Low gas prices helped drive sales increases at convenience stores in 2016—and retailers expect those strong sales to carry over into 2017, according to a survey of retailers released this week by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than two in three convenience retailers (68 percent) said their fuels sales increased in 2016 […]
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Brick Meets Click: Supermarket Online Sales Are Strong
Multichannel supermarkets generated larger online orders than online-only grocers, according to a recent benchmarking study from Brick Meets Click. More than half of the banners in the study reported average online orders between $120 and $180, compared to the average order size recently reported for Fresh Direct ($105) and Amazon Fresh ($84). The study compared […]
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Holiday Spending Up, Surpassing Expectations
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) this week released its Post-Holiday Shopping Survey, finding that consumers spent an average of $711 on gifts and other holiday-related items this holiday season. This represents a 16 percent increase over 2015’s post-holiday survey results ($611) and is 4 percent ($27) above holiday shoppers’ intentions as measured in […]
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Barons Market’s Newest San Diego Store Opens In Former Fresh & Easy Unit
Barons Market on Thursday opened its newest store in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego in a former Fresh & Easy unit. The store marks the family-owned grocer’s seventh location and what the company calls its first urban store. “This store has been tailor-made to embody the distinct culture that makes North Park extraordinary,” says […]
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BJ’s Rolls Out Online Ordering For Deli, Bakery
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Westboro, Massachusetts, recently launched online ordering for deli and bakery orders. Members can place orders online for in-club pickup in as little as 36 hours, choosing from party platters and customizable cakes. Members can order a range of deli platters, including Wellsley Farms and Dietz & Watson entertainment platters and sandwich rings, 3-foot […]
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Grocery Trends Forecast Reveals Creative Changes In 2017
More digital connections and a speedier checkout process rank among the top trends for grocery shopping in 2017. That’s according to veteran supermarket analyst John Karolefski, purveyor of GroceryStories.com. Karolefski also predicts a more diverse produce department, increased availability of meal kits and better access to product information. “The top trends for 2017 will result in […]
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2016’s Top 10 Stories Of The Southeast
2016’s Top 10 Stories Mergers and acquisitions, new formats and executive changes were at the center of many of the biggest stories of the year in the Southeast. Several supermarket companies based in the region found new ownership, including Food Lion, The Fresh Market and Louisiana’s LeBlanc’s Food Stores. Others, like Southeastern Grocers, began rolling […]
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Prototype ‘Amazon Go’ Store In Test Phase, Will Open To Public Next Year
Amazon is testing a new kind of a convenience store in Seattle, Washington, which has no POS, no cash, no clerks and no lines. At 1,800 s.f., Amazon Go is open to Amazon employees participating in a testing program and is expected to open to the public in early 2017. The retailer uses Just Walk […]
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New University Of Idaho Arena Will Include Albertsons Name
Albertsons Cos. will have its name in lights on the University of Idaho campus with the commitment of $500,000 over the next 10 years to the new court-sports arena and naming rights to the scoreboard. The donation is a reflection of the longtime partnership between UI and Albertsons, according to the groups. “Albertsons and UI […]
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Final Thoughts At Jack Brown’s Memorial Service Come From The Late Leader Himself
by Bob Reeves/VP-West Leave it to Jack H. Brown to get in the final word. Even at his own memorial service. At the longtime Stater Bros. leader’s celebration of life service, held Saturday at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California, a recording from 2008 found in Mr. Brown’s office desk drawer following his death […]
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Super Deals, Good Deeds And Fresh Digs Made 2016 A Memorable Year For Grocers
It was yet another year full of mergers and acquisitions, and that in itself isn’t news to anyone following the grocery industry. What may have raised the eyebrows of readers of The Shelby Report were the specifics. Affiliated Foods Midwest and Associated Wholesale Grocers are now one. Roundy’s sold to Kroger. Supervalu sold Save-A-Lot to […]
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2016’s Top 10 Stories Of The West
2016’s Top 10 Stories New formats, new top executives and new store ownership were at the center of most of the biggest stories of the year in the West. A number of Kroger banners, in particular, saw leadership changes this year; Kroger also got in on the format experimentation with a rebranded store in Washington […]
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Boomers, Millennials Lead Spending In $30B Pet Industry
Nearly 80 million households in the U.S. own a pet, representing 60 percent of the entire population and a large portion of consumer spending, which is why Acosta—a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry—has released new research focused on the growing industry. The Hot Topic Report, “The Pet Parenting Boom,” […]
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Randalls Rolls Out Grocery Delivery Service In Houston And Austin
Randalls has launched a new grocery delivery program with a fleet of state-of-the-art home delivery trucks, offering customers convenient and time-saving grocery shopping, delivered right to their door, according to the company. The program rolled out Thursday, and customers will be able to access the service online at shop.randalls.com, as well as through the Randalls […]
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Diversity A Proven Key To Business Success
The Illuminators held a breakfast board meeting during the recent California Grocers Association (CGA) Strategic Conference in Palm Springs. At the breakfast, the speaker covered a topic that was eye opening, befitting its morning time frame. Albertsons Cos.’ Jonathan Mayes spoke on the importance of diversity within organizations. He is SVP of public affairs, government relations, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Supports, Celebrates Veterans
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Albertsons Cos. announced that it is paying tribute to veterans with a host of community-based events, financial support to veterans organizations and additional outreach to honor and show appreciation for America’s veterans. The company and its 19 store banners, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has dedicated a week of […]
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California Fresh Market Opens Line-Free Grocery Store
Business partners Alfred Holzheu, Greg King and Sean Walwick have opened a California Fresh Market in a former Haggen/Albertsons store in San Luis Obispo, California, that allows shoppers to skip the checkout line by using an app on their smartphone. The store opened Nov. 9 at 767 Foothill Boulevard. To skip the line, shoppers download […]
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Giant Food Presents $50K To Capital Area Food Bank
Giant Food of Landover, Maryland, this week presented the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) with a $50,000 donation, collected from in-store campaigns and fundraising during the summer’s 24th annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington, D.C. In 2016, Giant also committed to serving as the food bank’s inaugural Retailer for Wellness, a program established […]
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Safeway Opens New Store In San Jose
Safeway opened a new store in San Jose, California, at 1489 Bird Avenue in the Willow Glen Village Shopping Center, on Nov. 9. Robert Garza serves as the store director. The new store is the 13th Safeway location in San Jose and the fourth new store to open in the Bay Area this year. The grocer’s […]
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Star Market’s Kelley To Lead MFA, Bozzuto’s And Imperial Distributors Recognized
The Massachusetts Food Association (MFA) during its annual meeting elected Joe Kelley, VP and GM of Star Market, as its new chairman. The MFA also expressed its thanks to Jay Rainville of Market Basket for his work as chairman for the past four years. Also elected as vice chairs were Ralph Crowley of Polar Beverages and […]