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Grocery Industry In Ohio Both Prosperous, Challenging

by Carol Radice

Ohio’s grocers have grappled with several significant challenges in recent months, according to Kristin Mullins, president and CEO of the Ohio Grocers Association. Describing the complexity of the market as “a mixed bag of issues and successes,” Mullins noted that factors such as inflation, labor challenges and escalating competition – combined with the rising cost […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Taste Of The Southeast: Why The Grocery Landscape Stands Out In This Area

by Sommer Stockton

by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery industry across the United States is a complex ecosystem, but the Southeast boasts a unique landscape shaped by regional preferences, strong community ties and a dominant player: Publix.  In this report, part of Shelby Publishing’s Successfully Selling Regional Grocers series this month, let’s dive […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Grocers In West Virginia Prove Resilient

by Carol Radice

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 […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Home Page Latest News, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.

Best In Class: Maximizing Memorial Day Sales

by Carol Radice

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 […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Bravo Supermarkets, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National

Best In Class: Optimizing Mother’s Day Sales In Grocery

by Carol Radice

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

by Kevin Atwill

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’

by Greg Ferrara

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 […]