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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 inExecutive News, Beverage News, News, Southeast

Coca‑Cola N.A. President To Step Down; CFO To Lead On Interim Basis

by Shelby Team

The Coca‑Cola Co. announced that Jennifer Mann will step down from her role as EVP and president of the North America Operating Unit, effective Aug. 1. John Murphy, president and CFO, will assume responsibility for the North America Operating Unit on an interim basis. Mann will stay with the company through April as senior advisor […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Jackson’s Chips Expands Into Publix, Adding 1.4K Stores Across Southeast

by Shelby Team

Jackson’s, the snack brand known for chips cooked in avocado oil, has launched its products in Publix stores, marking a significant milestone in the company’s national retail expansion. The rollout began June 24 across more than 1,400 Publix locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. The initial assortment includes […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Launches Summers Without Hunger Campaign

by Shelby Team

Food Lion Feeds is launching its annual Summers Without Hunger campaign to fight childhood hunger during the summer months. Since the campaign began in 2019, it has helped provide more than 120 million meals across Food Lion’s 10‑state operating area. Customers can support the campaign by purchasing a specially designed Summers Without Hunger reusable bag […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Completes Store Remodel In Pikeville, KY

by Shelby Team

Food City has completed a major remodel at its store on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky. The project included a modern décor package, new flooring throughout and new bakery, deli and produce cases. The meat department received new islands, and the checkout area was enhanced with new cash registers and the addition of six […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Jefferson City, TN

by Shelby Team

Food City broke ground on a new store at W. Broadway Blvd. in Jefferson City, Tennessee, that will replace a current location. The 60,000‑plus‑square‑foot supermarket is expected to open next spring and will create about 75 new area jobs. “We appreciate the support the residents of Jefferson City and Jefferson County have shown our company, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast

The Winn-Dixie Co. Completes Store Conversions, Unites Under One Banner

by Shelby Team

The Winn-Dixie Co. has completed the conversion of eight Harveys Supermarket locations to the Winn-Dixie banner, unifying its store portfolio under one brand. The newly converted stores are located in Jacksonville (three locations), Lake City, Lakeland (two locations), Ocala, and Folkston, Georgia. “Completing these conversions is a defining milestone for The Winn-Dixie Company and an […]

Posted inBeverage News, News, Southeast

Coke Florida Opens $84M Distribution Center In Orlando

by Shelby Team

Coca‑Cola Beverages Florida LLC (Coke Florida) celebrated the grand opening of its new Orlando Distribution Center, an $84 million facility at 3095 Eunice Avenue. The 180,000‑square‑foot facility features 29 inbound and outbound docks and is capable of handling about 34 million cases annually. It supports distribution across a broad regional footprint including Orlando, Ocala, Daytona, […]

Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Promotes 2 Store Managers To District Roles

by Shelby Team

Food City has promoted Brad Holt and Eric Hozouri to district manager, joining the senior staff executive leadership team. They succeed Steven Jones and Brian Hemminger, who have advanced to new roles – Jones as senior director of produce and floral operations and Hemminger as senior director of foodservice and Starbucks operations. “Brad and Eric […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Harris Teeter, Marketing News, News, Southeast

Harris Teeter Launches ‘Aisle Adventures’ Discovery Campaign

by Shelby Team

Harris Teeter has introduced Aisle Adventures, an initiative it hopes will turn everyday grocery shopping into a time of discovery for shoppers. The program spotlights new, seasonal and trending items across departments, encouraging customers to discover products that soon may be on their shopping lists. Content will be shared across social media, influencer partnerships and […]

Posted inFeatured News, Feature, Grocery News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Southeast

Hispanic Supermarket In ATL Winning World Cup Summer

by Shelby Team

A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. host cities. […]