Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is launching a community donation program benefiting the American Red Cross to raise funds in preparation of peak hurricane season. Customers can help the nonprofit by donating $1, $5 or by rounding up their grocery bill through Sept. 27. According to the National Hurricane Center, August through October is considered the most […]
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 inBeverage News, Southeast
Greene Concepts Expands BeWater Distribution In Southeast
Marion, North Carolina-based Greene Concepts has announced its Florida distributor, H2O Artesian, has finalized an agreement with a major retailer that has more than 200 grocery stores in the Southeast U.S. With this release, more people will be able to buy Be Water, Greene Concepts’ bottled artesian spring water. Brian Adkins and Mike McMurray, H20 […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Kapi Kapi Growers Builds On Logistics Team With New Hires
Miami, Florida-based Kapi Kapi Growers, a producer of pineapples and bananas, has hired Latishia Bryant and Sharonda Masters. With nearly 14 years of experience in fresh produce transportation logistics, Bryant joined Kapi Kapi as logistics manager with a focus on program execution and relationship building for the company. Bryant brings knowledge in supply chain management and […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC To Highlight Industry Innovations, Insights At Conference
The Southeast Produce Council will highlight the latest industry innovation and insights Sept. 22-24 at its SEPC conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. “Insight from our board of directors told us that there are four areas where innovation occurs in produce – at the farm, in the store, on the menu and for the planet,” said […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized On People’s ‘Companies That Care’ List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has ranked No. 28 on the 2022 People “Companies that Care” list. This is the company’s third consecutive year on the list, which highlights U.S. companies that demonstrate respect, care and concern for employees, communities and the environment. “Since our company was founded in 1930, Publix has prioritized taking care of our employees, […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Promotes Roach To Chief Strategic Projects Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has promoted David Roach, formerly president of cake operations, to chief strategic projects officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Roach is responsible for leading various strategic projects for the company and will continue to report to Brad Alexander, chief operating officer. Tom Winters, Flowers’ chief supply chain officer, is responsible for overseeing […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Center Store, Southeast
Publix Named To Newsweek’s Best Customer Service List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Best Customer Service list, ranking No. 1 in the supermarket category for the sixth year in a row. “One of Publix’s founding principles is treating our customers like royalty,” said Maria Brous, director of communications, Publix. “More than 92 years later, we still pride ourselves on […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Dot Foods Holds Groundbreaking For Distribution Center
Dot Foods broke ground Aug. 29 on the company’s 13th distribution center in Manchester, Tennessee. The center, located at 600 Manchester Industrial Parkway, will create more than 250 jobs in the first three years of operation. Work on the Manchester distribution center will begin immediately, with a goal of having the facility operational in fall 2023. Dot selected […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Donates $340K To School Programs
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has donated $340,000 to aid more than 420 public schools, supporting teachers, staff and students during the school year. A three-week community donation program was held in all Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores. The grocer’s customers and employees across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi contributed by rounding up […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Coke Florida’s Broward Facility Becomes GreenCircle Certified
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has announced that its Broward manufacturing facility has obtained GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. Coke Florida is the local Florida bottler with exclusive sales and distribution in 47 counties across the state. It operates manufacturing facilities in Tampa, Orlando, Broward and Jacksonville. The Broward certification moves the company to having 75 percent […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Duke’s Introduces Brand’s First Mascot
For the first time in its 105-year history, Richmond, Virginia-based Duke’s Mayo has a mascot, Tubby. He introduced himself in the previous weeks to consumers through his social media accounts. The mascot engaged with fans, media personalities, celebs and brands, including Dolly Parton, Taco Bell and Krystal. “Tubby, the mascot, is one more way Duke’s continues […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Retailers In Kentucky Face ‘Slow And Sluggish’ Economy
Supply chain continues to be a challenge for Kentucky grocers, as they are having difficulty getting products to put on the shelves. There also are related issues such as the drought and late planting due to flood, said Steve McClain, director of communications and public affairs for the Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association. “We […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Food Lion Expands Pickup Service At 15 Additional Stores
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has announced the expansion of its grocery pickup service to 15 stores in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee. The grocer is offering shoppers their first pickup for free. The 15 stores that now feature grocery pickup services are in Blue Ridge and Dawsonville, Georgia; Clarksville, Columbia, East Ridge, Nashville and Smithville, Tennessee; […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Dollar Tree Names Davis As CFO
Chesapeake, Virginia-based Dollar Tree has hired Jeffrey A. Davis as chief financial officer. “For many years, Jeff has been recognized as a strong and collaborative retail business partner, driving superior financial and operational results,” said Mike Witynski, president and CEO. “Jeff has a proven track record of strategic leadership, and building and developing talented teams. I […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Promotes Garratt To President, CFO
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corporation has promoted CFO John Garratt to president, effective Sept. 1. Garratt will retain his role as CFO, which includes oversight of the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. As president, Garratt will add responsibilities for the company’s initiative relating to healthcare and its expansion to Mexico. Garratt joined Dollar General […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized On Forbes’ Best Employers By State List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Forbes’ America’s Best Employers by State list for the fourth year in a row, this year ranked No. 3 in South Carolina. The company also finished No. 28 in Florida, No. 26 in Georgia, No. 23 in North Carolina, No. 20 in Tennessee and No. 19 in Alabama. “At […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
DS Smith Begins Testing Packaging Of Straw, Seaweed, Flowers
Atlanta-based DS Smith is exploring new sustainable options for its packaging, testing materials typically seen in gardens, parks and beaches. The company is working to give new life to alternative fibers for paper and cardboard, including daisies, straw, cocoa shells, miscanthus and seaweed. The research follows a national DS Smith survey in which 59 percent of consumers say […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Opens New Location In Pittsboro, NC
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has opened a new location in the Briar Chapel area of Pittsboro, North Carolina. The store, located at 70 Ballantrae Ct., is the third store that Food Lion has opened this year. “I’m very excited to bring our easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to more of our neighbors in […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Holds Annual Summer Board Meeting
The Southeast Produce Council held its annual summer board meeting Aug. 9-11 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. Prior to their series of meetings, attendees were given a tour of the Biltmore Estate to commemorate the SEPC’s gathering. “It was a special board meeting in Asheville. We had extremely productive sessions, and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Awards $70K In Employee Scholarships
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is awarding $70,000 in college scholarships to 28 employees to help fund their future education. The Southeastern Grocers scholarship program has provided more than $125,000 in scholarships since its founding in 2020. Each academic school year, interested employees with at least six months of tenure can apply for the program after […]