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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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Anniversary Issues, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
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 […]
Posted inShelby Exclusives, Home Page Slider, Southeast
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. […]
Posted inShelby Exclusives, Home Page Slider, Southeast
In Recognition Of Excellence, Company Racking Up Rankings
Rates highly among women, new grads and Millennials Since August, Publix has received six separate honors from various publications and organizations, ranging from Forbes and Fortune to Newsweek and People magazines. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocery giant is being hailed for everything from its customer service and philanthropy to offering a work environment that appeals to women, […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Shelby Exclusives
New Jersey Food Council, National Grocers Association Hail Wakefern
Organization has ‘big heart,’ is always first to step up, give back by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The New Jersey Food Council was created 51 years ago by one of Wakefern Food Corp.’s store owners, Joe Saker of ShopRite. NJFC President Linda Doherty said the seed was planted for its structure in Saker’s living room. […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, COVID News, Home Page Slider, National
What Did Agriculture Learn In 2020? That It Shouldn’t Delay Planning
by Cindy Sorensen / The Grocery Group There is no doubt the coronavirus is the top story of the year. There is not an industry or country that hasn’t been impacted by it. Much has been written about the excess of food that was created when an entire distribution channel was shut down as a result of […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Exclusives
Profile: Meet Alexandra Rae Danell With Country Sweet Produce
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group together present this series, People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Alexandra Rae Danell, marketing manager with Country Sweet Produce. Tell me a little bit about you and what you […]