Grocery Industry News: Retail & Supply Chain Updates

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Brand Study: Walmart Still Tops, But Aldi, Kroger Gaining Traction

by Shelby Report Staff

Walmart maintained the top position across every major brand-tracking metric this spring, according to new data from the Conjointly Brand Tracker released July 13. The metrics include the brand’s awareness, consideration, purchase and preferred status. Aldi and Kroger, meanwhile, posted the strongest awareness-to-preference conversion rates among mid-size to large chains. The findings came out of […]

Back-To-School In Grocery: From School Supplies To Routine Solutions

Back-to-School has evolved well beyond a one-time stock-up trip for notebooks, pencils, and lunch bags. Today, it represents a broader household reset shaped by omnichannel shopping, value-seeking behavior, wellness priorities, and the return to more structured weekday routines. For grocery retailers, that evolution has fundamentally changed the role of the season. Back-to-School in grocery is […]

The Hidden Margin Leak Hiding in Your Accounts Payable Department

Every independent and regional grocer knows the math. Net margins run between 1% and 3%, which means that on a $10 million store, you’re working with $100,000 to $300,000 of breathing room before you’re underwater. Operators spend enormous energy managing the front end to protect those numbers, tightening promotional spend, auditing shrink, and fine-tuning labor […]

Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, News, Northeast

Avocados From Peru Serves Breakfast Aboard Navy Ship As Part Of Sail250

by Shelby Report Staff

At the invitation of the U.S. Navy, Avocados From Peru participated in America’s 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration, hosting a “Superfood Breakfast” aboard the USS Arlington on July 2. The breakfast, which took place prior to the International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor, recognized the service and dedication of the men and women of […]

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FMS Solutions’ 2nd Profit Summit For Independents Coming This Fall

by Shelby Report Staff

FMS Solutions, a financial management company serving independent grocery operators and restaurants, has announced its second annual FMS Profit Summit, set for Oct. 6-8 at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort in Boerne, Texas. The two-day event covers financial benchmarking, labor management, shrink reduction and the state of the independent grocery industry. Attendees will have direct […]

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Feeding America: Food As Medicine Programs Cut Hospitalizations

by Shelby Report Staff

Feeding America, in partnership with Elevance Health Foundation, has released the nation’s largest Food as Medicine evaluation of food banks, which found that consistent access to nutritious food reduces self-reported hospitalizations by 14 percent and emergency department visits by 11 percent while strengthening food security among people facing hunger. The three-year program, evaluated by the Center […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News

Report: Store Brands Hit 23.8% Unit Market Share As National Brands Lag

by Shelby Report Staff

Store brands continued to strengthen their position in the marketplace during the first half of 2026, outperforming national brands in unit sales, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). Over the six months ending June 14, store brand unit sales increased 0.2 percent while national brand unit sales declined 0.5 percent – a spread […]

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Fancy Food Show Takeaways: Specialty Brands Navigate AI-Curious Market

by Diana Leza Sheehan and Shelby Report Staff

by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder of PDG Insights At the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 28-30 at the Javits Center in New York City, a few themes were clear throughout the educational sessions and across the exhibit hall. Specialty food and beverage brands are operating in a market defined by contradiction: […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, News, Southeast

Dollar General Offers 70+ Back-to-School Items At $1 Or Less

by Shelby Report Staff

As families and educators prepare for the new academic year, Dollar General has priced more than 70 back-to-school items at $1 or less. “The back-to-school season can put pressure on household and classroom budgets, especially when everything is needed at once,” said Steve O’Brien, VP, division merchandise manager. “Our focus is on offering the essentials customers […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Southeast, The Giant Company

The Giant Co. Begins Major Remodels At 3 Stores In PA, VA

by Shelby Report Staff

The Giant Co. has begun renovations at two Martin’s stores in Winchester, Virginia, and one Giant store in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. All three will remain open during renovations, which are expected to be completed by year’s end. The Martin’s stores in Winchester are located at 1950 S. Pleasant Valley Road and 200 Rivendell Court. The former […]

Posted inMerchandising News, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart, Sam’s Club Roll Back Prices On Thousands Of Summer Items

by Shelby Report Staff

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has lowered prices on thousands of items through Walmart’s Rollbacks and Sam’s Club offers. “Customers count on Walmart to deliver the value they need every day, and summer is no exception,” said Julie Barber, EVP and chief merchant of Walmart U.S. “This summer, we’re making even more investments in price, with thousands […]