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Martin’s Opens South Bend, Indiana, Replacement Store

Martin’s Super Markets opened its newest store Thursday at 525 S. Mayflower Road in South Bend, Indiana—replacing the unit at 4401 Western Avenue, which opened in 1979. “This store is a celebration of, and renewed dedication to, Martin’s long history of serving South Bend’s west side community,” said Martin’s President and CEO Rob Bartels. “The […]

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Walmart Opens ‘Different’ Kind Of Neighborhood Market In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Walmart says it opened a “new and unique” Neighborhood Market in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Wednesday. The 46,000-s.f. store at 1705 South Kings Highway is a prototype for the retail giant that has been rolled out in only a handful of markets nationwide. With updated signage, polished granite floors, lower counter tops in the […]

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Shipt Delivery Service Growing In N.C., Fla., Markets

Shipt is expanding its delivery coverage with Harris Teeter in three North Carolina metros as well as with Costco Wholesale in the Tampa, Florida, area. On March 23, Shipt will begin to deliver grocery products, beer and wine from Harris Teeter stores to customers in the Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Asheville metros. With this expansion, the […]

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Niman Ranch Enters New Category With Artisanal Charcuterie Line

Niman Ranch has unveiled a line of artisan charcuterie alongside its participation at the 13th annual Good Food Festival & Conference, a sustainable food trade show held March 16-18 in Chicago. The 23-item line of Genoa Salame, Capocollo, Hot Sopresatta, Pepperoni and Pancetta was sampled at the festival’s industry networking reception. The new products are available […]

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Dollar General’s Chief Merchandising Officer Retiring

Dollar General’s James “Jim” W. Thorpe, EVP and chief merchandising officer, will retire on April 15. “Jim’s strong understanding of our core customer and passion for our business have been instrumental in driving innovation in our merchandising initiatives,” said Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos. “When Jim rejoined the company in 2015, we agreed upon a […]

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Whole Foods’ New Tuna Sourcing Policy Includes Grocery, Prepared Food Items

By January 2018, all canned tuna sold at Whole Foods Market will meet rigorous sustainability and traceability requirements that aim to reduce overfishing and bycatch, and support fishing communities, according to the Austin, Texas-based grocery chain. The new sourcing policy includes canned tuna items sold in the grocery aisle as well as the prepared foods […]

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Bashas’ Remodeled Oro Valley Store Features A First For Tucson

Bashas’ hosted a grand reopening at its Oracle Road and East Golder Ranch Drive supermarket in Oro Valley, Arizona, on Wednesday. The grocery store, which opened 11 years ago, recently underwent a remodel and now has an expanded product selection that is intended to boost customer satisfaction and improve the overall shopping experience, according to […]

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Trade Show Planning For Your Store Success

by Michael Isenberg/COO, Chex Finer Foods Special to The Shelby Report The spring trade show season goes into full gear at the end of each February. Trade shows are important opportunities to see new products, renew old friendships, learn about industry trends and enhance your professional relationships. To assist you with maximizing your trade show opportunities, […]