LAS VEGAS – Shelby Publishing presented its annual Exceptional Independents Awards on Feb. 2 during the NGA Show at the MGM Grand Las Vegas Convention Center, recognizing more than 60 independent grocery operators from across the country for their innovation, dedication and community leadership. Now in its fourth year, the awards program showcases grocers whose […]
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Shelby Publishing Highlights Exceptional Independent Award Recipients
Shelby Publishing is proud to present its third annual Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers and technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president and COO. “Independents are a […]
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HFG Allows Teams To Be Flexible, Closer To Communities
Craig Knies, chief marketing officer, has been with Houchens Food Group for 16 years. HFG has been recognized as The Shelby Report of the Southeast‘s Exceptional Independent Retail Organization of the Year. Knies said the company provides a “great environment where the management teams are given the opportunity to run their business and make decisions […]
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ESOP Status, Awards Program For Store Managers Helping HFG Shine
Houchens Food Group (HFG) is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that includes 14 other subsidiary companies. Houchens Industries is highly diversified with businesses in construction, insurance, pharmacy, pet and retail. HFG has been recognized as The Shelby Report’s Exceptional Independent Retail Organization. The company launched a new program this […]
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Shelby Publishing Seeks Independent Grocers For Annual Awards Program
Shelby Publishing is accepting nominations for its third annual Exceptional Independents Awards program, which honors the role independent grocers play in the industry. Independent grocers are “an integral part of the communities that they serve,” said John Ross, president and CEO of the Independent Grocers Alliance. “Without these independent grocers, many communities would not have […]
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Nominations Sought For Shelby’s Exceptional Independents Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for Shelby Publishing’s third annual Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations are open to independent retailers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, president of Shelby Publishing. “Independents are a vital part of their communities […]
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The Shelby Report Recognizes EIA Winners
Welcome to our 2nd Annual Exceptional Independents Award (EIA) Winners digital edition. We are incredibly pleased to highlight our winners who attended The Shelby Report’s EIA ceremony at the NGA Show in Vegas on March 11, 2024. This event is Shelby Publishing’s opportunity to highlight those companies who have demonstrated true, industry changing innovations. Independent […]
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Shelby Publishing Salutes Independents At EIA Reception
The 141 recipients of Shelby Publishing’s second annual Exceptional Independents Awards (EIA) were recognized March 11 at a reception during the NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. Accompanied by friends and family, 64 of the honorees were on hand, filling the Summit Room on the show floor. Addressing the crowd, […]