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2020 Year In Review

With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating the headlines throughout 2020 and affecting nearly every aspect of the grocery industry, as well as life in general, The Shelby Report offers a variation of its annual look back. For the 2020 Year In Review, we present, by region, some of the most viewed – non-pandemic-related – articles that have appeared to date on theshelbyreport.com.
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MIDWEST: Skippy Peanut Butter Introduces 3 New Protein Products

by Treva Bennett

The makers of Skippy peanut butter recently launched of three new products, providing consumers with more ways to add high-protein, plant-based and functional foods to their diets. Skippy Squeeze Peanut Butter and Skippy Peanut Butter Spreads, Skippy No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Spreads and Skippy Added Protein Peanut Butter will be available at select retailers […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Home Page Latest News, Nonfood Items, Southeast

SOUTHEAST: Food Lion To Acquire 62 Stores Across Carolinas, Georgia, From SEG

by Treva Bennett

Food Lion says it will acquire 62 BI-LO/Harveys Supermarket stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from Southeastern Grocers. “We are so excited to add these new locations to our more than 630 stores across Georgia and the Carolinas,” said Food Lion President Meg Ham. “We’ve been serving customers in these larger regions for […]

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MIDWEST: AWG Plans New All-In-One Distribution Hub In Mississippi

by Treva Bennett

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) says it plans to build a new state-of-the art distribution hub in Hernando, Mississippi, subject to incentive approval. The new facility will be completed in 2023 and will feature automation technology and an evolved organizational infrastructure designed to enable long-term, sustainable growth and success for its retail members. It also will […]

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MIDWEST: Nestlé Introduces New Life Cuisine, Improves Lean Cuisine Portfolio

by Treva Bennett

Nestlé is introducing Life Cuisine, a new brand delivering meal solutions for those who like to eat well. Over the years, the definition of wellness has evolved from calorie-conscious eating to a more holistic approach that extends well beyond just what’s on your plate. Once-niche dietary trends like gluten free and meatless meals also have […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Albertsons, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West

WEST: WAFC Announces New Officers, Board Members For 2020-21

by Treva Bennett

The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) elected its 2020-21 officers and board of directors on May 2, during a WAFC Executive Committee meeting. The new officers are: President and Chairman Greg McNiff, president of Stater Bros. Markets; Vice President Scott Drew, EVP of Smart & Final Stores; Treasurer Pat Posey, VP of non-perishable procurement […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Southeast

SOUTHEAST: Lidl Plans Soft Opening May 27 In Suwanee, GA For 100th Store

by Treva Bennett

Lidl will hold a soft opening Wednesday, May 27, at its new food market at 2985 Peachtree Parkway in Suwanee, Georgia. This location will be Lidl’s 100th store in the United States. The company currently employs more than 5,000 team members across nine East Coast states. To keep customers and employees safe during the public health […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology

NORTHEAST: Stop & Shop Notifies Customers Of Potential Data Security Issue

by Treva Bennett

Stop & Shop says it recently discovered a potential data security issue at five store locations in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Illegal skimming devices known as “shimmers” were identified as part of routine security scans at these locations. Stop & Shop took immediate action to remove the devices and review store video surveillance in […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, West

WEST: California Grocery Industry Icon Lou Amen Dies At 90

by Treva Bennett

by John McCurry/contributing writer The grocery industry lost one of its iconic figures this week with the passing of Lou Amen, founder of Super A Foods in California. Amen started the chain of eight supermarkets in the Los Angeles area in 1971. He had been in the grocery business for seven decades and served on […]

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MIDWEST: King Juice Co. Readies Rollout For ‘Light’ Blends Of Calypso Lemonades

by Treva Bennett

This year is shaping up as monumental for Calypso, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, riding a wave of recent innovation and introducing a new line of light lemonades this spring. David Klavsons, CEO of King Juice Co. Inc., recently chatted with The Shelby Report’s VP of the Midwest Geoff Welch, reflecting on the progress of the […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Frozen Food, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest, New Products

MIDWEST: Chloe Vegan Foods Launches Full Line Of Plant-Based Pizzas

by Treva Bennett

Chloe Vegan Foods has launched a full line of plant-based pizzas, currently available chain-wide at 344 Sprouts Farmers Markets stores in 23 U.S. states. Each is all plant-based, non-GMO and 100 percent free of the most pervasive and troublesome allergens. Chloe is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, and manufactures its products in an FDA- and USDA-approved […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Food Service News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, Packaging News, West

