Atlanta-based Zebra Technologies Corporation demonstrated new industrial solutions that improve communications and efficiencies March 28-31 at Modex 2022, the world’s premier supply chain trade show. Zebra introduced its first all-in-one Android-based wearable computer, the new WS50, and its first RFID sled designed for industrial usage, the RFD90. Zebra also showcased its recently announced Fetch FlexShelf autonomous mobile robot solution as […]
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SEG Breaks Ground On New Winn-Dixie Location In Apopka, FL
Winn-Dixie and its parent company, Southeastern Grocers, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony April 7 for its newest location at 611 E. Main St. in Apopka, Florida. The groundbreaking ceremony included a presentation with remarks by Jordan Post, SVP of development for Southeastern Grocers; Randolph Bracy, Florida senator; Bryan Nelson, Apopka mayor; and John Strzalka, TCII Capital […]
StarKist Opens Corporate Headquarters In Reston, VA
StarKist Co. has opened its corporate and administrative headquarters at 1875 Explorer St. in Reston, Virginia, with room for more than 70 employees. “StarKist is proud to make Reston our official global headquarters,” said Andrew Choe, president and CEO of StarKist Co. “We would like to thank Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Fairfax County Economic Development […]
The Fresh Market Is 2022 Southeast Innovator Of Year
The Fresh Market has been named The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Innovator of the Year, which is the focus of this special issue. On a recent trip to the company’s headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, The Shelby Report visited with leadership to learn more about what makes the specialty grocer so innovative. Join us in […]
Bell and Howell’s QuickCollect Rx Automates Grocery Chain’s Pharmacy
Durham, North Carolina-based Bell and Howell, a provider of automated pickup solutions, has reported its new QuickCollect Rx is in operation at a grocery retail chain, which was unnamed. BH QuickCollect pharmacy solutions enhance customer prescription pickup experiences and medication compliance by eliminating long wait times, which is a major source of customer frustration and […]
Tompkins Robotics Announces RaaS Model With Global Robotics Services
Orlando, Florida-based Tompkins Robotics has partnered with Global Robotics Services, a GLP backed platform that provides financial backing for collaborative robots as a service solution. The Tompkins Robotics – GRS RaaS solution provides customers with the ability to pay for what they consume including equipment, installation, commissioning and support costs, all of which are included […]
Food Lion Feeds Donates 1.2M Meals With University Partnerships
Throughout the 2021/2022 college basketball season, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds partnered with 31 colleges and universities to donate meals with its Score to Give More campaign. For each foul shot made during regular season games by participating schools, Food Lion Feeds donated 100 meals to the school’s local food bank or pantry, up […]
Coca-Cola Co. Teams Up With Bill Nye For Recycling Animation Film
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. has teamed up with Bill Nye to release an animated, stop-motion short film that illustrates the recycling process. The film breaks down the ins-and-outs of plastic recycling for viewers to demystify the process with the goal of inspiring action. “As we know, we need to reuse plastic,” Bill Nye said. “That’s why I’m partnering with The […]
