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 […]

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 […]