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Study: Four Grocers Prove That Actors, Theatre Drive Retail Growth
A consumer study of America’s leading brands has shown that the retailers driving economic and sector growth are doing so by creating a sense of theatre around their in-store experiences. Half of the top 100 companies overall are retailers. Within the Top 10—Wegmans, fourth; Publix, fifth; Trader Joe’s, sixth; and H-E-B, 10th—were set apart by […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, New Products, Southwest, Whole Foods
Cool Off Helps Beat The Heat With New Towelette Product
With the temperatures constantly rising, many of us are trying to find a way to cool down. Cool Off® is a convenient pocket-sized, natural, icy cold personal cooling towelette that gives you an initial cool blast, and then keeps you cool ongoing. Whether you are suffering from heat due to sports, outdoor activities, hot flashes, […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Market Profile, Southwest
2012 South Texas Profile: H-E-B Gets Bigger and Better in San Antonio
[gn_note color=”#ff3333″] The 2012 South Texas Profile originally ran in the June 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southwest. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor To say that South Texas has been doing well in the wake of the recession […]
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Supervalu’s Essential Everyday Brand To Expand
Supervalu is expanding its Essential Everyday brand to 2,700 of the most shopped-for products across more than 100 categories throughout the grocery store by 2013. The brand, which was introduced in select categories last year, offers consumers great quality food at a great value. Essential Everyday products are available at approximately 3,300 stores nationwide, including […]
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Barilla Rolls Out Microwaveable Meals Nationwide
Barilla, the world’s No. 1 pasta brand, has announced the nationwide availability of its new line of microwaveable meals—single servings of pasta and sauce that are ready to eat after just 60 seconds in the microwave. They deliver the Italian taste and quality people have come to expect from Barilla in a shelf stable and […]
Posted in, BJ's Wholesale Club, National, Suppliers
General Merchandise Conference Draws Hundreds
The 2012 Global Market Development Center (GMDC) General Merchandise Conference wrapped up in Orlando, Fla., earlier this week. Marking its 42nd year, the conference drew more than 950 members representing more than 450 companies. In addition, there were 10,000-plus appointments complete. From retailers/wholesalers, to suppliers and service companies, exclusive access to meet with each other […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
O’Connor: There Is No Middle
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Profound changes in birth rates, household size, the role of women in the workforce, wage growth, longevity and the “deferral” mindset of the younger generation all are societal changes consumer package goods (CPG) companies and retailers must consider as the market becomes more segmented than ever before. “This is a topic […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Marketing News, Midwest, National, Southwest, Whole Foods
Caddell: NARMS/IFBA Readies for a New Beginning
By Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor The National Association for Retail Merchandising Services (NARMS) is moving its base of operations from Wisconsin to Colorado, making changes to headquarters staff, assessing the services it offers and looking ahead to its own future as sales move into alternative channels. Tom Caddell, NARMS International executive director, spoke to The Shelby […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Midwest, National
Former Meijer Exec Holt Replacing Van Helden at Supervalu
Pete Van Helden, EVP of retail operations, will leave Supervalu this spring. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company said in a new release that the decision was “mutually beneficial” and that it “comes at the right time … as the company continues to implement its business transformation strategy. “Pete has been a passionate leader of our […]
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Lipari Foods Acquires Ohio-Based I&K Distributors
Michigan-based Lipari Foods has acquired its longtime competitor I&K Distributors of Delphos, Ohio. It is the first step toward Lipari’s goals to grow as a regional distributor and ultimately to become a national distributor with other locations, Thom Lipari, president and CEO, told The Shelby Report’s Geoff Welch at the company’s spring show on April […]
Posted in, Albertsons, New Products, West
Frankly Fresh Introduces Hummus Cocktails & Smoothies
Frankly Fresh™, a Cedarlane® Natural Foods company, is revolutionizing hummus dips with a combination of fresh, unconventional flavors and all-natural ingredients. The brand is introducing Hummus Cocktails & Hummus Smoothies—garden-fresh, healthy, flavor-packed party dips—to an increasing number of grocers just in time for spring break, summer pool parties and more. Four flavors of Frankly Fresh’s […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Southeast
Albertsons Pulling Out Of Florida; Keeping Pinellas Stores
Albertsons is mostly pulling out of Florida, closing all but four stores and shuttering a distribution center in Plant City, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports. Three stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties will close. Stores in Clearwater and Largo will remain open. Albertsons, based in Boise, Idaho, has struggled to remain profitable during the […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Market Profile, The Kroger Co., West
2012 Oregon Profile: Grocery Industry Remains Competitive Despite State’s Flat Economy
[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2012 Oregon Profile originally ran in the April 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print. [/gn_note] by Kristen Cloud/staff writer The pace of the economic recovery in Oregon is on par with much of the […]
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Report: Sam’s Club, Aldi, Publix, H-E-B Have Most Loyal Customers
A new research report published by Temkin Group, “2012 Temkin Loyalty Ratings,” indicates that only seven companies—four of which are grocery retailers—earned “very strong” loyalty ratings: Sam’s Club, Aldi, USAA, Publix, credit unions, Amazon.com, and H-E-B. At the other end of the spectrum, 37 companies earned “very weak” loyalty ratings. The research examines consumer loyalty […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, National
Supervalu Expands Sustainable Seafood Program
Building on its current commitment to sustainably source wild-caught seafood, Supervalu Inc., one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, has announced a significant expansion of the company’s seafood sustainability program. Specifically, Supervalu has entered into a partnership with the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) to implement a new, comprehensive procurement policy to ensure sustainable sourcing of […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Market Profile, West
2012 Southern California Profile: Supervalu’s Klug Talks Hyper-Local, Diversity
[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2012 Southern California Profile originally ran in the March 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print. [/gn_note] The marketplace is constantly evolving, and nowhere is that more evident than in Southern California. Sue Klug, president […]
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2012 Southern California Profile: Competition as Strong as Ever
[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2012 Southern California Profile originally ran in the March 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print. [/gn_note] by Kristen Cloud/staff writer There’s no question that Southern California is a competitive market, perhaps one of the […]
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2012 Delaware Profile: State Slowly Emerges from Recession
[gn_note color=”#b1cbde”]The 2012 Delaware Profile originally ran in the February 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the Northeast. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Ashley Bates/staff writer The economic recovery in Delaware has been slow, but the state seems to be pulling out of […]
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2012 Georgia Profile: SNAP Changes, Sunday Alcohol Sales Mark Georgia’s Year in Grocery Biz
[gn_note color=”#6666ff”]The 2012 Georgia Profile originally ran in the January 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Katie B. Davis/staff […]