U.S. comp sales up, but pharmacy rules, egg prices and SNAP program changes impacted their growth.
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, News, Southeast, The Giant Company
Martin’s Plans Aug. 7 Celebration For Remodeled VA Store
The Stephens City store is marking its 20th anniversary in conjunction with the remodel.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Southeast Piggly Wiggly Operator Launches Affordable Protein Initiative
With meat being the centerpiece of most family meals, the initiative is a way to help customers save, the grocer says.
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Delta Division Unveils Refreshed Oxford, MS, Store
One of the top-performing locations in the division, the refreshed store celebrates its Ole Miss ties.
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Cuts Ribbon On Renovations At North GA Store
The Gainesville store project included a new floral department and a new Murray’s Cheese shop.
Posted inPharmacy, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Harris Teeter, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Harris Teeter Adds Prescription Delivery Through Instacart
Customers now can have their eligible prescriptions delivered alongside their grocery orders.
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Reports Sales Up In Q2, Half; Comps Slightly Down
Medicare changes and economic headwinds contributed to the comp-store decreases.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Pharmacy, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Joins Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program
The Bridge program allows eligible Medicare Part D members fill GLP-1 prescriptions for weight management.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Southeast
SNAP Waiver Halted, But Other Legislative Battles Loom In Tennessee
TGCSA’s Rob Ikard said issues expected to resurface include surveillance pricing and food ingredient restrictions.
Posted inSustainability News, Costco Wholesale, Equipment & Technology, News, Southeast, West
Costco Distribution Center In Florida Gains Off-Grid Capability
The project, completed in conjunction with Trinity Energy, allows the facility to operate off the utility grid when needed.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize USA Adds Shoppable Recipes, Product Pages
The partnership is designed to help shoppers “move from discovery to cart with fewer steps,” says ADUSA’s Keith Nicks.
Posted inMarket Profile, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Southeast
South Point Grocery Adds Offshoot From Downtown Memphis Store
Castle Retail Group added a second South Point Grocery in Southaven, Mississippi, in late 2025, that joined its original downtown Memphis locations.
Posted inSoutheast, Independent Store News, News
Lidl US To Open New Virginia Store In August
The new location at 7511 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church is slated to open Aug. 12.
Posted inFeature, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Shelby Content, Southeast
Family-Owned Grocery Basket Marks 50 Years In Grenada, MS
What began with one man cutting meat in his future father-in-law’s store has grown into a multi-generational grocery company built on hospitality and quality in north-central Mississippi. Located at 1770 Commerce St. in Grenada, between Memphis and Jackson, Grocery Basket celebrated its 50th anniversary June 18 with a community celebration featuring company officials, employees, vendor […]
Posted inShelby Content, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Lowes Foods, News, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Lowes Foods’ Tim Lowe On Growth, Value And Why Retailers Must Earn A Spot In AI’s ‘Consideration Set’
Lowes Foods President and CEO Tim Lowe discusses six store openings and conversions, the consumer shift to value and why grocery retailers must earn a place in AI’s consideration set.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground For New Store In Oneonta, AL
The Abingdon, Virginia-based grocer’s expansion in Alabama continues, with this new location expected to open next spring.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, News, Southeast
Joseph’s Classic Market Debuts Loyalty Program Built On Catapult
Joseph’s Classic Market, a family-owned gourmet grocer in South Florida, has launched the Joseph’s Loyalty Program, a customer rewards initiative designed to deepen relationships with shoppers while preserving its hospitality-first experience. Powered by ECRS’ Catapult unified transaction platform, Joseph’s program was implemented in all four of its stores, giving shoppers a way to earn rewards […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Opening Another Store In Huntsville Market
Food City is set to open a new 57,000-square-foot store on Wednesday, July 22, at Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama. The location is the fifth of six stores the grocer has planned for the Huntsville market. The store will serve residents of Athens and Limestone County. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well […]
Posted inSoutheast, Independent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets
Publix Reopens Winter Haven, FL, Store At New Location
Publix has reopened its Winter Haven, Florida, store at a new location, debuting a 54,964-square-foot supermarket July 16 at Mariana Acres at 1075 Brookstone Road. The store offers traditional departments including a full-service deli, produce, scratch bakery, meat, seafood and pharmacy. “While the location may be new, customers will find the same friendly service they […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, News, Southeast
AGA Annual Show Featured ‘Stars, Stripes and Celebration’ Theme
The Alabama Grocers Association held its 2026 Annual Show July 6-9 in Destin, Florida, featuring education, bagger competitions and the Spirit of Alabama Award.