Stacy Wiggins has joined Schriever, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets as regional VP of operations, overseeing the east region of the company. She brings more than 30 years of expertise leading strategy and operations to the role. Wiggins will work closely with Donny Rouse, CEO, and the executive team. “We are actively planning for our next phase […]
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.
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Food Lion $50M Deposit To Support Diverse-Owned Lending At M&F Bank
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion, an omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, has announced a $50 million deposit supporting M&F Bank, the second-oldest minority-owned bank in the United States. M&F Bank has branches located in Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The deposit will provide the bank with greater financial […]
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Acosta To Acquire Premium Retail Services, Broaden Omnichannel Reach
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Premium Retail Services, a provider of tech-enabled retail merchandising, in-store sales and training, advanced analytics, and other purpose-built solutions for omnichannel retail. The acquisition represents another step forward in Acosta’s commitment to provide a suite of progressive service offerings. […]
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SEG To Expand Regional Offerings Through New Local Supplier Program
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is hosting a local supplier sourcing event to collaborate with local businesses, and in turn, provide stores with an expanded variety of local products. The Local Supplier Connect program will give local businesses within SEG’s five-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their products for a chance to be featured on […]
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Dollar General Opens 18,000th Store, Celebrates With Donation
Gulf Shores, Alabama is the site of the 18,000th Dollar General store. The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company marked the occasion by donating $18,000 to Gulf Shores Elementary School, which aims to support ongoing literacy and education programs within the school district. Additionally, customers were provided with complimentary gift cards and tote bags filled with vendor products. […]
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Seo Joins Sprouts Farmers Market’s Dania Beach, FL Opening Dec. 1
Cookbook author and TV show host Danny Seo will be at the Dec. 1 grand opening of the new Sprouts Farmers Market store in Dania Beach, Florida. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held before doors open at 7 a.m. at the new location at 150 South Compass Way. The store is the first Sprouts in […]
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Dollar General, DoorDash Partner For On-Demand Delivery Of Essentials
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General is partnering with DoorDash, a last-mile logistics platform, to offer on-demand delivery of household essential items, including food, snacks and cleaning supplies. “At Dollar General, we strive to make shopping hassle-free and affordable, and our partnership with DoorDash reiterates DG’s commitment to provide convenient and contactless options,” said Emily Taylor, Dollar […]
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Food Lion Feeds, Customers Partner To Provide 4 Million-Plus Meals
Food Lion Feeds has kicked off its annual “Holidays Without Hunger” campaign with a goal of providing more than one million food boxes to families in need, equaling more than four million meals. Through the campaign, which runs until Dec. 14, customers can purchase and donate a specially marked, prepacked “Holidays Without Hunger” food box […]
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Catalina, Coupon Bureau Partner On New Standard In Coupon Security
In partnership with the Association of Coupon Professionals and the Coupon Bureau, St. Petersburg, Florida-based Catalina will be the first company to offer omnichannel marketing campaigns featuring the next standard in coupon security GS1 US (AI) 8112 in both digital and paper formats. This new 8112 standard will enable real-time validation of coupon offers at […]
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SEG Receives 2 Salute To Excellence Awards From PLMA
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. received two Salute to Excellence Awards for new products from the Private Label Manufacturers Association. SE Grocers Shelled Roasted Salted Pistachios claimed one of the Salute to Excellence awards this year. The protein snack food is sustainably grown by a family owned business in San Joaquin Valley, California. SE Grocers Naturally […]
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SEPC Announces Southern Exposure’s Lineup For 2022
The Southeast Produce Council has announced its speakers for the upcoming Southern Exposure: The Marvel of Produce, set to take place March 3-5. Premiering at the Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, this year’s conference will be themed to celebrate the next generation of superheroes within the produce industry. The following guest speakers have […]
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Publix Super Markets Gingerbread Store Now Available
The Publix Super Markets Gingerbread Store is available in stores, just in time for the holiday season. This kit has everything needed for Publix fans to continue the classic tradition of building gingerbread houses with loved ones. The limited-edition kit is available while supplies last. The Publix Gingerbread store features include: Prebaked and notched gingerbread; […]
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New Marietta, GA Publix Opens Nov. 10, Brings 135 Jobs To Area
Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 7 a.m. on Nov. 10 in the East Cobb Crossing shopping center in Marietta, Georgia. This 37,400-square-foot store, located at 4269 Roswell Road, will bring 135 new jobs to the area. It will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with full-service bakery, deli, […]
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SEG Launches Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquets To Fight Hunger In Florida
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has launched its Bloomin’ 4 Good program to help fight hunger across the Florida communities that Winn-Dixie stores serve. The new program provides a way for customers to give back to local neighbors in need with every Bloomin’ 4 Good floral bouquet sold at all Florida Winn-Dixie stores. Dewayne Rabon, SVP and […]
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Publix Named One Of Fortune’s Best Workplaces
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 5 of the 15 best large retail workplaces. With more than 1,280 stores across seven states, Publix associates named its resources, culture and giving back as reasons they enjoy working there. “Our company was founded over 90 years […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division Offers New Annual Membership To Customers
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has announced Boost by Kroger Plus, an annual membership providing additional convenience and value for customers, as part of its loyalty program. For either $59 or $99 per year, Boost provides customers access to free delivery and additional benefits like 2X fuel points, up to $1 off per gallon of fuel. “Customers are increasingly […]
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‘Publix Quick Picks’ Virtual Convenience Store Now Available In Southeast
Instacart and Publix are introducing the grocery retailer’s virtual convenience offering – Publix Quick Picks. Available across Publix’s seven-state footprint, the new storefront allows customers to shop from its assortment of fresh groceries, pantry and household essentials, meals and snacks for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes with Instacart Priority Delivery. Publix Quick Picks first launched in September […]
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Carlie C’s IGA Continues To Expand Its Service Area
‘Challenging environment’ persists, but also offers grocer opportunities by Eric Pereira / content creator Mack McLamb, owner of Carlie C’s IGA, which has 25 stores in North Carolina, plans to open two more locations this year. His stores are primarily in the eastern part of the state, however the new ones will be more central. […]
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Carolina Food Industry Council: Conditions Edge Toward Normalcy
President urges group to be ‘present, active and involved’ by Eric Pereira / content creator There has been some return to normalcy this year with in-person events in North and South Carolina, according to Lindsey Kueffner, executive director of the Carolina Food Industry Council. She recently checked in with The Shelby Report of the Southeast […]
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Food Lion Unveils $127M Investment In 87 Store Remodels
Food Lion has completed remodeling 87 stores across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, offering neighbors an expanded variety of new products and services and an easier shopping experience. The list of the 87 remodeled stores can be found here. “We’re excited to welcome our neighbors in these towns and cities into their […]