In the small western Tennessee town of Covington sits a landmark that has been part of the community for 112 years – the independent grocery store, Naifeh’s Cash Saver. Owner Judson William Oney Naifeh, is a fourth-generation grocer. His great-grandfather immigrated from Beirut, Lebanon, before starting a trading business under a different name. His grandfather […]
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Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Anniversary Issues, West
At AJ’s, Focus Is On ‘Bringing Best Of The Best’
The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured an AJ’s Fine Foods banner of Bashas’ Family of Stores. He was accompanied by Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores, and Jayson Mead, VP of AJ’s. AJ’s, a gourmet market, became part of the company in 1993. In the floral […]
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UFIA: Inflation In Intermountain West Among Highest In Country
While Utah’s economy remains strong, there are signs it may be slowing with rising interest rates and inflation, according to Dave Davis, president and chief legal officer for the Utah Food Industry Association. The state’s unemployment rate of 2 percent is about 1.5 percent lower than the national average, but Davis said workforce continues to […]
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Food City Banner Caters To Hispanic Shoppers
The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured Food City, a banner of Bashas’ Family of Stores. Mike Solis, director of operations for Food City, and Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores, led the walk-through. Bashas’ bought Food City, which caters to the Hispanic palate, in the mid-1990s. […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
MGA’s Shaul Hopes Industry Learns From Supply Chain Reaction
Dan Shaul, executive director of the Missouri Grocers Association, and his members are dealing with many of the same issues that consistently trouble the industry nationwide, with supply chain challenges and labor shortages atop the list. These issues have been exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are just symptoms of each other, according to […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Retailers In Kentucky Face ‘Slow And Sluggish’ Economy
Supply chain continues to be a challenge for Kentucky grocers, as they are having difficulty getting products to put on the shelves. There also are related issues such as the drought and late planting due to flood, said Steve McClain, director of communications and public affairs for the Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association. “We […]
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Briefing Examines What’s Responsible For Rise In Grocery Prices
Why are food costs higher today than two years ago? That was the question addressed Aug. 10 by FMI – The Food Industry Association as it hosted an online briefing, “Peering Inside Food Inflation’s Black Box.” The speakers were Andrew Harig, VP of tax trade, sustainability and policy development for FMI; and Ricky Volpe, associate […]
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Bashas’ Stores Known For Scratch‑Made Donuts, Fresh Foods
The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured a Bashas’ store in Chandler, Arizona, where he was accompanied by Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores; Team Leader Kris Greco and David Herrera, director of operations for the conventional Bashas’ stores. The Starbucks kiosk was the first stop, where […]