Tom Leonard, owner of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market in Richmond, Virginia, learned many life lessons from his father, including how to succeed in the food business. He said his father, the late Stew Leonard, had two rules, which literally were set in stone. “Rule one, the customer’s always right. Rule two, if they’re wrong, reread […]
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 inProduce News, Association News, Southeast
IFPA’s Global Produce, Floral Show Donations Go To Atlanta Nonprofits
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) donated 226,735 pounds of produce and 8,575 pounds of flowers following this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. The rescue and distribution came in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America network, which serves 29 counties in Atlanta and North […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Opening Nears For Harris Teeter’s Third Store In Apex, NC
Harris Teeter is preparing to debut a new store Nov. 12 at 2810 Teachey Place in Apex, North Carolina. The store will open to the public at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, followed by the Taste of Teeter event, featuring free food samples, live music, bar events and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Related: Harris […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Announces Death Of Former Longtime Leader
Houchens Food Group has announced the death of former President and COO James “Jimmy” Kent Nichols, on Nov. 5, 2024, 11 days after being diagnosed with glioblastoma. Nichols was born on July 10, 1959, in Clifton, Texas, and graduated from Crockett High School in Austin in 1977, according to his obituary. He got his start […]
Posted inExecutive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Shares CEO Succession Plan
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne-Sanderson Farms has announced that COO Kevin McDaniel will succeed President and CEO Clint Rivers, who is retiring at the end of the company’s fiscal year on March 31. McDaniel, who will assume his new role April 1, served the company as senior director of fresh operations and as VP and general manager of the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
North Carolina’s Business-Friendly Environment, Efforts Draw National Accolades
For the fifth year in a row, CNBC has named North Carolina one of the top three states in which to do business. Gov. Roy Cooper attributed the ranking to the continued investment the state is making in its skilled workforce and thriving economy. He added that major investments by companies across all sectors are […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Begins Annual ‘Friends & Pets’ Holiday Food Drive
Food City has launched its seventh annual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and CEO. “Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Retailers Find Influx Of Carolinas Newcomers With No Pre-Existing Loyalty ‘Fair Game’
The Shelby Report recently checked in with Lindsey Kueffner, executive director of the Carolinas Food Industry Council, to learn about the key issues poised to impact the region in the coming months. The populations of North Carolina and South Carolina continue to grow. With that, so does the number of grocery stores. Most food retailers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Donates $170K To American Cancer Society
Following Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Winn-Dixie has donated $170,000 to the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign and its movement to raise lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors and their families. This donation was made possible through contributions from Winn-Dixie customers and employees during the grocer’s annual community donation program […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Food Giant MS Store Managers In Hattiesburg
Houchens Food Group’s Store Manager Appreciation Awards events continued in August for both Food Giant divisions. Events were held in Biloxi and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dothan, Alabama. A luncheon was held Aug. 15 at Doubletree by Hilton in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Special speakers included Stephanie Reid from Shelby Publishing, Shane Allison from Alliance Retail Group and […]
Posted inProduce News, Food City, Southeast
Food City’s Bilbrey Named Produce Manager Of The Year
Dusty Bilbrey, produce manager for the Food City in Sevierville, Tennessee, was named the International Fresh Produce Association’s Produce Manager of the Year grand-prize winner. Bilbrey received the award earlier this month at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. IFPA annually hosts the Retail Produce Manager Awards, recognizing the top 20 produce […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Son Of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market Founder Named President
T.J. Leonard has been named president of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market, a farm fresh food store in the Richmond, Virginia, area. The son of store founder Tom Leonard and a grandson of retailer Stew Leonard Sr., he will oversee day-to-day operations of the store, as well as planning and finance. “T.J. might have been born […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
New Biloxi Store Is Fifth For Rouses Markets In Mississippi
Rouses Markets celebrated the grand opening of its fifth location in Mississippi with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 16 at 2384 Pass Road in Biloxi. The event featured Biloxi Mayor Andrew “Fo-Fo” Gilich, local dignitaries and Rouses Markets CEO Donny Rouse, who welcomed the community to the 60,000-square-foot store. The location, Rouses’ 66th overall, expands the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Opens New Store In Ocoee, TN
Food City held a grand opening Oct. 16 for a new 46,000-square-foot store on Whitewater Drive in Ocoee, Tennessee. “We are excited to be joining the Ocoee retail community and look forward to serving the residents of Ocoee and Polk County,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. The location includes an in-store […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Food Giant Store Managers In Dothan, AL
Houchens Food Group’s Store Manager Appreciation Awards events continued in August for both Food Giant divisions. Events were held in Biloxi and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dothan, Alabama. A luncheon was held Aug. 27 at Spring Hill Suites in Dothan, Alabama. Special speakers included Stephanie Reid from Shelby Publishing, Shane Allison from Alliance Retail Group and […]
Posted inFood Lion, Produce News, Southeast
Food Lion Provides 10M Meals Through Annual Apple Bag Campaign
Through its annual Food Lion Feeds Gala Apple Bag campaign, Food Lion joined forces with customers to provide more than 10 million meals to help address food insecurity. The foundation will award grants to support local hunger-relief organizations to help ensure access to food, provide nutritional education and job skills training programs across the omnichannel […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Southeast
Publix SVP Bornmann Retiring, 2 Officers Promoted
Publix Super Markets SVP of Product Business Development Dave Bornmann will retire after 41 years of service. With his retirement, Publix has promoted two officers, effective Jan. 1. “We are grateful for Dave’s more than four decades of dedicated service to Publix, our associates and the communities we serve,” said CEO Kevin Murphy. “He’s been […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
WP Rawl Moves From Nature’s Greens To WP Rawl Farms
WP Rawl, a grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens, has rebranded its flagship value-added brand from Nature’s Greens to WP Rawl Farms. The transition marks a milestone for the company as it returns to its roots, building on the brand established in 1925 by founders Walter and Ernestine Rawl. The company decided on the change […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Butterball Launches Cook From Frozen Turkeys
Butterball has introduced its Cook from Frozen Premium Whole Turkey, a new offering for the Thanksgiving holiday. Created with convenience in mind, the new Cook from Frozen turkey requires just two steps: unwrap and roast, with no thawing required. The most popular questions received by the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line are about how and when to thaw […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Food Giant Store Managers In Biloxi
Houchens Food Group’s Store Manager Appreciation Awards events continued in August for its Food Giant divisions. Events were held in Biloxi and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dothan, Alabama. On Aug. 14, a luncheon was held at Pier 44 Restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi. Special speakers included Stephanie Reid from Shelby Publishing, Shane Allison from Alliance Retail Group […]