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Hispanic Supermarket In ATL Winning World Cup Summer

by Shelby Report Staff

A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. host cities. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot

Save-A-Lot Hometown Heroes Program Awards Gift Cards To Six Nonprofits

by Shelby Report Staff

Save A Lot has named the first round of winners in its Hometown Heroes program, a nomination‑based initiative recognizing people and organizations making an impact in their communities. Each winner received a $500 Save A Lot gift card. “At Save A Lot, we believe in shining a light on the people who strengthen our communities […]

Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Gelson's, News, West

Gelson’s Markets Taps Toyo As President, CEO

by Shelby Report Staff

Gelson’s Markets has appointed Koichi Toyo as president and CEO, following the departure of Ryan Adams, who had held the role since April 2024. Toyo brings more than two decades of retail leadership experience to Gelson’s, having been with parent company Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) since 2003. He also serves as president of Marukai […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News

Family Fare, VG’s, Martin’s Lower Prices On Thousands Of Items

by Shelby Report Staff

Family Fare, VG’s Grocery and Martin’s Super Markets are reducing prices on grocery items throughout their stores heading into the summer grilling season, according to the three banners, all members of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies. At Family Fare and VG’s, the “New Lower Prices” – most of which are 6-15 percent lower […]

Posted in, Association News, Featured News, National, News

NGA Criticizes Preliminary Approval Of $38B Swipe Fee Settlement

by Shelby Report Staff

The National Grocers Association expressed disappointment after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a revised $38 billion settlement between Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants over credit card interchange fees, calling on Congress to pass legislation the association says would deliver more meaningful reform. U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in Brooklyn, New York, ruled June […]

Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News

Missouri Extends Healthy SNAP Timeline; MRGA Applauds Decision

by Shelby Report Staff

Missouri grocers and retailers will have more time to prepare for the state’s Healthy SNAP initiative. The Missouri Department of Social Services announced an updated implementation timeline for the program, establishing a new launch date of Feb. 15, 2027, according to the department. The extension is intended to give DSS time to continue collaborating with […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks’ ‘Fresh Guarantee’ Features Full Refunds, Exchanges

by Shelby Report Staff

Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced “Fresh Guarantee,” a promise to customers that purchases from the grocer’s fresh departments are guaranteed fresh. If customers are not satisfied with the freshness of a perishable item bought from the floral, produce, bakery, deli, meat, seafood or dairy departments, Schnucks will exchange it or issue a full refund with […]

Posted inFeatured News, Grocery Research, National, News

Gen X Wants Global Flavors, Stores Aren’t Stocking Them

by Shelby Report Staff

Grocery retailers may be underestimating one of their most valuable customer groups, according to new research from Cashew, a Calgary, Alberta-based consumer insights firm. The study found Generation X shoppers are more interested in international and specialty foods than conventional grocery assumptions suggest, yet many feel mainstream stores have not caught up. In a survey […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Robinson To Lead Fresh Sales, Merchandising For Stater Bros.

by Treva Bennett

Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Bruce Robinson VP of sales and merchandising – fresh, reporting to EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Rebecca Calvin. Robinson will lead the strategic vision, development and execution of the company’s fresh department, which includes meat, seafood, produce, floral, service deli and bakery. He also will work across store operations, marketing […]

Posted inGuest Contributors, Featured News, Finance News, Grocery Store Equipment, Hidden Profit, National, News, The Grocer's Playbook

Hidden Profit: The Power Of Knowing Your Store

by Jonathan Tan

My colleague Peter Cooke and I are approaching a combined 40 years of helping food retailers improve their operations and, ultimately, their profit. For many of these years, this was represented by best sustainable practices or a similar vernacular. Regardless of the outside wrapper, we helped real retailers – real people – identify and capture […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, News, Northeast

UNFI Reports Q3 Results With Net Sales Of $7.7B

by Treva Bennett

United Natural Foods Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (13 weeks) ended May 2,  including net sales of $7.7 billion, net income of $33 million, adjusted EBITDA of $183 million, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.77. The company also narrowed its full-year outlook, now projecting net sales of […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, West

Grocery Outlet Adds 2 Executives To Leadership Team

by Shelby Report Staff

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) has appointed Paul Miller as EVP, chief purchasing and merchandising officer, and Ian Ferry as EVP and chief financial officer, both effective June 9. The company also affirmed its financial outlook for the second quarter and fiscal year 2026 originally provided May 13. Miller, a former key executive in […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Marks Van Donation Milestone In San Antonio

by Shelby Report Staff

Whole Foods Market celebrated the donation of its 100th Nourishing Our Neighborhoods refrigerated van to the San Antonio Food Bank on June 3. The milestone event took place at the Whole Foods Market Vineyard store and included a “stuff the van” moment, in which employees filled the vehicle with donated pantry staples and fresh produce […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Kicks Off Seasonal Feeding America Campaign

by Shelby Report Staff

Wegmans Food Markets has kicked off its companywide “Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack” scan campaign to raise money for the company’s 53 Feeding America food bank partners. Customers can donate $2, $3, $5 or any amount at checkout, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to each store’s local food bank. Addressing summer hunger Families […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Announces Summer-Long Series of 4X Fuel Points Events

by Shelby Report Staff

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a summer-long series of 4X Fuel Points events to help customers save more on everyday purchases. Using Fuel Points, shoppers can save up to $35 on their next fill-up from rewards earned when shopping for everyday essentials, summer cookouts or holiday celebrations. “At Kroger, we’re focused on helping […]