Kidfresh®—all-natural frozen kids meals—has announced the debut of its line of meals into Publix supermarkets. Unlike other kids’ meals, which often contain artificial ingredients, Kidfresh’s line of frozen entrees were created by parents for parents, with the help of pediatric nutritionists and top chefs. The meals, packaged in recyclable and BPA-free trays, are moderate in […]
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 in, Center Store, Southeast
McCall Farms Providing Farm-Fresh Vegetables 170 Years Later
A family-owned cannery in Effingham, S.C., McCall Farms continues to provide farm-fresh canned vegetables, fruit and peanuts through its Margaret Holmes and Peanut Patch brands after more than 170 years in business. The history of McCall Farms dates back to 1838 when the family’s patriarch, James McCall, established a 2,000-acre farm. Through hard work, innovative […]
Posted in, Southeast
97 Cities and Counties Set November Sunday Sales Referendums
SMYRNA, GA – The Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) announced Sept. 13 that 97 cities and counties throughout Georgia are set to hold Sunday sales referendums during the November 8, 2011 general election. These areas represent approximately 2.5 million Georgians living in all parts of the state. “We would like to commend the city and […]
Posted in, Southeast
J&J Foods Provides Troops With a Life-Saving Gift: Shaving Cream
Through its ties to the community, three-store Gainesville-based grocer J&J Foods learned that soldiers in Afghanistan were running low on something very valuable: shaving cream. The soldiers use the white foam to mark suspected sites of roadside bombs, which can save soldiers’, and others’, lives and limbs. J&J got word through a Marine’s father that […]
Posted in, Shelby Content, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Offers Free Items with Flu Shot
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is offering its popular “What-A-Deal” promotion for flu season for the second consecutive year. Through Sept. 20, guests who use their Customer Reward Card when getting a seasonal flu vaccination will not only pay the discounted rate of $24.99 ($5 discount), but also will receive five free bonus grocery items valued at […]
Posted in, Southeast
Schnucks Puts Products on Sale to Clear Shelves
The Kroger Co.’s purchase of nine grocery stores and eight fuel center locations from Schnucks Markets Inc. will have a secondary effect for Mid-South shoppers: discounted products. “Right now, we’re selling down inventory in all stores,” Lori Willis, director of communications for Schnucks, said to the Memphis Business Journal. “There are some clearance sales that […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
2011 Kentucky Profile: Grocers Fighting the Wine Fight
The 2011 Kentucky Profile originally ran in the September 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Katie B. Davis/staff writer […]
Posted in, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Pearson Promoted at Laurel Grocery
Today, Dennis Butler, president of Laurel Grocery Co., revealed the promotion of David Pearson to the position of SVP sales and marketing. Reporting to Pearson in his new position will be John McCurry, EVP marketing; Larry Davis, VP perishables; Stephen Chesnut, VP sales; and Joe Livorsi, who joined Laurel Grocer Co. two weeks ago to […]
Posted in, Northeast, Southeast
Bottom Dollar Heading Disaster Relief Campaig
Bottom Dollar Food is inviting its customers to participate in the grocer’s Hurricane Irene disaster-relief campaign through Sept. 6 in support of the American Red Cross. The company has partnered with the national humanitarian organization to accept register donations at Bottom Dollar Food stores in Virginia and Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, as well as […]
Posted in, Southeast
Winn-Dixie to Convert SaveRite Stores
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has announced that it will convert all SaveRite-branded grocery stores to conventional Winn-Dixie-branded stores and discontinue the SaveRite banner. “Phasing out the SaveRite banner makes sense and supports Winn-Dixie’s neighborhood marketing strategy. For several years, Winn-Dixie’s business strategy has placed an emphasis on merchandising to the needs, tastes and preferences of local […]
Posted in, New Products, Southeast
Louisiana Food Co. Reveals Fall 2011 Voodoo Roast Seasonal Blend
Louisiana Food Co., a purveyor of “Certified” Louisiana specialty food products, unveiled Southern Pecan as its Fall 2011 Voodoo Roast Seasonal Blend coffee. This Southern Pecan blend offers a smooth twist to the company’s Voodoo Roast Dark coffee and will become available in markets and online near the end of September 2011. As will all […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast
2011 North Florida Profile: Focused on Economic Recovery
[gn_note color=”#6666ff”]The 2011 North Florida Profile originally ran in the June 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Katie B. […]
Posted in, Shelby Content, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Offering Flu Shots
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. now has flu vaccinations available in all Winn-Dixie in-store pharmacies to help prepare guests for the upcoming flu season. Guests will receive the flu vaccine for the discounted rate of $24.99 when purchased using their Winn-Dixie Customer Reward Card. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people get a flu […]
Posted in, Southeast
Tainted Beef Leads to Grocery Store Recall
At least three major grocery store chains have recalled some of their ground beef packages because they could be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., Publix Super Markets Inc. and Kroger Co. announced the recalls mainly in the southeastern U.S. and said they stem from problems at the National Beef Packaging Co. of […]
Posted in, Midwest, Southeast
Meijer Launches Latest Food Pantry Donation Program
With food pantries struggling to keep up with demand in late summer, Meijer launched its latest Simply Give campaign to provide support to local food banks and pantries. Unemployment continues to challenge the U.S. economy and an increasing number of people now focus on local food banks to help feed their families. To help ease […]
Posted in, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Issues Recall on Some Bakery Items
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling three mislabeled bakery items, lemon bar cakes, chocolate cherry bar cakes and the six-pack of iced cinnamon rolls
Posted in, Southeast
BI-LO Launches fuelperks! in Chattanooga
While gas prices continue to rise as quickly as the temperature, BI-LO stands ready to bring relief to Chattanooga-area residents with the much-anticipated launch of its exclusive fuel loyalty program. Now local customers can save money on gas by doing something they normally do—buy groceries—through BI-LO’s exclusive fuelperks!® program. Since the start of the program […]
Posted in, Southeast
Walmart Markets planned for Atlanta
Metro Atlanta is closer to getting two Walmart Market concepts, the first in the market, and more are in the pipeline according to an Aug. 1 article by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has filed plans for two Walmart Market stores, one in Snellville and the other in Marietta. First opened in 1998, […]
Posted in, Southeast
Publix Reports Sales Increase of More Than 5%
Lakeland, Fla., based Publix’s sales for the second quarter of 2011 were $6.6 billion, a 5.8 percent increase from last year’s $6.2 billion.
Posted in, Southeast
Kroger Marketplace Breaks Ground in West Knoxville
Kroger will break ground on construction of its new Knoxville-area Marketplace Aug. 2 at 10 a.m.