[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2012 Nevada Profile originally ran in the February 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. 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 Kristen […]
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Posted in, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
$2.3M Verdict Returned In Kroger Slip-And-Fall Lawsuit
A jury in Gwinnett County, Ga., has returned a verdict of $2.3 million in damages in a slip-and-fall lawsuit against Kroger Co. after a judge determined Kroger destroyed and manipulated important video evidence involving an injured customer, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. The lawsuit arose out of a May 2008 incident in which Craig Walters, […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, Whole Foods
2011 Illinois Profile: Retailers’ Roots Run Deep
[gn_note color=”#FFCC00″]The 2011 Illinois Profile originally ran in the November 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Midwest. 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 Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Shelby Content, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Joins Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance
Florida-based Winn-Dixie is joining the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA), an initiative aimed at tipping the scales against the epidemic of diabetes, prediabetes and obesity by expanding access to community-based programs that use evidence-based approaches to help prevent and control diabetes. Trained Winn-Dixie pharmacists in 29 select Winn-Dixie stores in Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Market Profile, Southwest
Texas Roundup: Retailers Expand, Bring New Formats to Meet Needs
[gn_note color=”#ff3333″] The 2011 Texas Roundup originally ran in the November 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southwest. 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 Terrie Ellerbee/associate […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, National, Perishables, Southwest
Harps Cake Decorator Wins Food Network Challenge
A Fort Smith, Ark., cake decorator with Harps Food Stores recently made his national television debut. Competing on the Food Network Challenge’s “Christmas Classics Cakes” episode, the two-person team led by award-winning cake designer Danny Lane was challenged to make a unique Christmas-themed cake. A large gathering of Harps associates, family and friends met at […]
Posted in, Albertsons, West
Safeway’s Jonathan Mayes Elected CGA Board Chairman
Jonathan Mayes, SVP of public affairs, government relations, corporate social responsibility and philanthropy for Safeway Inc., was elected the 2011-12 California Grocers Association (CGA) Board of Directors chairman at the group’s annual meeting Dec. 2. As chairman, Mayes will oversee CGA’s legislative, educational and industry-related programs. CGA is comprised of more than 400 retail companies […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
BI-LO Makes Consumer Reports “Nice” List
On Nov. 21, the TODAY show featured Consumer Report’s “2011 Naughty and Nice Holiday List,” a compilation of well-known companies that are awarded points for consumer good behavior. BI-LO was among the likes of Amazon, Costco, American Express and Microsoft for its coupon policy, which doubles the money back for any customer that is unsatisfied […]
Posted in, Albertsons, National
Supervalu Family of Stores Commit $1 Million
Supervalu Inc. has committed $1 million to sponsor 1,542 youth sports teams in markets where its Acme®, Albertsons®, Cub Foods®, Farm Fresh®, Jewel-Osco® and Shaws/Star Market® stores operate. The sponsorships underscore the company’s commitment to its local neighborhoods. The sponsorships, which began last spring, have helped to offset the cost of local youth baseball and […]
Posted in, Albertsons, West
FISMC Fêtes Bristol Farms
The Food Industries Sales Managers’ Club of Los Angeles (FISMC) met in mid-September at the Summit House Restaurant in Fullerton to honor local supermarket chain Bristol Farms. Kevin Davis, chairman, president and CEO of Bristol Farms, went over his company’s history. Bristol Farms was acquired by Albertsons in 2004; Supervalu acquired Albertsons in 2006 and […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Feature, National
Women of the Industry
[gn_tabs style=”5″] [gn_tab title=”The West“] [gn_spoiler title=”Christianson: Goal-Oriented Decisions Propel Career“] by Ashley Bates/staff writer As COO of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), Carole Christianson said her main objective—along with the WAFC—is education. Education has been a constant theme for Christianson throughout her life. She says she decided at an early age that […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
2011 Kentucky Profile: Grocers Fighting the Wine Fight
The 2011 Kentucky Profile originally ran in the September 2011 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 writer […]
Posted in, Albertsons, West
Possible Strike Has Vons, Albertsons Seeking Temporary Employees
According to an Aug. 20 article in The Orange County Register, “Albertsons and Vons have begun seeking job applicants in case employees strike.” This a day before clerks and meat cutters in Southern California voted to authorize a strike for the second time in four months. Before any strike can occur, the United Food and […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
2011 Ohio Profile: 8,000 Retail Grocery Stores and Counting
[gn_note color=”#FFCC00″]The 2011 Ohio Profile originally ran in the June 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Midwest. 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 Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
2011 Arkansas Profile: Natural State Attracts Hunters, Drillers and Retailers
[gn_note color=”#ff3333″] The 2011 Arkansas Profile originally ran in the August 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southwest. 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 Terrie Ellerbee/associate […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
2011 Indiana Profile: An Eye on Divided State Legislature
Things just get curiouser and curiouser in Midwest statehouses. Add Indiana to the list of states with lawmakers hiding out in Illinois.
Posted in, Market Profile, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
2011 North Texas Profile: Vibrant Market Draws New Retailers, New Ideas
The North Texas retail grocery market continues to be muy caliente. In fact, some may say it is fairly well saturated, as far as traditional supermarkets are concerned. The competition just keeps on coming, and established retailers are opening newer formats at a rapid rate.
Posted in, Market Profile, The Kroger Co., West
2011 Arizona Profile: Recovery Will Be Slow, But It’s Under Way
[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2011 Arizona Profile originally ran in the January 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. 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 Ashley Bates/staff […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Southwest
Albertsons New Mexico Stores Ceasing Fireworks Sales
In response to the hot, dry conditions that have contributed to the devastating fire season that New Mexico is experiencing this year, the Albertson’s LLC Southwest division has decided to pull all fireworks from the stores
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Marketing News, National, Whole Foods
A Look at the Future of Retailing
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor From FMI Future Connect 2011 If you build a new grocery store, you are not interested growing sales. You are interested in taking market share because the U.S. has reached the saturation point for stores. That was the sobering news brought to Future Connect 2011 attendees on Tuesday, May 10, by […]