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 […]
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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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 […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
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 […]
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Harris Teeter President Antolock Retiring, DeBoer Named Successor
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter today announced President Rod Antolock’s retirement, effective Feb. 1. He will be succeeded by Tammy DeBoer, currently Harris Teeter’s SVP of merchandising, operations and marketing. Antolock has been with the company almost 22 years. “Rod’s leadership has been instrumental to the growth and success of Harris Teeter for more than […]
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Cal-Maine Foods Expands Cage-Free Production With $23M Project
The board of directors of Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has approved a $23 million capital project to expand the company’s cage-free egg production at its Okeechobee, Florida, production facility. The project will include the construction of two cage-free layer houses and one cage-free pullet house with capacity for approximately 400,000 cage-free hens and 210,000 […]
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Mann Packing Co. Introduces Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals
Mann Packing Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, has launched its Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals, a blend of fresh vegetables, grains and plant-based protein. Packaged in individual bowls, Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals are quick and warm […]
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Acosta Canada Appoints Industry Leader Ivany as President
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, has appointed Bill Ivany as president of Acosta Canada. He will report directly to Darian Pickett, CEO of North American sales for Acosta. Ivany has more than three decades of experience working extensively in operational management and sales roles in the […]
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Southeastern Grocers Awards $285K In Grant Funds To 24 Nonprofits
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced this year’s award recipients for the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program. The corporate initiative supports deserving nonprofits in the fight for racial equity and social justice and addresses widespread disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. The awards […]
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AGA Gives Annual Awards At Food Industry Finest Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Oct. 27, honoring its industry award winners. Speakers included Gov. Kay Ivey and President and CEO of FMS Solutions Robert Graybill. The food retail industry in Alabama provides more than 70,000 jobs with more than $2.2 billion in annual wages paid. Grocers pay more […]
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Wayne Farms Completes Divestiture Of Laurel Poultry Production Complex
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne Farms LLC, a subsidiary of Continental Grain Co., announced that on Oct. 17 it completed the sale of its Fresh Processing Complex in Laurel, Mississippi, to Amick Farms. The complex includes live production, hatchery, feed mill, manufacturing and production facilities. The divestiture is a key milestone toward completing the previously announced transaction, which will […]