As part of the company’s annual meeting, Harris Teeter store managers and directors, alongside leaders from the Harris Teeter Store Support Center, filled 13,500 backpacks with food for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It was inspiring to work alongside 300 of Harris Teeter’s valued ‘VolunTeeters’ to give […]
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 inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Alabama’s Grocery Tax Poised For Further Reduction This Year
After more than a decade of hard work, the reduction of Alabama’s grocery tax is finally a reality, according to Alabama Grocers Association President Ellie Taylor. Act 2023-554 passed the Alabama legislature, and on Sept. 1, 2023, the grocery tax rate was reduced from 4 percent to 3 percent. Alabama now joins the 47 other […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
First Wave Of Closures Includes 600 Family Dollar Stores
In its fourth quarter financial report for 2023, Dollar Tree announced it will shutter 600 Family Dollar stores during the first half of this fiscal year, as well close an additional 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree locations as their leases expire over the next several years. The decision was made based on the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Donates $200K To Support Students Across Southeast
Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) made $200,000 in donations to support the education and well-being of students at 10 colleges and universities in communities it serves. Publix collaborated with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide $100,000 in Publix Cares scholarships to 50 minority students attending select schools. In addition, Publix donated […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
GrubMarket Acquires NC-Based Performance Produce
GrubMarket has completed its acquisition of Salisbury, North Carolina-based Performance Produce, a vertically integrated fresh produce business that sells more than 80 different items to about 100 different retail customers across the Southeastern U.S. In addition to wholesale distribution, Performance Produce also provides comprehensive 4PL services, including inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing and cold storage, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Packaging News, Southeast
DS Smith Introduces DryPack Seafood Box
DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable, fiber-based corrugated packaging, is launching its DryPack seafood box in North America. A sustainable replacement for non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes, DS Smith DryPack is a no-leak, 100 percent water-resistant, fully recyclable box that, when packed with ice, can keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for more than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southeast
Lidl Appointments Will Boost Customer Experience
Lidl U.S. has appointed four industry veterans – Miguel Paradela, Frank Kerr, Tod Seiling and Michel Chao – to the company’s leadership team, with the aim of lifting the shopper experience. “I am excited to welcome Miguel, Frank, Tod and Michael to the team,” said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt. “Their combined expertise, incredible leadership […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Plans First Location In Louisville, KY
BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open its first club in Louisville, Kentucky, located near the Jefferson Mall, in early 2025. The BJ’s Louisville club follows its expansion into Tennessee and Alabama in 2023. “We are excited to offer our winning combination of value, convenience and assortment to families in Louisville,” said Bill Werner, EVP of strategy […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Alabama Brands Unite As Fenwick Acquires Wickles Pickles
Fenwick Food Group, a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., a consumer packaged goods investment firm, has acquired Dadeville, Alabama-based Wickles Pickles. According to Fenwick, the opportunity was timely, with the Wickles brand hitting a point where investment and additional resourcing was needed for scale. As investors operate in mainstream retail outlets with Moore’s Marinades and […]
Posted inProduce News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Titan Farms’ New Website Powering Peach Promotion
Titan Farms, a grower, packer and shipper of fresh peaches and vegetables in South Carolina, has launched a new website, designed to be an immersive hub for peaches. “We are delighted to unveil the new Titan Farms website, a digital platform that truly embodies our commitment to delivering not just the finest peaches, but also […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Acquisition Of Northeast Produce Is Lipman’s 12th In 20 Years
Immokalee, Florida-based Lipman Family Farms – an integrated network of growers, fresh-cut processors and distributors of produce – has acquired Northeast Produce, marking its 12th acquisition over the last 20 years. The Northeast Produce facility in Plainville, Connecticut, will continue to operate and serve customers under the Lipman umbrella. “We are thrilled to welcome Northeast […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Welcomes Red Pepper To API Ecosystem
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has partnered with Red Pepper to extend customer marketing and insights through the tech company’s shopper engagement platform. Red Pepper’s offering consolidates customer-centric marketing and equips retailers with a 360-degree view of shopper insights and analytics by integrating marketing and sales data between ECRS’ CATAPULT and Red Pepper. The collaboration will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
RELEX Mobile Pro Simplifying Item Replenishment Process
RELEX Solutions has introduced RELEX Mobile Pro, an advanced AI-driven in-store execution application for retailers, suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers. RELEX Mobile Pro is a solution for retailers looking to consolidate in-store tools and processes. It gives employees an accurate store ordering and tasking offering, with a particular focus on managing the complexities of the fresh […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Marketing News, Southeast
Longtime Publix Executive Joins Bay Food Brokerage
Bay Food Brokerage has expanded its leadership team by hiring longtime Publix Super Markets executive Nicki Crespo as director of fresh meat and private label. In her new position, Crespo will play a role in Bay Food’s private label opportunities and help guide the company in all initiatives involving meat departments in major supermarkets throughout […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
UNFI’s Second Spring, Summer Show Deemed Success
UNFI’s second spring and summer show of the year drew more than 3,300 customers from its U.S. East and Central regions to Orlando, Florida, for two days of networking with suppliers from across North America. “Customers came seeking deals for their shoppers, and suppliers were willing to accommodate them,” said Kelly Sosa, UNFI East region […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
Southern Glazer’s President Of West Region To Retire
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has shared that Patrick Daul, president of West Region, will retire from the company in July, with an announcement of his replacement forthcoming. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Patrick for many years, whose journey at Southern Glazer’s reflects not only his deep industry expertise, but also his unwavering […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets’ Milestone Rooted In Louisiana Produce
The Shelby Report of the Southeast recently caught up with Rouses Markets CEO Donny Rouse to discuss the 100th anniversary of City Produce and all things Rouses as the Louisiana-based grocer gears up for a big 2024. City Produce, whose centennial runs through May 2024, is the first company that the Rouses family started after arriving […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds Another Florida Supermarket To Growing List
Publix Super Markets has added a new store to its growing list of Florida locations. The 64,080-square-foot store at 101499 Overseas Hwy. in Key Largo offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery and deli and pharmacy area including a drive thru option. The new […]
Posted inFeature, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
CEO: Upshop Helping ‘Lessen The Load’ On Grocery Employees
The Shelby Report’s SVP Jan Meade recently caught up with Shamus Hines, CEO of Upshop, to talk about how the software company can aid grocery retailers and their employees. Hines said Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has operational technology that supports some of the more complicated workflows in the grocery store. These may be considered through three […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, Southeast
Georgia’s Economy Remains Strong Despite Possible Slowdown
Georgia’s post-COVID economy is expected to continue to expand in 2024, though it will grow at a slower rate. According to information from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business in its annual economic outlook report, the state should continue to outpace the national GDP growth rate, which is projected to be 0.8 percent […]