Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has been named The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year. In addition, President Tammy DeBoer was awarded Female Executive of the Year and past president Rod Antolock was inducted into the Food Industry Hall of Fame. “We are honored to be named Retailer of the Year – […]
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Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Fulfilling Customer Promises Through Choice, Value
For 60 years, Tops Markets has maintained a loyal customer base by combining unparalleled selection with exceptional customer service. “No matter what iteration we’ve been through as a company, our core focus has been the same,” said Mike Nugent, VP of merchandising. “Our consumers have never wavered in their understanding of who we are. That […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Tops Committed To ‘Neighbor Helping Neighbors’
It’s all about local at Tops Markets. From partnering with local suppliers and working with neighborhood community groups to customizing displays and products to a particular store, Tops continues to localize the shopping experience for its customers. “Our mission statement is to be the neighborhood store, and we take that to heart,” said Jeff Cady, […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
From Stores To Corporate, ‘Greatest Advantage Is Our People’
Maintaining a people-first culture is a priority for Tops Markets. The company is known for its people-centered approach and cooperative management style. “Our greatest advantage is our people, from the stores to the corporate office. A culture built over years of service makes a difference,” said Frank Curci, CEO of Northeast Grocery, the parent company […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Tops Has Strong Roots In Past, Well Positioned For Future
Acquisitions, a divestiture, a management buyout – Tops Friendly Markets has seen its share of changes in the last two decades. But the company’s commitment to maintaining a strong identity for the Tops brand has never wavered from its beginnings as the go-to neighborhood store. Fresh off a November 2021 merger with Price Chopper/Market 32 […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, National
IGA CEO ‘Super Optimistic’ For Future Of Independent Grocers
Shelby Publishing is accepting nominations for its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards program, which honors the role independent grocers play in the industry. Independent grocers make up a large segment of the industry, with more than 33 percent of overall grocery sales, according to IGA CEO John Ross. That number is up nearly 25 percent compared […]
Posted inAssociation News, Guest Contributors, National
What Does 2023 Have In Store For Independents?
Winston Churchill once said, “A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn’t happen.” The same could very well be said of grocery market analysts. Who could have predicted a global pandemic, war […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Tops Friendly Markets Celebrates 60th Anniversary
In honor of Tops Friendly Markets’ 60th anniversary in 2022, The Shelby Report presents a special section to commemorate the occasion. The grocer is positioned to enter the next decade with a defendable network of stores, widespread consumer acceptance, new store format and a dedicated group of employees. Join us in the pages below as […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Innovator of the Year, West
Cardenas’ Doug Sanders Named To Food Industry Hall Of Fame
Doug Sanders was raised in the East Texas town of Nacogdoches, which sits two hours north of Houston and three hours southeast of Dallas. Sanders grew up spending summers working on his grandparents’ farm. Now in his 38th year in the grocery industry, he finds himself serving as chairman and CEO of California-based Cardenas Markets, […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Foundation’s Pillars Focus On Education, Health, Hunger, Children
The Cardenas Markets Foundation is a nonprofit noted for its charitable efforts that impact the lives of those in the areas the grocer serves. The foundation supports organizations committed to advancing health, children’s well-being, hunger relief and education. According to its president, Adam Salgado, who also serves as the grocer’s chief marketing officer, the foundation accrues […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, Home Page Latest News, National
Independent Grocers Are ‘Heart Of America’
Nominations open for Exceptional Independents Awards Shelby Publishing is accepting nominations for its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards program, which honors the role independent grocers play in the industry. ROFDA President and CEO Jeff Pedersen said independents are vital to the communities they serve. In many cases, independent grocers may have grown up in that community […]
Posted inProduce News, Innovator of the Year, West
Fresh Food Stars During Tour Of ‘Forward Footprint’ Store
Cardenas Markets, The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year, is in the process of a company-wide facelift. Within its three-state market area of California, Arizona and Nevada, the grocer has undertaken renovations at all of its stores. In preparation for honoring Cardenas ahead of this special section, The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Cardenas Markets Welcomed To Banning, California
The Shelby Report of the West was on hand Sept. 28 as Cardenas Markets held a grand opening celebration for its 20,000-square-foot store at 3317 W. Ramsey St. in Banning, California. The location, which previously operated under the Rio Ranch Market banner, marks the company’s expanded footprint and is the first to serve the San […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
BRdata President Touts Benefits Of ROFDA Membership
ROFDA associate member BRdata offers software solutions to independent grocers and wholesalers. The Melville, New York-based company has been a ROFDA member since 2014, according to John Abbene, president. “We write software solutions for the independent grocery industry, everything from back office, inventory, sales reporting…an end-to-end enterprise solution, from the wholesaler to the consumers is […]
Posted inC-Store News, Feature, Southwest
7-Eleven Activates ‘Awesome’ To Attract Younger Generations
Marissa Jarratt, CMO for 7-Eleven, recently spoke at GroceryShop about how the convenience store giant is working to keep its nearly 100-year-old brand relevant. Founded in 1927, 7-Eleven invented to-go coffee in Long Island, New York, Jarratt said. “Even today, we continue to innovate.” Today’s innovation is more from a digital perspective, she added, as […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
WorkJam Helps Cardenas Markets Share Info, Streamline Tasks
WorkJam is helping to bring Cardenas Markets into the future. The app is available to all employees from the CEO to grocery clerks. “It’s a transformation going from old school – posters, flyers, sending communications via interoffice envelopes – to a digital workplace,” said Prabash Coswatte, the company’s chief operating officer. He described the app […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Ongoing Innovation Has Helped Cardenas Adapt To Change
Cardenas Markets, The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year, began as a family-owned company in 1981. Jesús Cárdenas Sr. and his wife, Luz, co-founded the chain, which offered fresh, authentic Hispanic foods to communities across southern California’s Inland Empire. The company has since grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, National
RAC Chairman: ‘It’s Just Been A Blessing To Be A Part’ Of ROFDA
GVH Distribution, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, has been an associate member of ROFDA for 13 years. Company President and CEO Sean Wright has served as chair of the ROFDA Advisory Committee for the past two-and-a-half years. GVH distributes packaging supplies for the supermarket, convenience store and food service industries. Wright said, “ROFDA is a unique […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Cardenas Markets Is 2022 West Innovator Of The Year
Cardenas Markets has been named The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year. In addition, CEO Doug Sanders has been named into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. The company has grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic grocery chains, with a differentiated store concept serving the nation’s fastest growing […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, National
ROFDA Board Chair Looking Forward To Future
Ray Sprinkle, chairman of the board of directors for the Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates, is excited about the organization’s future. “ROFDA’s undergone some change. We really are excited to have Jeff [Pedersen, president] on board with his leadership and his experience, bringing some new ideas to the organization,” said Sprinkle, who also is […]