The grand opening festivities begin Oct. 21 with BJ’s Gas offering members $2-per-gallon regular gas from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m..
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 inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens 3 Stores In Georgia, Texas On Same Day
Sprouts Farmers Market opened stores in Newnan and Conyers, Georgia, and Bedford, Texas, on Oct. 16 as the grocer works toward 42 net new stores in 2026.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Houchens Food Group Names LaForest VP Of Real Estate, Store Development
The company concurrently announced two promotions in its hardware division.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Southeast
Compare Foods Stores In NC Rebrand As Frescal Supermarket
According to CEO Omar Jorge, the banner change is accompanied by investments in store environment, pricing and a new loyalty program.
Posted inExecutive News, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Announces Officer Retirements And Promotions
Publix CEO Kevin Murphy revealed two rounds of officer changes, one related to technology, one in industrial operations and finance.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Houchens Food Group Acquires Brooks Grocery
The two stores in Mississippi and one in Tennessee will continue to operate under the Brooks name.
Posted inAssociation News, Grocers Give, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Raises More Than $50,000 At Clay Shoot
Retailers, wholesalers, vendors and industry partners from around the state came together to support the foundation’s scholarship program.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, Suppliers
Butterball Refreshes Turkey Bacon With Smokier Flavor, New Look
The changes to Original Turkey Bacon and Lower Sodium Turkey Bacon were designed to give them a flavor and appearance closer to traditional bacon.
Posted inProduce News, New Products, Southeast, Suppliers
Fresh Express Adds 2 Restaurant-Inspired Chopped Salad Kits
“We see an opportunity to change the conversation around salad from routine to anticipation,” said Fabian Pereira of Fresh Express.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Grows Greenville Market With Dill’s Food City, Bi-Lo Acquisitions
The North Carolina-based grocer will have nearly 50 stores in the Greenville market following the two openings.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Organic Natural, Southeast
Plum Market To Launch Retail Innovation Award At Miami Beach F&B Expo
A presenting sponsor of the event, Plum Market will fast-track the best new packaged product exhibited.
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Retail, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize Reveals Next CEO, Elects USA’s Peters To Management Board
Thierry Garnier will join Ahold Delhaize and succeed Frans Muller as president and CEO in 2027.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Entering Charlotte Market With Ballantyne Opening Oct. 14
In preparation for the opening, the store team has donated $30,000 to area organizations.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast, Walmart
Publix, Walmart Supporting Hurricane Isaias Relief
Funding is being used to help residents in impacted communities with needs such as hot meals, water, showers and charging stations.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Cuts Ribbon On $1.6M City Store Refresh
Kroger held a community celebration Oct. 9 to unveil renovations at the Howell Mill Square store.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens 2 Stores, Marks 10th Location In Kentucky
The 10th Kentucky store opened less than three years after the first; 16 additional locations are planned in the state.
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Foods
Winn-Dixie Continues FL Investment With Alachua Opening
The new store features a modern design with contemporary interior signage that maintains the feel of the company’s 100-year heritage.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less Chooses eGrowcery For E-Commerce
“Our shoppers want a fast and easy way to get their groceries, and that’s exactly what this upgrade delivers,” said Cody McDaniel, co-owner of Piggly Wiggly Food For Less.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Winn-Dixie Co. Recounts 2026 Awards For Products, Community Impact
The company’s private label product honors covered several categories.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open 40th Florida Store Nov. 5
The Bradenton store also is the retailer’s first store in Manatee County.