Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West

Bashas’ Stores Known For Scratch‑Made Donuts, Fresh Foods

The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured a Bashas’ store in Chandler, Arizona, where he was accompanied by Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores; Team Leader Kris Greco and David Herrera, director of operations for the conventional Bashas’ stores. The Starbucks kiosk was the first stop, where […]

Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast

Dollar General Promotes Garratt To President, CFO

Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corporation has promoted CFO John Garratt to president, effective Sept. 1. Garratt will retain his role as CFO, which includes oversight of the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. As president, Garratt will add responsibilities for the company’s initiative relating to healthcare and its expansion to Mexico. Garratt joined Dollar General […]

Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology, Sustainability News

Meijer Launches Drones To Clean Great Lake Beaches, Waterways

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is participating in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program with the use of two pieces of technology – the BeBot and Pixie Drone – to clean up the beaches and waterways in partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region. This initiative is supporting the single largest deployment of these types of eco-friendly […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Names Go Fresh, Local Supplier Accelerator Cohort

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator. The cohort consists of five new and emerging brands, each selected to join Kroger’s Fresh suppliers and enhance the selection of local items available across the Kroger Family of Companies. The 2022 Go Fresh & Local Accelerator winners are: […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Recognized On Forbes’ Best Employers By State List

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Forbes’ America’s Best Employers by State list for the fourth year in a row, this year ranked No. 3 in South Carolina. The company also finished No. 28 in Florida, No. 26 in Georgia, No. 23 in North Carolina, No. 20 in Tennessee and No. 19 in Alabama. “At […]

Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Names 2022 Quest For Texas Best Winners

H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best judges have concluded their competition and have selected five winners from the top 10 finalists. The winners come from McAllen, Lakeway, Houston, Dallas and Guthrie and received $80,000 in cash prizes and space on H-E-B store shelves statewide.  “Each year we are amazed by the submissions. The creativity, passion and determination […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., National, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News

Kroger Launches Delivery Service In Nashville, Chicago Areas

The Kroger Co. has announced the opening of two new facilities in Greater Nashville and the Chicago Metro Area. Serving as last-mile cross-dock locations, the locations will operate as an extension of regional fulfillment centers, making its delivery service available to more customers in Tennessee and Illinois.  “Kroger Delivery promises an unparalleled shopping and delivery experience, making fresh just one click away […]

Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West

Raley’s’ Acquisition Helps Bashas’ Become ‘Best, Better Version’

Bashas’ Family of Stores was sold to The Raley’s Companies in late 2021. Keith Knopf, president and CEO of the Northern California-based organization, and Trey Basha, president of Bashas’, recently sat down with The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves to talk about the acquisition and the future of Bashas’. Knopf, who had […]