As of July 29, 2024, Food Lion now offers its home delivery service at 100 percent of its 1,108 stores in its 10-state operating area. Food Lion’s expansion of home delivery in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia means the retailer now offers the service or grocery pickup in more than […]
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 inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Add 3 Locations In Florida, New York
BJ’s Wholesale Club is adding three new clubs to its footprint in 2024, located in Staten Island, New York; Brooksville, Florida; and St. Johns, Florida. “Families in Florida and New York love the value of BJ’s membership, and we’re thrilled to bring unexpected savings to more communities as we expand our footprint,” said Bill Werner, […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Introduces 11 New Bakery Products
Flowers Foods Inc. has introduced 11 new bread and snacking products from its Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake and Mrs. Freshley’s brands. The varied innovations include protein bars, smaller-sized loaves, breakfast items, flatbreads and a new keto bun, among others, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to developing new and differentiated products […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens New Store In Lakewood Ranch, FL
The Fresh Market has opened its newest store in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, marking the first location for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 48th in Florida. The new 24,034-square-foot store at 11525 SR 70 E will offer full-service produce, deli, meat, seafood, bakery and floral departments, in addition to a variety of […]
Posted inProduce News, Food Lion, Southeast
Shuman Farms Celebrates Beginning Of Vidalia Onion Season
Shuman Farms, a grower and shipper in the sweet onion industry, is celebrating the beginning of the Vidalia onion shipping season, marked by a series of events with partners Food Lion and Royal Food Service. The Vidalia onion season began on April 17 with Shuman Farms sending the first shipment from its Cobbtown, Georgia, facility. […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News
SEG Celebrates Earth Month, ESG Progress
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) is celebrating its progress and commitment to fostering stronger communities and a healthier world with the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. To continue making a difference in its communities, the grocer is donating 33,500 reusable bags and supporting local conservation efforts through volunteerism and monetary donations […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Continues To Solidify Presence In Florida
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has opened a new store at 11341 Normandy Blvd. in Jacksonville, Florida. The grocer previously opened two new supermarkets April 18 in the Sunshine State – 19050 Corkscrew Road in Estero and 7655 Stadium Parkway in Melbourne – and also reopened its store at 81 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Publix adds these […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
Alliance Retail Group, Swiftly Unveil Retail Media Network
Alliance Retail Group has launched its Retail Media Network in conjunction with Swiftly, offering more than 1,400 independent retailers a way to connect more personally with their 22 million unique consumers through digital and in-store campaigns. “What sets our Retail Media Network apart is that our retailers will receive 100 percent of the dollars we […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
SEG Begins Donation Campaign Supporting Children’s Hospitals
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) is partnering with eight children’s hospitals across the Southeast to raise funds for pediatric health care provided to local children. Through April 30, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers are encouraged to donate $1, $5 or round up their total grocery bill to support a local children’s hospital. Donations will aid each […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Continues Florida Expansion With 2 Store Openings
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix continues its expansion in the state by holding two store openings – one at 1940 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. in Sarasota and another in 1220 E. Palm Dr. in Homestead. The Florida stores offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Harris Teeter To Sponsor Annual Cooper River Bridge Run In SC
Harris Teeter will return as the sole presenting sponsor for the 47th annual Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina. “Harris Teeter has been serving the Lowcountry for 48 years, growing in the community right alongside the Cooper River Bridge Run,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “We’re thrilled to be back […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Appoints Parsons As Product Owner Of Self-Service
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has appointed John Parsons as the product owner of self-service. Parsons brings with him a successful history in the information technology and services industry, with expertise in retail, customer relationship management, IT service management, management and account management. Having accumulated 47 years of experience in retail automation and store systems, Parsons’s […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods’ Bakeries Achieve 2023 Energy Star Certification
Flowers Foods has announced that 14 of its bakeries have earned Energy Star certification in 2023, placing them in the top 25 percent of all U.S. commercial bread and roll bakeries for energy efficiency. To qualify, the bakeries must meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Becoming an Energy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Ranks Among Most Trustworthy Companies
For the third year in a row, Southeastern Grocers has been named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. “Our dedication to our associates, customers and communities forms the cornerstone of our mission, and [this accolade] serves as a testament to our enduring commitment to integrity and excellence,” said Raymond Rhee, SEG’s chief […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Midwest, Southeast
BJ’s Plans 5 New Clubs In Southeast, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club has shared plans to add five clubs to its footprint. The retailer previously announced plans to open 12 new clubs and 15 gas stations this fiscal year. The company has announced the following club locations: Maryville, Tennessee, in the Knoxville market. This will be BJ’s fourth location in Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the company’s […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
‘Buy Alabama’s Best’ Focus Of AGA Sampling Event
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA), the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Alabama Food Manufacturers and Producers Association (AFMPA) held a media briefing and sampling event for the Buy Alabama’s Best campaign March 20 on the Capitol lawn in Montgomery. Speakers included Gov. Kay Ivey; State Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate; AFMPA President Melinda […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Maintains Energy Star Partner Status
For the 23rd consecutive year, Food Lion has received the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The grocery retailer is the only company in the U.S. to receive the distinctive honor for so long. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sponsors the annual […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Sysco Recognizes Fire Department For Employee Bridge Rescue
Sysco has filled two Louisville, Kentucky, firehouse pantries and donated $20,000 toward their annual award banquet in a gesture of thanks for their bridge rescue of a Sysco delivery partner. Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican was joined by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill in honoring the firefighters and first […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast, Sustainability News
DS Smith Introduces Shop.able Carriers For Grocery Shopping
DS Smith has introduced Shop.able Carriers, a line of recyclable, reusable boxes for supermarkets that replaces plastic shopping bags. They help provide consumers with a more sustainable and convenient packaging solution for grocery shopping. The durable, stackable boxes – designed and manufactured by sustainable fiber-based packaging producer DS Smith – feature the company’s patented, food-safe and water-resistant […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds Two Florida Locations To Expanding Store Count
The Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has added two supermarkets – at 11635 Moccasin Wallow Road in Parrish and another at 2335 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando – to its expanding list of Sunshine State locations. These Florida stores offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli […]