Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Beverage News, National

DoorDash Expands Alcohol Delivery, Adds Advertising Suite

DoorDash has expanded its safe and responsible alcohol delivery from select Food Lion, Hannaford, Giant Food, Martin’s, Stop & Shop, Buy Rite Liquors, Big Red Liquors and all of Spirits Unlimited and Stew Leonard’s Wines and Spirits to its marketplace. DoorDash also announced a suite of advertising offerings to help brands to better connect with consumers looking […]

Posted inBakery News, Albertsons, Dairy News, Deli News, National

Six Guiding Trends Include How Food Influences Tech Of Today, Tomorrow

The IDDBA Show kicked off June 9 with a panel discussion on the six guiding trends in dairy, deli and bakery.  Moderator Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, was joined by panelists Jewel Hunt, Albertson’s VP of fresh merchandising; Josh Bickford, president of Clyde’s Donuts; Jody Barrik, UNFI’s SVP of fresh merchandising and sales; and […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Sam’s Club Introduces Member’s Mark Community

Sam’s Club has introduced a new, consumer-driven process to shape and contribute to Member’s Mark, its private brand. In the Member’s Mark Community, participants can provide input on products – from voting on exclusive flavors to testing and trying new items – before they reach stores. The feedback helps guide the large-scale development of products, ensuring […]

Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, National

IDDBA Begins Anniversary Show In Houston

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association held its annual convention and expo June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The show is the largest industry-only show for the dairy, deli, bakery and foodservice industries. The annual IDDBA trade show attracts more than 10,000 registrants, includes more than 800 exhibiting companies […]

Posted inBakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National

‘Cake Boss’ Stresses Importance Of Innovation, Quality In Bakery Industry

Celebrity baker Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. emphasized the importance of innovation, quality and staying on trend during a presentation Sunday at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s 2024 Show in Houston.  A fourth-generation baker perhaps best known for the TV show Cake Boss, Valastro has grown Carlo’s Bakery – his family’s Hoboken, New Jersey-based bake […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast

Publix Continues Funding To Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

Publix is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8 by continuing to support sustainable seafood practices and helping to protect ocean wildlife. The retailer is continuing its 14-year support of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership.  This past year, Publix has donated $130,000 to support fishery improvement projects that enhance sustainable seafood practices. “Publix is committed to […]

Posted inBakery News, National

Growing In-Store Bakery Sales

Part one of a series of articles highlighting in-store bakery trends that The Shelby Report will be covering throughout the year Over the years, the in-store bakery department has undergone numerous transformations, often reflecting larger trends within grocery and society at large. While trends come and go, there has been one constant which is that consumers […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Health & Wellness, Midwest

SpartanNash Taps McIvor For VP Of Merchandising, Pharmacy

SpartanNash has appointed Graham McIvor to the newly created role of VP of merchandising and pharmacy, where he will spearhead key initiatives to advance the company’s operations in both areas. “Continuously progressing our merchandising transformation is a vital part of our mission to deliver the ingredients for a better life in the communities we serve,” […]