North Florida’s biggest retail grocery news over the past year arguably came out of Jacksonville. Following a deal announced in August 2023 and completed in early March this year, Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie brand, along with sister banner Harveys Supermarkets, now are owned by Aldi, the value-focused retailer headquartered in Batavia, Illinois. Aldi said the deal […]
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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, Southeast
ECRS Introduces EBT Chip, Tap Technology For Retailers
Recognizing the need for enhanced security measures, ECRS has spearheaded the transition to chip and tap technology for EBT payments. Through collaboration with industry experts, ECRS’ E-Payments team has implemented support for the new SNAP EBT chip cards, allowing payment acceptance to retailers running ECRS’s CATAPULT Retail POS software. This initiative not only demonstrates ECRS’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods Elevates Food Safety, Productivity With SmartSense
SmartSense by Digi has begun a new strategic relationship with Lowes Foods to automate asset health monitoring, integrate proactive maintenance and digitize food safety. Lowes Foods is owned by Alex Lee Inc., along with IGA and KJ’s Market locations. The SmartSense IoT Sensing-as-a-Service framework will protect more than 5,000 assets across 141 Lowes Foods locations. Founded […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Offers Customers Virtual Care Services
Publix Pharmacy customers have access to a virtual care service powered by WellSync. By filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek medical care from a licensed provider with no appointment needed and from the comfort of their home. “Publix Pharmacy continues to remove barriers so our customers can receive convenient health care services,” […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
BJ’s Shares Plans For New Stores In New Jersey, North Carolina
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of its newest clubs, set to open in early 2025. The stores in Hanover Township and Southern Pines will mark the retailer’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our membership offers to even more families in New Jersey […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Chattanooga, TN
Food City officials broke ground June 6 on a new supermarket on Lee Highway in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 56,000-square-foot retail supermarket, which will create 50-75 new area jobs, is expected to open early next year and will serve as a replacement for its current location. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Preps For Opening Day In Pulaski, VA
The new supermarket that Food City is opening today on East Main Street in Pulaski, Virginia, replaces the grocery’s previous location in the city. “We have served the residents of Pulaski and the surrounding county for the past 24 years, and we’re excited to provide our valued customers with a new state-of-the-art Food City to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, IGA, Market Profile, Southeast
Reigning U.S. Retailer of the Year Pocahontas IGA Mixes It Up In Marlinton, WV
Pocahontas IGA in Marlinton, West Virginia, has been named one of the 2024 U.S. Retailers of the Year by the Independent Grocers Alliance, the highest honor the organization bestows upon its retail members. Owner Rob Hilleary and his team were nominated by their wholesaler, Merchant Distributors Inc., for their innovative store operations and for moving […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Prepares To Open Store In Beaufort, SC
Harris Teeter will hold a grand opening June 25 for its Lady’s Island store at 163 Sea Island Pkwy. in Beaufort, South Carolina. The grand opening will begin at 4 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting, followed by Harris Teeter’s Taste of Teeter event with complimentary food and beverage samples and live music. The registers will be […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS, CoupDog Complete Initial Integration Phase To CATAPULT Platform
CoupDog, a next generation digital coupon provider, has completed the first phase of its integration to ECRS’ CATAPULT Retail POS platform. The new integration allows ECRS retailers access to CoupDog’s cutting-edge blockchain-powered coupon platform, providing an exceptional omnichannel experience for shoppers at CATAPULT-operated locations. Because CATAPULT Retail POS uniquely runs the same transactional logic across all retail […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Retail Federation Executive: Grocery Industry In Florida Remains Resilient
Many Central Florida businesses are optimistic about the economy, according to a report by WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The report featured an update from Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting, who stated the central region and the state should be able to avoid the worst impacts […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Laurel Grocery Co., Southeast
Several Employees Assume Expanded Roles At Laurel Grocery
Laurel Grocery Co. shared that four employees have been promoted to new positions with expanded responsibilities and that a fifth is joining the company as a buyer. The company said the moves will position it for the long-term future and for continued growth and advancement of all workers. [RELATED: Laurel Grocery Named Wholesaler Of The […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Work Underway On First Wawa Stores In Kentucky
Wawa has broken ground on its first two stores in Kentucky – one at 9650 Preston Crossing Blvd. in Louisville and the other at 3012 Lexington Road in Nicholasville – that are projected to open in the late second quarter of 2025. The groundbreaking ceremonies included VIP customers, state and local officials and charity partners. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Publix Continues Funding To Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Publix is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8 by continuing to support sustainable seafood practices and helping to protect ocean wildlife. The retailer is continuing its 14-year support of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. This past year, Publix has donated $130,000 to support fishery improvement projects that enhance sustainable seafood practices. “Publix is committed to […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
Food City’s Harris Crowned Tennessee’s Best Bagger
Kobey Harris, a courtesy clerk at the Food City in Powell, took top honors at the annual Tennessee’s Best Bagger competition May 16, edging six other contestants from across the Volunteer State for the trophy. The event is part of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association’s annual convention. As state champion, Harris is eligible […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion’s Feedys Award Recipients Hailed For Fighting Hunger
During its ninth annual Feedys Awards, Food Lion Feeds honored a select group of partner food banks, volunteers, community leaders and associates for their efforts to address food insecurity across the grocer’s 10-state footprint. “At Food Lion, we believe no one should have to choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries,” said Kevin […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
Produce Takes Center Stage At Detwiler’s Farm Market
Detwiler’s Farm Market is very much a family affair. Henry Detwiler Sr. and his wife, Natalie, have nine children, many of whom work for the Sarasota, Florida-based company. The Detwilers opened their first brick-and-mortar store in 2009. Now with six locations, Henry Detwiler remains as CEO but has turned over the day-to-day operations to his […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
James, Koch Welcomed Into TGEF’s Hall Of Eagles
The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation (TGEF), the nonprofit arm of the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association (TGCSA), has inducted Betsi James of Food City and Paulo Koch of Alliance Retail Group into the Hall of Eagles, its hall of fame. “Betsi and Paulo are deserving of this high honor, because they have both made […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Taste Of The Southeast: Why The Grocery Landscape Stands Out In This Area
by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery industry across the United States is a complex ecosystem, but the Southeast boasts a unique landscape shaped by regional preferences, strong community ties and a dominant player: Publix. In this report, part of Shelby Publishing’s Successfully Selling Regional Grocers series this month, let’s dive […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
TGCSA Recognizes 2024 Retailer, Supplier Of The Year
The board of directors of the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) has recognized Richard K. “Rick” James as its 2024 Retailer of the Year, while also identifying Tommy Harber as Supplier of the Year. The Retailer- and Supplier of the Year designations represent the highest honors bestowed by the organization’s member leadership, and traditionally […]