The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have partnered on this series, entitled People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Dana Shemirani, VP-purchasing, and Rachel Shemirani, SVP, of Barons Market in Southern California. Tell me […]
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CBA Report Reveals A Nation Changed By Coronavirus
Eighty-four percent of Americans have seen shortages of high-demand products during the coronavirus, up from only 37 percent at the beginning of March, according the latest findings from the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) in Arlington, Virginia. Since March 4, CBA has conducted a weekly poll of American adults’ attitudes toward the coronavirus. Now in its fourth […]
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Fairway Market Receives Bids For Six Stores During Auction
Fairway Market, together with its debtor affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 20-10161), has received winning bids for six Fairway stores on a going concern basis. The bids are for five New York stores to Village Supermarket Inc., a Wakefern member, […]
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Grocers In Midwest Change Hours, Show Appreciation For Employees
As the number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase in the United States, grocery stores are on the front-lines in meeting the food and essential needs of consumers. They are reserving hours for shoppers most at-risk from the virus, and employees are working daily to keep shelves stocked and to serve customers. In the […]
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Market Profile: Oil Industry Fueling Food Retail Growth In West Texas
by John McCurry/contributing writer Gary Huddleston, a former longtime Kroger executive now serving as grocery industry consultant for the Texas Retailers Association (TRA), describes the grocery business as being robust across most areas of Texas. “Western Texas is certainly unique. There are three or four metro areas, but the vast majority is rural. The four […]
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Mowi Launches Global Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Brand, Mowi Pure
Mowi, a global seafood company, has launched its new global brand, Mowi Pure. It is now available on Amazon Fresh and will be in stores nationwide later this year. Mowi Pure products are made from a unique breed of sustainably-farmed Norweigan Atlantic salmon that can be traced back generations to the wildest rivers in Norway. […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General To Hire Up To 50,000; Waitr Helping With Grocery Delivery
As the nation continues to see the number of Covid-19 cases climb, essential businesses such as those in the food industry are trying to keep up with increased demand from consumers. In the Southeast, Tennessee-based Dollar General plans to hire up to 50,000 and Louisiana-based Waitr is helping expand grocery delivery. Dollar General to […]
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Instacart Hiring 300,000; Western Grocers Taking Actions In Response To Pandemic
The number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase across the United States daily and while some industries are at a virtual standstill, the grocery industry is hard-pressed to keep up with consumer demand. While California-based Instacart is planning to hire 300,000 people nationwide, Western grocers Smart & Final, Superior Grocers and Albertsons Cos. are […]
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Whole Foods Postpones Store Opening, H-E-B Helping Communities
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of American life. Grocers are adjusting hours and reaching out to help their communities in a variety of ways. Also, the public health emergency is causing postponements of public gathering, including grocery store grand openings. State governments also are working to help grocery retailers meet customers’ needs. […]
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Dollar General Appoints Sandler To Board Of Directors
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has appointed Debra A. Sandler to its board of directors effective April 1. “On behalf of Dollar General and its board of directors, I am excited to welcome Debra to our team,” said Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s chairman of the board and chairman of the nominating and governance committee. “We […]
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H-E-B Gives $3M To Support Texans During Coronavirus Pandemic
H-E-B announced March 16 that it would be giving $3 million to support its communities during the coronavirus pandemic. The company says its top priority is taking care of Texas. “As the threat of coronavirus impacts our communities, we are sure of one thing: We will do our part to help our fellow Texans. H-E-B […]
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Northgate Gonzalez To Open Early To Help Elderly During Pandemic
Understanding the special needs of its senior citizen and disabled customer population during the coronavirus pandemic, Northgate González Market now will open all 41 stores starting Tuesday, March 17, at 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for seniors 65-years and older and disabled. “During these challenging times Northgate González Market is here to serve as your […]
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Topco Recognizes Member Owners For Outstanding Own Brand Commitment
Topco Associates LLC honored members who demonstrated exceptional program partnership and commitment in 2019 during its recent annual membership conference in Palm Springs, California. Based in Elk Grove, Illinois, Topco is a more than $14 billion, privately held, member-owned company that provides aggregation, innovation and knowledge management solutions for its leading food industry member-owners and […]
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SOUTHEAST: Market Profile: More Bravo Stores Planned For Florida’s Southern Half
by John McCurry/contributing writer Bravo Supermarkets has been growing fast in Florida ever since it expanded there about 16 years ago. The chain now has more than 50 multicultural stores in Florida and is looking to add more. Bravo is part of a “virtual” chain operated by New York-based Krasdale Foods and its marketing arm, […]
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SOUTHWEST: Harps Acquires 20 Stores Across Arkansas, Missouri
Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 20 stores across northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri from Town and Country Grocers of Fredericktown, Missouri, Inc. The transaction remains subject to ordinary due diligence including approval from the Town and Country shareholders. The locations are as follows: Country Mart—Harrison, Arkansas; Town & […]
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Happy Little Plants, Fresh Thyme Highlight Plant Protein In Stores
The Happy Little Plants brand and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market are helping to fuel the plant-based protein explosion by having a dedicated set in each of Fresh Thyme’s 74 locations. The two Midwestern companies are joining forces to help bring plant protein items to consumers across the region. “We know that people are looking to add […]
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Else Nutrition Offers Clean-Ingredient, Plant-Based Toddler Formulas
Else Nutrition, a developer and marketer of clean-ingredients, plant-based nutrition products, is launching its first commercial product this spring in the U.S.—a next-generation, 100 percent plant-based, organic toddler formula made with a proprietary formulation of almonds, buckwheat and tapioca. The globally-patented formula contains zero dairy or soy and is free of gluten, hormones, antibiotics, palm […]
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Whole Foods Market Opens New Store In Downtown Nashville
Whole Foods Market in Nashville opened its new location at 1202 Broadway at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The new 44,500-s.f. store in downtown Nashville features a variety of items from local producers, prepared foods and grab-and-go meals, natural and organic items and a full-service coffee bar. The first 250 customers in line received […]
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Albertsons Expands Role Of Dorcheus, Taps Curry To Lead SoCal
Albertsons Cos. announced March 9 that Shane Dorcheus, EVP of operations and president of the Southern California and Southwest divisions, now fills an expanded role for the company. In addition to his EVP of operations role, he will lead the Portland, Seattle/Haggen, NorCal, SoCal, Intermountain and Denver divisions, as well as lead Southwest as its […]
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Whole Foods Market To Open April 2 In Castle Rock, CO
Whole Foods Market will open its new 43,000-s.f. store in Castle Rock, located at 6384 Promenade Parkway, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 2. As part of the opening day celebrations, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee, snacks and music before the store opens. The first 300 customers in line will receive a custom Whole Foods […]