Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Anniversary Issues, Bashas', Special Section, West

Late Eddie Basha Jr. Inducted Into Food Industry Hall Of Fame

The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. Basha Jr. died in 2013 at the age of 75. Born in 1937 in Arizona, he carried on the family legacy of operating Bashas’ Supermarkets, growing the company and acquiring Food City and AJ’s Fine Foods.  Trey Basha, […]

Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West

Raley’s Reopens Bel Air Location With New Offerings

Raley’s has reopened its store in Bel Air, California, with a grand opening celebration Aug. 19 that included community leaders and customers. The Raley’s offers a variety of natural and organic products across all departments, as well as local staples at affordable prices. The kitchen offers a selection of grab-and-go prepared foods, chef-crafted sandwiches, dim sum and noodle […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Raises Funds To Support March Of Dimes

Arlington, Virginia-based March of Dimes has partnered with Publix to raise more than $6.1 million during its annual point of sale campaign to support the nonprofit. With this donation, the grocer remains March of Dimes’ top corporate sponsor for the seventh consecutive year and brings the grocer’s contribution to the organization to more than $95 million over the […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Opens New Location In Bradenton, FL

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets opened a new location Aug. 18. at 13150 SR 64 East in Bradenton, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store will have an adjacent Publix Liquors location.  “We are […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., BJ's Wholesale Club, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Meat District Debuts Burgers In Kroger, Celebrates With Giveaway

Los Angeles-based Meat District has expanded its burger distribution to the meat aisle of Kroger grocery stores nationwide. To celebrate the expansion, Meat District is giving away $10,000 in a contest. “Our partnership with Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, marks a major milestone for us. We’re thrilled and honored to be partnering with Kroger,” said Zack Leveson, COO […]

Posted inMeijer, Deli News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Launches Crafted Market Heat-And-Eat Meals

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has launched its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat meals, available in the deli section of all stores. “We have a long history of centering convenience and quality in our deli experience for our customers, so expanding our ready-to-heat options just makes sense,” said Marlys Roberts, merchandising director of […]

Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West

Talking Rain, Olive Crest Partner For Donation Campaign

Throughout August, with the purchase of every bottle of Talking Rain’s Sparkling Ice sold in select Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California, the company will donate .10 cents to Olive Crest.  “Every child deserves safety and security. At Talking Rain, we believe in doing our part to enrich our communities and build a […]