Albertsons Cos. has introduced a limited edition collection of lemon-inspired Own Brands products to celebrate the arrival of spring. Available through May 9, customers will find lemon-flavored candy, cookies, pretzels, chips, popcorn and sparkling water from the grocer’s private label brands – Signature Select, Overjoyed and Soleil. Presented in unified packaging across brands, the spring products […]
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Posted inAnniversary Issues, Corporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Prioritizes Personalized Customer Service
At Harris Teeter, exceptional customer service is a core value and tradition passed down from its founders, W.T. Harris and Willis and Paul Teeter. From the very beginning, they made it clear customer satisfaction was not just a priority, but the backbone of how they ran their business. Their commitment to providing the best possible […]
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Flat Produce Sales Driving You Bananas?
Sponsored content If flat sales in the produce department are dragging down your bottom line, don’t worry, says Gary Campisi, former senior director of quality control for produce, floral, meat and seafood at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Small changes are often all you need to get sales growing again. As one of the industry’s foremost […]
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Unlocking Retail Growth: Why Owning Your Data And Promotions Creates Unforgettable Shopper Experiences
Sponsored content Why is it crucial for retailers to own their data? When retailers own their shopper data, they’re not just collecting information; they’re unlocking the keys to incredible growth. Imagine your data as your most trusted advisor, who understands your shoppers better than anyone else. It tells you exactly what your customers want when […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
T&T Supermarket Expanding To San Francisco
T&T Supermarket will continue its U.S. expansion with a new store at 2675 Geary Blvd. in the San Francisco City Center, scheduled to open winter 2026. The news comes on the heel of the company’s first U.S. store in Bellevue, Washington, which opened in December, and the recent announcement of a location in San Jose, California. […]
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At Family-Run Goodwin & Sons In California, Stores ‘Positioned To Serve’ Their Communities
Michael Johnstone, VP of Goodwin & Sons Inc., is a fourth-generation grocer and great-grandson of the company’s founder. He responded to questions from The Shelby Report’s Lorrie Griffith about the grocer’s four stores, three of which are located in Southern California. To start off, tell me about you – your title and history with […]
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Zucker’s Introduces New Par Baked Frozen Bagels
New York City-based Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish is launching its first retail product – Par Baked Frozen Bagels – this month at online retailers Fresh Direct and Goldbelly, as well as at Butterfield Market, Westside Market and select ShopRite stores in New Jersey. Zucker’s baking process begins with the shop’s bagel recipe. Using unbromated, unbleached […]
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NCSA Names 2025 Candy Hall Of Fame Inductees
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has introduced its 11-member Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The class will be formally inducted during the association’s annual event Oct. 23-26 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. Candy Hall of Fame inductees are: John Brooks Jr., Adams & Brooks Inc.; Jim Dodge, Mars […]