Category: National
Posted inBonus Content, From the Editor, National

The Shelby Report Will Have A New Look For The New Year

by Alissa Marchat

As the new year approaches and thoughts turn to resolutions and self-improvement, The Shelby Report would like to let you know about a few improvements we’re making to our products. Starting early in the new year, you’ll notice some changes to our website and e-newsletters. TheShelbyReport.com is getting a new look that we think will […]

Posted inNational, Association News, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry

NCBA Hails Congressional Approval Of 2018 Farm Bill

by Alissa Marchat

In response to Congress’ passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on Wednesday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester has issued the following statement: “America’s cattlemen and women want common sense and certainty from Congress this holiday season and throughout the year—today they received that through the passage of the Farm Bill. Certainty that […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Industry, Home Page Latest News, National

Dumac Acquires POS Solutions Provider Total Retail Solutions

by Alissa Marchat

Dumac Business Systems Inc. has acquired Total Retail Solutions (TRS), a provider of point of sale and loss prevention solutions to independent grocers. TRS supports approximately 400 supermarkets in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. All TRS customers and most of its employees will transition to Dumac. “TRS and Dumac are comparable and compatible companies. We […]

Posted inDeli News, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National

Bringing Deli To The People: Volume 3

by Alissa Marchat

Sponsored content Be Cultural: ¡Latin Food Fest! by Brad Bennett/channel marketing manager, deli, Tyson Foods Inc. What happens when you combine authentic culture, a vibrant Latin beat, passionate foodies, culinary personalities, and relevant brands? You get a true celebration of the senses at the San Diego ¡Latin Food Fest!1 My team at Tyson Foods usually focuses […]

Posted in, C-Store News, Home Page Latest News, National, Nonfood Items, Store News, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Altria Refocuses Innovative Product Efforts

by Treva Bennett

Altria Group Inc. is discontinuing production and distribution of all MarkTen and Green Smoke e-vapor products and VERVE oral nicotine containing products. This decision is based upon the current and expected financial performance of these products, coupled with regulatory restrictions that affect Altria’s ability to quickly improve these products. The Richmond, Virginia-based company says it will refocus its resources on more […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National, Suppliers, Whole Foods

Myrmex Wants Grocery Pickup To Be Like An ATM Withdrawal

by Shelby Team

Robotics startup Myrmex plans to introduce a fully automated grocery pickup system to the mass market. One aspect shared by all grocery pickup solutions, including Shipt, Instacart and AmazonFresh, as well as pickup services provided by Walmart and Kroger, is that the process is a manual operation. The lack of automation keeps costs high and service […]

Posted inAssociation News, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, Merchandising News, National, Produce News

Idaho Potato Display Contest Winner To Receive Hawaiian Getaway

by Alissa Marchat

One lucky entrant in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 2019 retail display competition will be saying “aloha” to a six-night/seven-day stay at Hawaii’s Royal Lahaina Resort, the grand prize for the annual contest’s sweepstakes drawing. Overlooking Kaanapali Beach on the valley isle of Maui, the resort features nightly live entertainment, an oceanfront luau, three swimming […]