The Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit, powered by Matthew 25: Ministries, has been deployed to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the deadly flooding throughout Tennessee. The mobile laundry vehicle will begin services in Waverly at the Walmart Supercenter on Walton Drive, providing free, full-service laundry to residents affected by […]
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 inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Bags 25 Awards For Private Label Products
Twenty-five of Southeastern Grocers’ private label products won awards from Store Brands Editors’ Picks for excellence in innovation, flavor and variety. SEG is the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The grocer’s Naturally Better line of products received gold medals for its organic baby food purees, as […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Acosta Examines Evolving Impact Of COVID-19 On Consumer Behavior
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, has released its latest COVID-19 Shopper Insights report, COVID-19 Shopper Insights: Which Habits Are Sticking? The report examines pandemic-related shopping behaviors that are continuing to impact the CPG industry as COVID-19 evolves. According to Acosta’s research, about 45 percent of […]
Posted inWomen of Influence, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Nominations Open For Shelby Southeast ‘Women Of Influence’ Program
Nominations are currently being sought for the 2021 Southeast Women Of Influence In The Food Industry recognition program. This program will recognize inspirational female figures in a special section in the November edition of The Shelby Report of the Southeast. The Griffin Report of the Northeast has seen ongoing support for this recognition program for […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Atlanta Division Plans COVID Booster For Long-Term Care Patients
According to recent CDC updates pending FDA approval and ACIP recommendations, all Americans will be eligible for a booster/additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 20 and eight months after the completion of their initial vaccine series. To encourage more residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine and ensure residents in long-term care facilities […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
All Food Lion Stores To Host Open Interviews On Aug. 24
Each of Food Lion’s more than 1,100 stores will host open interviews from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 24. Applicants can simply walk into their nearest Food Lion during one of these times and meet with a member of the store leadership team to discuss available opportunities at that store. A similar hiring event Food […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Eckrich Kicks Off College Football Playoff Partnership With Contest
Smithfield, Virginia-based Eckrich, the maker of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and deli meats, has continued its partnership as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of the College Football Playoff. To kick off the 2021 season, Eckrich is launching a multifaceted campaign, including a social contest – College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion – […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Pinkston, Swanson Honored With 2021 SEPC Lifetime Membership Award
The Southeast Produce Council, headquartered in Millen, Georgia, is honoring Steven Pinkston and Frank Swanson with one of its highest honors, the SEPC Lifetime Membership Award. Pinkston is a produce professional with more than 40 years in the industry. He retired June 15. Prior to retirement, Pinkston held the position of director of business development […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Southeast
SEPC Names 2021 Next Generation Award Nominees
Millen, Georgia-based Southeast Produce Council has recognized several individuals who have been nominated for this year’s Next Generation Award. This award honors an SEPC member 39 years or younger who has been employed in the produce industry for at least four years and has made a significant contribution to the industry. To qualify for the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kalera Acquires &ever GmbH To Form Global Leader In Vertical Farming
Kalera AS, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, has entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of all shares in &ever GmbH, a global leader in baby leaf indoor farming. The agreement is for a total consideration reflecting an enterprise value for &ever GmbH of 130 million […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mastronardi, AppHarvest Join In AgTech CEA Venture To Feed America
Mastronardi Produce Ltd. and AppHarvest have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form FarmCo, a joint venture to develop a portfolio of controlled environment agriculture facilities to expand the supply of fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens, to Mastronardi’s existing fresh produce marketing and distribution business. FarmCo will have its own leadership team and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, Southeast
Publix Introduces GreenWise Plant-Based Burgers And Tenders
In response to increased customer demand for more plant‑based protein options, Publix is launching the company’s first pea-based chickenless tenders and meatless burger patties. The GreenWise Chickenless Tenders, arriving in stores this week, and the GreenWise Meatless Burger, released in April, offer the texture and taste of meat while providing 11 and 19 grams of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General Commits $250K To American Red Cross
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced a $250,000 partnership with the American Red Cross to extend the company’s disaster relief efforts and support the nonprofit’s Disaster Responder Program. Dollar General’s extended support will help the Red Cross be prepared to serve those impacted by the more than 60,000 natural disasters and other emergencies that occur each […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farm Rich Names Roberts Its First ‘Chief Cheese Officer’
This summer, frozen snack brand Farm Rich announced its first nationwide search for a cheese-loving, content-creating individual to join its team as chief cheese officer. After reviewing more than 1,500 submissions, Phil Roberts of Kingsport, Tennessee, was selected for the role. In his honorary Chief Cheese Officer role, Roberts is receiving a $5,000 stipend, plus […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
ADC Appoints Hughes As First Chief Growth Officer
John Hughes has joined Applied Data Corporation, a global provider of store operations platforms built for grocery and convenience retailers, as its first chief growth officer. He will lead ADC’s sales, customer success, partner, marketing and HR teams to align and drive the company’s go-to-market strategy. He will join ADC’s executive leadership team led by CEO […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Matrix Announces Sale Of Sherman V. Allen Inc.’s 13 Mac’s Market Stores
Richmond, Virginia-based Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Sherman V. Allen Inc. on the sale of its 13 “Mac’s Market” branded convenience retail stores and one commissioned agent site to Global Partners LP. The company’s stores are located in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts and sell Citgo […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
NCR Signs Agreement To Acquire Cryptocurrency Leader LibertyX
NCR Corp, an enterprise technology provider, has agreed to acquire LibertyX, a cryptocurrency software provider. “Due to growing consumer demand, our customers require a complete digital currency solution, including the ability to buy and sell cryptocurrency, conduct cross-border remittance and accept digital currency payments across digital and physical channels,” said Tim Vanderham, chief technology officer for NCR […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Foundation Donates Nearly $400K To Hunger Relief
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has distributed nearly $400,000 in grants to 143 nonprofit organizations across its 10-state footprint. The grants will support the organizations’ efforts to combat food insecurity and provide nutritional education to neighbors. A full list of organizations receiving grants can be found here. “Food Lion takes pride in being a part […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Uncle Matt’s Organic Unveils Brand Refresh With New Logo
Uncle Matt’s Organic, based in Clermont, Florida, is debuting its new look featuring a redesigned logo and packaging. It’s been just over a year since the brand was welcomed back home to founder and CEO Matt McLean, who built and subsequently sold the company to Dean Foods in 2017 and bought it back in 2020. The refresh […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Presidente Supermarkets’ Expansion Includes New Stores And Warehouse
Miami-based Hispanic grocer Presidente Supermarkets is opening seven new stores in 2021 plus a new wholesale concept. The family owned company, founded in 1990, is led by Omar Rodriguez. The new warehouse distributors concept, Omax Plaza Wholesale, will be housed in a 100,000-square-foot building on 24 acres in Kissimmee, Florida. Together, the seven stores and Omax Plaza […]