Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast

SEG Closes Centennial Year Highlighting Legacy, Community Impact

Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, is closing its centennial year reflecting on what it says has been a milestone period marked by community investment, industry recognition and strategic progress. Throughout 2025, SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation reported more than $2.8 million in charitable contributions, supporting initiatives focused on hunger […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Gelson's, News, West

Gelson’s Markets Sells SoCal Store To Ralphs

Gelson’s Markets has reached an agreement with Ralphs to sell its La Costa store in Carlsbad, California, with ownership and operations expected to transfer March 9. Gelson’s said the store, which it has operated for 10 years, has faced ongoing financial challenges for some time and remains unprofitable despite continued efforts to improve performance. The […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Marketing News, National, News

Trion Industries Names Bauer As Northeast Sales Representative

Trion Industries has welcomed Jack Bauer as the company’s new sales manager, serving and bringing merchandising solutions to the northeastern United States. Bauer joins Trion with knowledge of the American manufacturing process, leveraging his prior professional experience and advanced studies he completed at Wilkes University. While at Wilkes, he was recognized with three All-American awards […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Rouses Market, Southeast, Special Section

‘Mr. Anthony’ Remembered For Drive, Work Ethic At Rouses Markets

A good entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up. A great entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up, literally. That was Anthony Rouse, the founder of Rouses Markets. Those who remember him recall the family man in coveralls who was always the hardest-working man in the room – or on the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. Launches Verified Savings Program

The Kroger Co. has launched the Verified Savings Program, providing a 20 percent discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships to recipients of various government assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid. Customers may sign up online using SheerID, a verification service provider that helps retailers confirm eligibility. “Making fresh […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Donates Gift Cards To Local Food Pantries

To celebrate the grand opening of a new ShopRite in Blackwood, New Jersey, Zallie Family Markets and the Zallie Community Foundation are donating $20,000 in ShopRite gift cards to 12 food pantries to help stock shelves and support families facing food insecurity. The recipients include: Bethel Church The Unforgotten Haven Camden County College St. Vincent […]

Posted inAssociation News, National, News, Nonfood Items

Key Brands Confirmed For The 2026 Inspired Home Show In Chicago

The International Housewares Association (IHA) has announced the lineup of brands set to exhibit at The Inspired Home Show 2026, a marketplace and networking platform for the home and housewares industry. Set for March 10-12, the 126th edition of the show is expected to draw thousands of retail buyers, product suppliers and industry leaders to […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, News, Southeast

Smithfield Campaign Aims To Court Younger Consumers, Elevate Pork At Retail

Smithfield is putting a fresh, bolder stake in the ground with its new “We Speak Pork” campaign, an effort designed to reintroduce the category to younger consumers while reinforcing the company’s long-standing authority in pork. Marianne Radley, Smithfield’s managing director of marketing, told The Shelby Report that the campaign emerged after the company evaluated how […]