Dole plc has announced the release of its first sustainability report since the 2021 merger of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Co. This report sets out the organization’s refreshed sustainability framework and offers a new set of environmental, social and governance goals through 2030. With global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U.S. headquarters in […]
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 inMarketing News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Riteway Sales And Marketing Shares Company Promotions
Lakeland, Florida-based Riteway Sales and Marketing has announced new leadership changes in the company. Effective Jan. 1, Steve Critelli, EVP, will assume the role of president. Jim Hall will move from president to chairman and CEO of the organization. “As part of our succession plan of the company, we are elevating Steve to oversee the […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
WP Rawl Sponsors Wreaths Across America Events
Pelion, South Carolina-based WP Rawl, a grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens, was the major sponsor of two annual wreath-laying ceremonies honoring fallen U.S. veterans on Dec. 17, which is National Wreaths Across America Day. WP Rawl donates the use of its trucks, trailers, fuel and drivers to pick up loads of hand-made wreaths in […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Merchant Distributors, Southeast
MDI, Design House Launch Digital Circulars, Retail Media Network
Ideal by Design House has announced a marketing agreement with Hickory, North Carolina-based Merchants Distributors. The arrangement allows MDI’s 600 grocery stores in 12 states access to Ideal’s Retail Media Network and upgrade to dynamic digital circulars. The network allows consumer packaged goods companies to choose a target audience and attract attention to promotional content along with video, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Names Southern Exposure’s Speaker Lineup
The Southeast Produce Council has announced its lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Exposure: Produce – The Final Frontier. Taking place March 3-5 at the Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, this year’s conference will encompass SEPC Chairman Tim Graas’ platform, “Inspiring innovation today for a sustainable tomorrow.” “We are extremely proud and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS To Host Ignite 2023 Retail Conference In Charlotte, NC
ECRS will host the Ignite 2023 Retail Success Conference Aug. 7-9 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event will be the ninth Ignite, where retail and technology executives come together with industry thought leaders from across the country. Guests will able to share insight and ideas and explore innovative solutions to optimize retail performance. Attendees will […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens Two New Locations In Tennessee
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new locations in Tennessee. The stores, at 445 Highway 109 N. in Lebanon and 1931 Long Hollow Pike in Gallatin, will each have 130 workers. “We are excited to expand across the region with the opening of our Publix in Lebanon and Gallatin,” said Jared Glover, media relations […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Perdue Donates $50K Grant To Yadkin Family YMCA
Perdue Farms, as part of its “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” outreach, is supporting YMCA of Northwest North Carolina in Yadkinville, with a $50,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. The Yadkin Family YMCA is conducting a capital campaign to fund an expansion of its facility. The 9,000-square-foot addition will consist of three multi-purpose/group exercise rooms, a community meeting […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Donates $145K To Local Schools Through Program
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has donated $145,451 to participating schools through its Together in Education program. Together in Education, Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools throughout its communities, offers schools three payouts per school year. This is the first of three payouts the company will make to schools during the 2022-23 school year and brings the total […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Locations In Florida, Georgia
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new locations in the Southeast. The grocer opened a store in the Town Center at 11055 Daryl Carter Parkway in Orlando, Florida, and one in the Eagles Corner Shopping Center at 101 Tormenta Way in Statesboro, Georgia. The 48,387-square-foot stores will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods To Acquire Papa Pita Bakery
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has announced an agreement to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins and flat breads. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in early 2023. Founded in 1983, Papa Pita operates a 270,000-square-foot facility […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Announces Fourth Kentucky Location
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has acquired property for a fourth store in Kentucky. Located at Flat Rock and Shelbyville roads, the store will be its third in Louisville. Plans for the 48,387-square-foot store include a pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors, offering beer, wine and spirits. The store is anticipated to open in the second quarter […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Study Reports Shoppers Frustrated By Excessive Packaging
Online shoppers are fed up with a glut of packages arriving too big for the products being shipped, too flimsy, covered with too much tape or not being waterproof or recyclable. Those are among the main findings of a new national survey by packaging provider DS Smith, which tracked the frustrations amid a jump in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Blue Star Foods Submits Application For Salmon Aquaculture Farm
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Taste of BC Aquafarms, has submitted an application for an aquaculture license to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval for a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system salmon farm. The proposed facility, located in Campbell River, British Columbia, would annually produce 1,500 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Hosts Community Giveaways Ahead Of Grand Opening
On Dec. 14, Winn-Dixie will hold the grand opening ceremony for a store at 100 Little Cypress Drive in St. Johns, Florida. The celebration will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. with live entertainment and sampling. Following the grand opening, activities will continue from 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 2-7 p.m. on Dec. 16 […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Kapi Kapi Growers Introduces Oro Pineapples
Miami, Florida-based Kapi Kapi Growers meets retail and foodservice demand with the addition of its new Oro Pineapple. This new product will be offered alongside Kapi Kapi’s traditional and crownless pineapple varieties, as well as their premium quality bananas. Derived from the Spanish word for gold, Kapi Kapi’s Oro Pineapples has a high-shell color to catch shoppers’ […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Square Roots, Gordon Food Service Opens Facility In Kentucky
Square Roots and Gordon Food Service have announced the opening of a new climate-controlled, indoor farm in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Since establishing their strategic partnership in 2019, Square Roots and Gordon Food Service have been building indoor farms together across the continent with the ultimate aim of bringing locally-grown food to customers at a global scale. In the past […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Donates $30K To Nonprofits In North Carolina
Harris Teeter will donate $30,000 in gift cards to nonprofits in Moore County, including the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina – Sandhills and other local organizations. This donation will support recovery efforts after a long-lasting power outage. “We are deeply rooted in supporting our communities during times of crisis,” said Danna Robinson, […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Food Lion Expands Home Delivery In Two States
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its home delivery service to new locations in Georgia and South Carolina. Customers in the additional delivery zip codes listed here can use Food Lion’s To Go website or the app to confirm availability and place orders. The delivery fee will be waived for the first order of $35 or […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Unveils Top Five Trends For 2023
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has released new information the retailer gathered on the top five trends for 2023. New global flavors continue to be part of food discovery. As some global cuisine has become mainstream, Eastern Mediterranean cuisine has brought aromatic flavors to enhance everyday dishes. Sauces, like Matbucha, are used as a condiment […]