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Chitimacha Tribe-Backed Second Raintree Market Fills Grocery Gap In Jeanerette, LA

by Lorrie Griffith

Raintree Market’s second south Louisiana location opened in the town of Jeanerette on Nov. 19, 2025 – filling a grocery void that had left the town’s residents without a full-service supermarket for more than three years. The store, a tribal enterprise of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, is located at 1001 East Main St. The […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Beverage News, News, Southeast

Winn-Dixie Returns To Daytona As NASCAR Race Title Sponsor

by Shelby Report Staff

The Winn-Dixie Company and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida have begun a new partnership to bring the Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola race to Daytona International Speedway on Aug. 28. The 2026 event marks the first time since 2008 that the Winn-Dixie name has appeared as the entitlement partner of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, News, Southeast

Dollar General Offers 70+ Back-to-School Items At $1 Or Less

by Shelby Report Staff

As families and educators prepare for the new academic year, Dollar General has priced more than 70 back-to-school items at $1 or less. “The back-to-school season can put pressure on household and classroom budgets, especially when everything is needed at once,” said Steve O’Brien, VP, division merchandise manager. “Our focus is on offering the essentials customers […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Southeast, The Giant Company

The Giant Co. Begins Major Remodels At 3 Stores In PA, VA

by Shelby Report Staff

The Giant Co. has begun renovations at two Martin’s stores in Winchester, Virginia, and one Giant store in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. All three will remain open during renovations, which are expected to be completed by year’s end. The Martin’s stores in Winchester are located at 1950 S. Pleasant Valley Road and 200 Rivendell Court. The former […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast

Detwiler’s Farm Market Expanding To North Port, FL

by Shelby Report Staff

Detwiler’s Farm Market has announced plans for a new location in North Port, Florida, with an anticipated opening in the fourth quarter of 2028. The store, located at 5001 N Sumter Blvd., will be the family-owned grocer’s first new construction, its southernmost location and largest market to date. “Our customers have been asking us for […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Reopens In Fernandina Beach, FL

by Shelby Report Staff

Publix has reopened its store in the Island Walk Shopping Center at 1421 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach, Florida, following a remodel that expanded the location to 55,701 square feet. The store reopened July 2 with new services including Pours (beer, wine, coffee, tea, smoothies and acai bowls), made-to-order burritos, nachos and bowls, made-to-order pizza […]

Posted inBeverage News, News, Southeast

Coca‑Cola Consolidated Packs 300K Meals To Fight Food Insecurity

by Sommer Stockton

Coca‑Cola Consolidated announced it reached its goal of providing 250,000 meals to local communities across its territory in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Teammates packed nearly 300,000 meals since the start of this calendar year, exceeding their goal. “Giving back to the communities where we do business is a fundamental part of who we are […]

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

Food City Partners With Petty Family For PVA Donation Drive

by Shelby Report Staff

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has launched its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City, featuring NASCAR legend Richard Petty and his son Kyle Petty supporting the cause. Since 2011, Food City has raised more than $4.5 million for PVA, fueling its mission to ensure disabled veterans receive the benefits they earned, the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southeast, Southwest

Brookshire Bros. Begins Partnership With Evermore In TX, LA

by Shelby Report Staff

Brookshire Brothers, an employee‑owned grocery and pharmacy chain with stores in Texas and Louisiana, has begun a retail partnership with evermore, a smart benefits administration company. Medicare Advantage members and Medicaid beneficiaries with evermore’s &more card can use their benefits at more than 100 Brookshire Brothers locations, many of which serve as the primary – […]

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Publix Unveils New Store In Naples, FL

by Shelby Report Staff

Publix has debuted a new 48,388‑square‑foot store in the Neapolitan Way Shopping Center at 4601 9th St. N in Naples, Florida. The store, which opened July 2, features an upstairs seating area for customers, along with ramen bowl options and sushi, expanding the store’s fresh, ready‑to‑enjoy offerings. “We’re excited to welcome our customers to their […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Continues FL Growth, Adds 2 New Supermarkets

by Shelby Report Staff

Publix has opened two new Florida stores: a new 48,387‑square‑foot site at the Shoppes at Citrus Creek at 42660 Highway 27 in Davenport and a 50,325-square-foot supermarket at 8710 W. Lake Ruby Drive in Winter Haven. The Davenport store opened June 25 while the Winter Haven site opened June 18. The locations feature traditional departments […]

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Winn-Dixie Donates $100K To USO Through Customer Round-Up Program

by Shelby Report Staff

The Winn-Dixie Company is donating $100,000 to the USO to support service members, veterans and military families in Florida and Georgia. The contribution was raised through the grocer’s four‑week in‑store donation program, with additional support from The Winn-Dixie Company Gives Foundation. Customers were invited to donate $1, $5 or round up their total at the […]

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Sedano’s Launches Donation Drive For Venezuela Earthquake Relief

by Shelby Report Staff

Sedano’s Supermarkets is responding to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela with a corporate donation of truckloads of bottled water to Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the launch of a long-term community donation drive across all 32 of its stores in South and Central Florida. Beginning June 29, the locations will serve as community donation drop-off […]

Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, News, Southeast

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

by Shelby Report Staff

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 Report Staff

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 Report Staff

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 […]