FMI – The Food Industry Association announced its 2023 board of directors elected at its annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities. The outgoing board […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Center Store, Southeast
Pastene Expands Distribution Into Publix Locations
Canton, Massachusetts-based Pastene is expanding its distribution to more than 1,300 Publix Super Markets. Currently sold in the Northeast, products will be found in Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. “This Publix launch is an exciting opportunity to introduce the Publix customer to Pastene’s rich flavor and superior quality,” said Chris Tosi, Pastene’s co-owner and CEO. “We’re […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., National, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Utilizes Cloud Technology To Increase Productivity
Google Cloud and Deloitte are collaborating with Kroger to help the grocery chain use cloud technologies to increase employee productivity across its 2,800 stores nationwide. Kroger recently deployed a variety of Google Cloud data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning tools under an application framework co-developed by Deloitte and Kroger. The tools are already empowering […]
Posted inH-E-B, Innovator of the Year, Southwest
H-E-B Named 2022 Southwest Innovator Of The Year
H-E-B has been named The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s 2022 Innovator of the Year. In the special section below, we celebrate the milestone with an in-depth look at H-E-B’s culture, partners and offerings that make it so beloved in its home state of Texas. To read news about the company from The Shelby Report, […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
E-Biz Department Leading The Way At Harris Teeter
At Harris Teeter, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year, the E-Biz department encompasses a customer’s online opportunities to order groceries. According to Director Kevin Crainer, this includes ordering a sub in the deli or a full line of groceries for pickup or delivery. Harris Teeter has been in the online space […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Association News, National
Kroger’s VP De Paoli To Speak At PLMA Conference
PLMA has announced that Juan De Paoli, VP of Our Brands at The Kroger Co., will take the stage at its annual meeting and leadership conference March 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. De Paoli will speak at a breakfast session on March 24. “We are pleased to welcome Juan De […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
CEO McMullen Discusses Kroger’s Purpose At NRF Big Show
Rodney McMullen, CEO of Cincinnati-based Kroger Co., joined Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation president and CEO, for a conversation on the grocer’s purpose of “Feeding the Human Spirit” at the NRF Big Show. McMullen discussed how Kroger continues to serve customers and employees in an ever-changing, competitive grocery industry. “Fundamentally, we know the grocery business […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Retailer of the Year, Southeast, Woman Executive of the Year
Harris Teeter Continues To Build On History Of Success
Harris Teeter was co-founded in 1960 by North Carolina grocers William Thomas “W.T.” Harris and Willis Lee “W.L.” Teeter. Harris, from Charlotte, and Teeter, from Mooresville, met through the North Carolina Food Dealers Association, according to Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. Harris owned and operated Harris Super Markets; Teeter owned and […]