West Virginia’s grocery landscape continues to shift in 2024, reflecting both national trends and unique state-specific factors. Growth, as reflected in the number of new store openings, has signaled a cautiously optimistic outlook, even as economic and demographic challenges persist. While national chains including Kroger and Food Lion have dominated West Virginia’s supermarket scene, this […]
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Best In Class: Maximizing Memorial Day Sales
Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military, also marks the unofficial start of summer, synonymous with backyard barbecues, family gatherings and festive picnics. It’s also a prime opportunity for supermarkets to maximize Memorial Day sales by focusing on customer experience, value and community spirit. Firing Up Customer Engagement Interactive Grilling Demonstrations: Host in-store […]
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Best In Class: Optimizing Mother’s Day Sales In Grocery
As Mother’s Day approaches, the aisles of grocery stores nationwide transform into battlegrounds for consumer attention. Best-In-Class retailers, both large and small, understand the best strategy for optimizing Mother’s Day sales and many other occasions goes beyond focusing on volume. They are winning hearts and capturing sales by offering a personalized, heartfelt shopping experience tailored to […]
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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, […]
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Independent Grocers ‘Critical To Success, Health, Well-being Of Communities’
Shelby Publishing is accepting nominations for its second annual Exceptional Independents Awards program, which honors the role independent grocers play in the industry. These grocers “grow local and regional economies by creating jobs and generating taxes while providing unique offerings and supporting their community partners,” said Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers […]
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Rooted In Iowa, Fareway Expanding Across Midwest
By Carol Radice Fareway opened its first grocery store in 1938 in Boone, Iowa. While much has changed at this Midwest chain over the past 85 years, many things have remained the same. The leadership team – headed by CEO Reynolds Cramer, who is the fourth generation in his family to run the company – has […]
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AWG’s Smith Reflects On Storied 48-Year Career In Grocery
“It’s been a good ride.” Reflecting on his 48-year career in the grocery industry and upcoming retirement, David Smith, president and CEO of Kansas City-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, said it will be the people he will miss the most – co-workers, AWG member retailers and vendors. Shelby Publishing is inducting Smith into its Food Industry […]
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New Seasons Market CEO Lebold Relishing Return To Pacific Northwest
(Editor’s note: Bob Reeves, Shelby Publishing’s EVP West, recently visited with Nancy Lebold, CEO of Oregon-based New Seasons Market and the Woman Executive of the Year for the West. Their discussion appears below.) Thank you so much for joining us. Before we dig in, our readers would like to get to know you a bit […]
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UNFI Selects Persaud As President, CEO Of Retail
United Natural Foods Inc. has announced that Andre Persaud will lead the company’s two retail banners – Cub and Shoppers Food Warehouse – as president and CEO of retail, effective Nov. 6. He will serve on UNFI’s senior leadership team and report to Sandy Douglas, CEO and president. UNFI described Persaud as a leader with broad and […]
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Certco Begins Planning For Retirement Of EVP Ryman
During the Certco Inc. Board of Directors meeting in October, EVP David Ryman advised the board of his planned retirement in September of 2024. Ryman has been in the grocery industry for the past 47 years and with Certco since 2001. “Dave has been an amazing leader and championed Certco adapting as our retailers’ challenges […]
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H-E-B Adds Fourth DFW Metroplex Store In Allen, TX
H-E-B has opened the doors at its Allen store, the fourth location it has opened in Texas’ DFW Metroplex in the past year. The 117,000-square-foot H-E-B Allen store has features such as a True Texas Barbecue restaurant, full-service H-E-B Pharmacy with a drive-thru and Home by H-E-B home décor department, featuring furniture, woven textiles […]
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End Of An Era For Foothills IGA In Georgia
Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains in northern Georgia sits the aptly named Foothills IGA, which has been serving the nearby communities of Big Canoe and Marble Hill for 21 years. Former owners Jeff and Sandy Downing, who recently retired, committed themselves to exemplary customer service, quality food and connection with their customers. […]
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Coborn’s President, COO Meyer To Retire, Successor Named
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. President and COO Dave Meyer will retire, effective Dec. 31, the company has announced. David Best has been named Meyer’s successor, effective Aug. 21. He has joined the company as COO and as a member of the Coborn’s Inc. Board of Directors. Upon Meyer’s retirement at the end of the year, […]
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Brown Credits Success To Lessons Learned From Father
Jim Brown, owner of Doc’s Food Stores, headquartered in Bixby, Oklahoma, has been inducted into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. Brown has been working in the grocery business since he was knee-high. His father, Roy “Doc” Brown, owned and operated a grocery store in Bixby after moving to the small town just outside […]
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Food City Named 2023 Southeast Retailer Of The Year
From Virginia mountains, Food City evolves into regional leader Food City, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s 2023 Retailer of the Year, has grown exponentially over the years through acquisition and natural growth. The privately held, family-owned company began as an 800-square-foot Piggly Wiggly in Grundy, Virginia, according to Steven C. Smith, president and CEO. Food City […]
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Bashas’ Promotes Steve Mayer To President
In a letter shared with The Shelby Report, The Raley’s Companies has promoted Steve Mayer as president of Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Operating Company. In his new position, Mayer will lead the Bashas’ organization in Arizona and New Mexico, including all store and distribution center operations, as well as sales and merchandising. He will continue to […]
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UNFI’s Regional Restructuring Aimed At Efficiency, Service
Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI said its decision to consolidate four operating regions into three will enhance profitability, speed decision-making and reduce administrative layers. The restructuring to three regions – East, Central and West – will eliminate about 150 roles, primarily in management or supervisory positions, according to the company. In March, UNFI named Erin Horvath […]
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AWG Opens All-In-One Distribution Hub In Hernando, MS
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. held a ribbon-cutting event June 5 for its All-In-One Distribution Hub in Hernando, Mississippi. The facility, which totals more than one million square feet of space and is some 80 feet tall throughout, features advanced intelligence, automation and an expanded variety of offerings to improve system-wide distribution and logistics performance. The […]
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Super King Markets Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The 30th anniversary of Super King Markets in 2023 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its founders, the Fermanian family. But it is also a celebration of the company, its values, family-style management approach and tremendous loyalty and support from a fervent customer base. For this special section, The Shelby Report […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Shelby Publishing Celebrates Northeast EIA Winners
On the following pages, Shelby Publishing is proud to present its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers, technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this new awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president. “Independents are […]