WEST: World Centric Offering 100% Compostable Leaf Fiber Lids

by Treva Bennett

Rohnert Park, California-based World Centric has introduced its new World Centric Leaf fiber lid collection for hot and cold cups and bowls. Made from unbleached plant fiber, the new collection replaces the use of conventional, petroleum-based plastic lids to provide a 100 percent compostable solution for foodservice operators. The World Centric Leaf fiber lid collection […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Barons Market, Executive News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Marketing News, Shelby Originals, West

WEST: People To Watch: Dana Shemirani and Rachel Shemirani, Barons Market

by Treva Bennett

The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have partnered on this series, entitled People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Dana Shemirani, VP-purchasing, and Rachel Shemirani, SVP, of Barons Market in Southern California.   Tell me […]

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SOUTHEAST: Market Profile: More Bravo Stores Planned For Florida’s Southern Half

by Treva Bennett

by John McCurry/contributing writer Bravo Supermarkets has been growing fast in Florida ever since it expanded there about 16 years ago. The chain now has more than 50 multicultural stores in Florida and is looking to add more. Bravo is part of a “virtual” chain operated by New York-based Krasdale Foods and its marketing arm, […]

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SOUTHWEST: Harps Acquires 20 Stores Across Arkansas, Missouri

by Treva Bennett

Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 20 stores across northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri from Town and Country Grocers of Fredericktown, Missouri, Inc. The transaction remains subject to ordinary due diligence including approval from the Town and Country shareholders. The locations are as follows: Country Mart—Harrison, Arkansas;  Town & […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Specialty

SOUTHWEST: Brookshire Grocery Co. To Build New Fresh Store In Fate, Texas

by Treva Bennett

A new Fresh by Brookshire’s store is coming to Fate, Texas, according to an announcement by the Fate City Council and Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC). BGC expects to break ground at the future site, located at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway, by the end of the year. The store is expected to […]

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MIDWEST: Coborn’s To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 3 Newly Remodeled Stores

by Treva Bennett

Coborn’s Inc. has planned the grand reopening of three newly remodeled locations in its chain of 28 Coborn’s stores. The company recently completed significant updates at locations in New Prague, Clearwater and Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The grand openings will include several events to celebrate each location’s newly remodeled Coborn’s. New Prague will host a ribbon […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Bakery News, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Produce News

MIDWEST: Price Chopper Plans Major Investment In Kansas City In 2020

by Treva Bennett

Price Chopper, Kansas City’s locally-owned grocer, is planning to invest more than $54 million into new stores and remodels of existing stores over the course of 2020. This year’s investment is more than the previous two years combined and brings the company’s total investments to more than $104 million in just three years. According to […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, International Foods, Nonfood Items, West

WEST: Cardenas Markets Foundation Launches New Scholarship Program

by Treva Bennett

With the support of Cardenas Markets, the Cardenas Markets Foundation is launching a new scholarship program intended to support students in California (Inland Empire, Imperial Valley and Bay Area), Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson) and Nevada (Las Vegas). Specifically, they will be granting a total of 59 scholarships—one $2,000 award per each of the stores they […]

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NORTHEAST: ShopRite’s Big Brand Bash Follows January’s Can Can Sale

by Treva Bennett

While ShopRite’s January Can Can sale is over, the supermarket’s digital coupon Big Brand Bash is underway in stores and online. Shoppers who clip coupons online during Big Brand Bash can save on hundreds of products throughout the store—with more than $200 in savings on groceries. The digital coupon event runs for two weeks. Shoppers […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Independent Store News, Northeast, Private Label Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News

NORTHEAST: Four New Jersey Supermarkets To Be Rebranded As The Fresh Grocer 

by Shelby Team

The Maniaci family and its Nicholas Markets company, which currently operate four Foodtown stores in Cedar Grove, Colonia, North Haledon, and the Township of Washington, New Jersey, will transition its stores to The Fresh Grocer brand starting in February. The Fresh Grocer is a registered trademark of the retailer-owned cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. specializing in […]