Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, and the SEG Gives Foundation, have announced the first-ever Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program award recipients. The grant program supports deserving organizations that assist in leveling the playing field for communities that face racial disparities […]
Category: Southeast
The Shelby Report of the Southeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Open New Store Nov. 4 In South Fulton County, GA
Publix Super Markets will open a new store Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 a.m., Sandtown Crossing in Atlanta, Georgia. This 48,100-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the South Fulton County area. The store will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy, seafood, meat and fresh produce departments. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Publix Reveals Expansion Of North Carolina Distribution Center
Publix has revealed plans to expand its distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina, to include a dry grocery warehouse, which will add more than 1.2 million square feet of space. In February 2020, Publix broke ground on the distribution center’s first phase, a refrigerated warehouse, currently under construction. The entire distribution center is expected to […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, Southeast
Market Profile: Grant’s IGA Store Locations Serve As ‘Lifeline’ To Their Communities
Co-owner: Many towns would be ‘food deserts if we weren’t there’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The way Ron Martin sees it, small-town local grocery stores like those operated by Virginia-based Grant’s IGA are “a lifeline to the community.” Without them, many towns would be left without access to fresh food. Grant is president and […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
No Evil Foods First Plant-Based Meat Brand To Go Plastic Negative
No Evil Foods, makers of small-batch plant-based meat, has partnered with rePurpose Global, a movement of conscious consumers and businesses, to offset its plastic footprint. The Ashville, North Carolina brand has committed to going plastic negative by funding the recovery and recycling of two pounds of plastic waste for every one pound it generates. In doing […]
Posted inROFDA Reports, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, Southeast
Manard Lagasse: ROFDA Really Does ‘Some Outstanding Things’
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Across the landscape of 2020 – COVID and all – Manard Lagasse Jr. is proudest of retailers’ consistent approach to business through such a difficult time. “We’re in a lot of small communities, and their customers rely on their local grocery stores. Our retailers did everything they could to service […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Parker’s Named One Of America’s Top 10 Best Gas Station Brands
Savannah, Georgia-based Parker’s, a nationally acclaimed convenience store company, was recently voted one of America’s “Best Gas Station Brands” in the 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. After four weeks of public voting, the top 10 brands were announced on 10Best.com. Parker’s was named the eighth Best Gas Station Brand in the U.S. alongside overall winner […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Eric Mathis Chief Procurement Officer
Eric Mathis has joined Flowers Foods, producer of Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Tastykake and other bakery foods, as SVP and chief procurement officer, effective Nov. 2. He will report to Steve Kinsey, CFO and chief accounting officer, and be responsible for managing the company’s programs for sourcing, procurement and supply management. “We’re tremendously excited Eric has joined Flowers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
New Whole Foods Market To Open Oct. 28 In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Whole Foods Market will open its new 47,000-square-foot store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The store is located on the northwest corner of the Federal Highway and 17th Street intersection at 501 SE 17th St. Special features of the new Fort Lauderdale store include: Sushi rolls, poke bowls and wok-fired dishes […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Unveils New Fresco Y Más, Refreshed Winn-Dixie Stores
Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, unveiled the successful completion of the grocer’s first Southwest Florida Fresco y Más store, located at 1145 Homestead Road North, and introduced a refreshed Winn-Dixie store, located at 61 Bell Boulevard North, during a dual ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
The Fresh Market Named Among Top 5 For Best Customer Service
Newsweek and Statista, a data research firm, have recognized Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market with their Best Customer Service award for 2021, based on an independent survey of more than 25,000 U.S. customers. The full list and article appear online and will be included in an upcoming print edition of Newsweek. Respondents were asked to rate […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Files Registration Statement For Proposed Initial Public Offering
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers says it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock by certain of its stockholders. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
WP Rawl Hosts Leafy Greens Party Election With Philanthropic Twist
Pelion, South Carolina-based WP Rawl, a grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens, will host an online “election” for The Leafy Greens Party this Tuesday, Oct. 20. Maintaining its commitment to educate consumers on eating fresh, wholesome ingredients like leafy greens, the company’s focus is dedicated to providing consumers with the tools to incorporate fresh […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Ignites Support For ARC’s Fire Prevention, Relief Efforts
Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is continuing its partnership with the American Red Cross in support of the organization’s fire prevention and response efforts. Now through Nov. 3, customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas can support […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
New Dole Salad Kit Line Offers Total Meal Solution
Dole is combining salad fans’ two culinary loves with high household penetration – salad and fresh, lean chicken – into an affordable meal solution for two. The new Just Add Chicken Salad Kits combine original Dole dressings, chicken sauté and seasoned finishing sauces with Dole lettuces and toppings to create a true culinary experience at home. Shipping to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Newsweek Ranks Publix No. 1 For America’s Best Customer Service
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to Newsweek’s 2021 America’s Best Customer Service list, ranking No. 1 in the supermarket category. “We are honored to be recognized with this award by our customers,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “Publix associates work hard to treat our customers like royalty, and we’re grateful to be […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Offers Appointments For Flu Vaccines
Publix Pharmacy is offering a new online service for customers who would like to get their flu shot. The new service allows customers to schedule a convenient time for their vaccination and sign consent forms prior to arrival, which reduces the amount of time spent waiting while paperwork is processed. “Due to the recent pandemic, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dole Adds Flavors, New Bowl To Ready-To-Eat Salad Line
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Fresh Vegetables is enhancing its popular line of Dole FreshTakes Salad Bowls with three new flavors and proprietary new packaging that allows salad lovers to mix their Dole fresh lettuces, toppings and dressings in the same bowl without spilling. The salad kit leader is launching three new FreshTakes SKUs featuring premium white-meat chicken […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Vertical Farming Company Kalera Adds 2 New VPs of Sales
Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, a technology-driven vertical farming company, has hired two new executives. The newly appointed VP of foodservice sales, Marc Jennings, brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Mark Gagnon, VP of sales for retail accounts, has more than three decades of experience in the produce and grocery […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division Donates $95K In Gift Cards To Help GA Teachers
Back to school looks a little different this year and so does Kroger’s Annual Teacher Supply Giveaway. Due to challenges presented by COVID-19, Kroger’s Atlanta Division is donating $95,000 in gift cards to help teachers with the purchase of supplies instead of hosting its traditional Teacher Supply Giveaway events. “Whether teaching in a classroom or […]