AgTech leader AppHarvest, a certified B Corp., has named Julie Nelson its EVP of operations. Nelson will lead efforts to scale AppHarvest’s network of farms and to build manufacturing and supply chain capability to ensure efficient delivery of consistent, high-quality products to major grocers and restaurants. AppHarvest is focused on farming more sustainably, using up […]
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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7-Eleven Doubles Down On Dining With New Store In Tennessee
7-Eleven is debuting Tennessee’s first newly-built store in the town of Murfreesboro, south of Nashville. It will be the very first to feature the convenience retailer’s two most popular restaurant concepts – the Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits – under one roof. The opening marks the expansion of the convenience retailer’s footprint in the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Offers ‘Try It, Love It Or Your Money Back’ On 8,000-Plus Products
A recent SEG consumer survey revealed that 99 percent of customers perceive private label products as equal to or better than similar products from national brands. Southeastern Grocers Inc. is helping customers save with its SE Grocers private label products that offer a guaranteed lower everyday price on more than 8,000 items. Due to supply […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Titan Farms’ Sustainable Packaging Receives High Praise
Ridge Spring, South Carolina-based Titan Farms has brought back its sustainable, eco-friendly packaging this summer to meet the increasing demand for less single use plastics. “Nature’s Peach” box is a 100 percent recyclable four-pack that uses earthy tones to highlight the peaches. The durable yet convenient packaging allows shoppers to carry by the center handle […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weiss Joins Kalera As Advisor And Proposed Board Member
Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, named Andrea M. Weiss as advisor to its board of directors. In this role, Weiss will work closely with Kalera’s Board of Directors as it prepares the firm for a future U.S. listing of its stock. She also will be presented […]
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weigel’s Convenience Store CEO McMullen Dies At Age 74
Weigel’s CEO Kenneth E. McMullen, 74, of Powell, Tennessee, died July 29, 2021. In 1981, he joined Weigel’s Inc., an East Tennessee convenience store chain and dairy, in what would become a 40-year career. His initial job with Weigel’s was as the company’s operations manager. McMullen was instrumental in the company’s growth through his innovative […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Aptean Launches Integrated CRM For Food And Beverage ERP Products
Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions based in Alpharetta, Georgia, has launched integrated Customer Relationship Management software for its Food and Beverage Enterprise Resource Planning products. The integration of CRM and ERP will enable food and beverage customers to view orders, timelines, complaints and follow-ups without ever leaving their ERP system. Food […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion’s MVP Named The No. 2 Loyalty Grocery Retail Program
Food Lion’s MVP Savings Program was ranked second in The Loyalty Report’s Best U.S. Grocery Retail Programs of 2021. The Loyalty Report is recognized as the industry’s longest standing and largest global study on customer engagement, loyalty attitudes, behaviors, drivers and distribution. This is the second consecutive year Food Lion’s MVP Rewards customer loyalty program […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Tennessee Grocers Group Seeks Swipe Fee Fairness
‘Particularly unfair’ merchants have to pay fee on tax portion by Eric Pereira / staff writer The Tennessee Grocery and Convenience Store Association had some accomplishments during the state’s recent legislative session, but its leader said the group already has set its sights on next year. The first priority that President and CEO Rob Ikard mentioned […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Grocery Shopii Selected For Microsoft For Startups
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Grocery Shopii, a retail technology company that adds personalized meal planning directly into a grocer’s e-commerce, has been inducted into Microsoft for Startups, a global program dedicated to accelerating the trajectory of high-potential startups to enable growth at scale. As a program member, Grocery Shopii will have exclusive access to Microsoft technology, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Commemorates 65th Anniversary In Louisiana With Celebration
Winn-Dixie is celebrating its 65th anniversary in Louisiana with a series of community events throughout the greater New Orleans area to honor the culture, people and community that have supported the grocery retailer since 1956. To commemorate the anniversary and Winn-Dixie’s dedication to the state, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared July 28 as Winn-Dixie Day in […]
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DS Smith Hits Seven Of Its Key Sustainability Milestones
DS Smith, a global sustainable packaging company based in Atlanta, Georgia, has hit seven of its key sustainability milestones – including meeting targets on the circular economy, forest management, community engagement and water management. The company’s 2021 Sustainability Report revealed that over the last year, it had trained all 700 designers on the circular economy […]
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Acosta: Multicultural Shoppers Have Growing Influence In Grocery Retail
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has released its second “The Why? Behind The Buy: Multicultural Shopper Insights” report, detailing grocery shopping trends and behaviors of multicultural consumers. With $3.9 trillion in buying power, Hispanic, Black and Asian shoppers in the U.S. are making an impact on the grocery industry. According to Acosta’s research, online grocery shopping among all shopper groups […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Offers Round Up Campaign To Feed Neighbors In Need
As part of its ongoing commitment to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves, Food Lion customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the proceeds being donated to the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. The campaign runs through July 27, and donations can be made at each of […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Savannah And Oak View Group Unveil Naming Rights Partnership
The City of Savannah, Georgia, and Oak View Group Facilities, managers and operators of the soon-to-open 9,500-seat arena, unveiled a multi-year naming rights partnership with Enmarket, the chain of convenience stores based in Savannah. As a result, the arena will be named Enmarket Arena. The deal was brokered by Global Partnerships, the sales and marketing arm of Oak View Group […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Seapak’s Salmon Burgers Offer Alternative For Summer Grilling
Grilling enthusiasts can now enjoy a taste of the coast at home with wild-caught Alaskan Salmon Burgers from St. Simons Island, Georgia-based SeaPak, one of America’s specialty seafood brands. A better-for-you alternative to traditional grilling proteins, SeaPak’s salmon burgers combine 100 percent wild-caught salmon with restaurant-style seasoning. “SeaPak’s Alaskan Salmon Burgers are a true summer […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kill Cliff Secures Distribution Deal With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Atlanta, Georgia-based Kill Cliff has forged a distribution deal with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits that is poised to drive retail growth for the Kill Cliff portfolio, headlined by Joe Rogan’s Flaming Joe CBD beverage. “Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, is filling the void and leading the industry with national CBD distribution,” […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General Celebrates Grand Opening Of Walton, Kentucky DC
Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its Walton, Kentucky distribution center on July 20, alongside employees, company executives, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and other officials. Representing an approximate $65 million investment in Boone County, Kentucky, the Walton facility is expected to create 300 new distribution and private fleet career opportunities and support more than […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Lipton Iced Tea And T-Pain Launch New Summer Campaign
Lipton Iced Tea is teaming up with multi-award winning hitmaker T-Pain to star in a digital content series called “Have Some Tea with Cousin T.” As an added bonus, Lipton is also launching a sweepstakes in which one grand prize winner will receive an ultimate cookout with Cousin T aka T-Pain himself. “No matter how busy I […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger To Sponsor 680 The Fan’s Annual Tailgate Golf Classic
Kroger will be a presenting sponsor for sports radio 680 The Fan’s Annual Tailgate Golf Classic. “Kroger’s sponsorship will benefit LEAD, providing funds for the organization’s mission to empower an at-risk generation to lead and transform Atlanta, using baseball to teach African-American boys how to overcome three curveballs that threaten their success: crime, poverty and racism,” said […]