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From Humble Beginnings, Rosauers Serves Inland Pacific Northwest

Spokane, Washington-based Rosauers Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2024, with plans to mark the milestone in July. Following the annual Rosauers Open, a golf tournament to raise funds for local nonprofit Vanessa Behan, the company will spend a couple of weeks celebrating the anniversary, according to CEO Cliff Rigsbee. “We’re going to have […]

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Shelby Publishing Celebrates 2024 Women Of Influence

Shelby Publishing, publisher of The Shelby Report and The Griffin Report, is proud to present the 2024 recipients of its popular Women of Influence award. The Women of Influence program is open to retailers, wholesalers/distributors, trade associations, suppliers, solutions providers and sales and marketing agencies. The honorees represent companies coast to coast and have various […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest

Grocery Industry In Ohio Both Prosperous, Challenging

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 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 […]

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Grocers In West Virginia Prove Resilient

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

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

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, […]