E&H Family Group, parent company of Ohio-based Buehler’s, has sold its 13 supermarkets to employees in the form of an employee stock ownership program (ESOP). All 2,100 employees will be retained in the transition, and eligible employees will become owners. All 13 supermarkets will remain open with the same hours of operation. “This was a […]
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New IGA President/CEO Sees Three Trends Driving Retail’s Future
On John Ross’ first day as president and CEO of IGA USA in Chicago on Oct. 17, he and his predecessor Mark Batenic took time to field some questions from Shelby Report Editor-in-Chief Lorrie Griffith. Ross already had met with members of the 38-person team at IGA headquarters before the 9 a.m. Central interview. Asked […]
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Supervalu To Acquire Associated Grocers Of Florida
Supervalu Inc. and Associated Grocers of Florida Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Supervalu to acquire Associated Grocers in a transaction valued at approximately $180 million. This transaction provides Supervalu with the ability to expand its operations into a new part of Florida as well as provides new opportunities to bring Supervalu’s products and services to Associated Grocers’ customer base in South Florida, […]
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Former Snyder’s-Lance CMO Joins Sky Valley Foods As President, CEO
Rodrigo Troni has joined Danville, Virginia-based Sky Valley Foods—maker of organic and natural salad dressings, specialty sauces, condiments, marinades, pasta sauces and sparkling drinks under the Sky Valley, Organicville and Bella’s brands—as its new president and CEO. Troni replaced Sky Valley Foods’ Interim CEO Scott Lurie on Oct. 16. Most recently, Troni served as chief marketing […]
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Whole Foods Opening Relocated Park City, Utah, Store Oct. 18
Whole Foods Market officially opens its newly relocated Park City, Utah, store on Wed., Oct. 18 at 9 a.m., with music, food and surprises for guests. The 43,000-s.f. store, opening at 6598 N. Landmark Drive, brings a “culinary destination for food lovers of all stripes and will feature an expansive offering of organic, specialty, and […]
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Harvey Relief Efforts Get A Boost From ‘Feeding Texas’ Organic Growers
Twenty-three Certified Organic produce growers and distributors from around the country, led by the team at Wholesum Harvest, have joined forces to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Victoria and Corpus Christi, Texas. The growers have shipped 70,000 pounds of organic fruit and vegetables to Harvey Relief disaster zones. Jessie Gunn of Wholesum Harvest, who […]
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Raya, Dorcheus Swap Roles At Albertsons
Albertsons has confirmed that Lori Raya, president of its Southern California division, has switched roles with Shane Dorcheus, president of the Southwest division. An Albertsons spokesperson told The Shelby Report Monday that “Lori Raya and Shane Dorcheus were swapped, essentially. Lori transferred to the Southwest division and Shane transferred to SoCal.” An internal memo reportedly […]
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ROFDA And Rosie To Bring Online Shopping To 2,000 Independents
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) and Rosie, an e-commerce company, have entered into a new partnership, announced at the National Grocers Association’s Fall Leadership Meetings, that will bring Rosie’s online shopping platform to 2,000 independent grocery stores across the U.S. over the next two years. “The partnership will provide omni-channel online shopping programs, […]