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. […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Associated Food Stores CEO: Technology Innovation Key To Future
Changes in transportation, pharmacy among possibilities by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer When CEO Neal Berube envisions Associated Food Stores’ future, he sees focus on innovation as the key to remaining successful. Part of that innovation relates to e-commerce – something that has had continued emphasis during 2020. “During the [COVID-19] pandemic, we’ve seen change in […]
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AFS: Enriching Lives, One Retailer, Family, Meal At A Time
Mission statement shapes corporate responsibility by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer As a longtime wholesaler, Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores holds a sense of corporate responsibility. CEO Neal Berube believes this responsibility shines through in the company’s mission statement – enriching lives, one retailer, one family, one meal at a time. “Enriching lives – […]
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Jan Gee Looking Forward To Upcoming Retirement; Successor Ready For New Role
Jan Gee, the Washington Food Industry Association’s long-serving executive and lobbyist, said she is looking forward to her retirement, especially being able to spend more time with her family. Gee has served as president and CEO of the WFIA since 2006. Her successor, Tammie Hetrick, has been working with Gee during a transition phase and […]
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Market Profile: Hybrid Business Model Helped Steady Santoni’s Marketplace And Catering
When events collapsed during quarantine, grocery side took off by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Lou Santoni and his brother, Rick, own Santoni’s Marketplace and Catering in Baltimore County, Maryland. And they were fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic to have the grocery business to lean on. “COVID had a huge impact [on catering],” Santoni said. “We […]
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Column: GCCA Offers Overview Of Global Cold Storage Capacity Report
by Matt Ott, president and CEO, Global Cold Chain Alliance As much of the world continues to shelter in place, essential workers at every link of the global cold supply chain are working tirelessly to get food to our dinner tables. From product storage and packaging to seamless cold chain transit, from shipping to reliable point-of-sale […]
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Meijer Store Director Larry Levin Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
Larry Levin is celebrating his 50-year anniversary with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer at the Cedar Springs location as the current store director. “This is just what I’ve always done, and I am proud of where it has taken me,” said Levin. “Customers tell me they’re surprised by how much they see me walking through the aisles […]
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Market Profile: Grant’s IGA Store Locations Serve As ‘Lifeline’ To Their Communities
Co-owner: Many towns would be ‘food deserts if we weren’t there’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The way Ron Martin sees it, small-town local grocery stores like those operated by Virginia-based Grant’s IGA are “a lifeline to the community.” Without them, many towns would be left without access to fresh food. Grant is president and […]
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Randy Arceneaux: Board Members’ Weekly Calls ‘Helped Us To Build An Even Closer Bond’
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer As far as Randy Arceneaux is concerned, Affiliated Foods Inc. of Amarillo’s retail partners have been the frontline heroes throughout the coronavirus pandemic. “They are taking care of feeding America,” said Arceneaux, the company’s president and CEO. “All of the protocols they had to put in place in order […]
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Manard Lagasse: ROFDA Really Does ‘Some Outstanding Things’
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Across the landscape of 2020 – COVID and all – Manard Lagasse Jr. is proudest of retailers’ consistent approach to business through such a difficult time. “We’re in a lot of small communities, and their customers rely on their local grocery stores. Our retailers did everything they could to service […]
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Ray Sprinkle: Camaraderie Is Key – ‘Bottom Line…We’re All Facing The Same Thing’
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The grocery industry was not prepared for the volume jump that came with the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak. To see it happen nationally, said Ray Sprinkle, was unprecedented. Disasters that affect volume, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, typically occur regionally. Demand was at an all-time high in the spring. However, […]
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Amy Niemetscheck: The Local Story – ‘Our Stores Can Continue To Find Those Connections’
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The state of Wisconsin was looking grim in March, according to Amy Niemetscheck. A state mandate took effect rapidly in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our back office, within five days, went from not having a work-from-home policy to quickly adapting,” she said of Certco Inc., where she is […]