be felt for years. “What’s interesting is, I think we’ll [continue using] terminology that we’ve never used in our entire past,” he said. […]