Bobby McDowell, VP of store operations for Lucky California, got his start in the industry in 1983 with Skaggs Alpha Beta. He has worked his way up through the ranks and has worked with a couple of different companies over his career, including box-format stores. His aunt worked at Alpha Beta and got him a […]
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Posted inPlant-Based News, West
Abbot’s Butcher Expands Distribution To Three Major Retailers
Costa Mesa, California-based Abbot’s Butcher has expanded its distribution at Target, with the retailer carrying Abbot’s Butcher’s “Chorizo” at 1,215 stores nationwide. Additionally, Abbot’s Butcher can now be found in 159 The Fresh Market stores and 73 Fresh Thyme stores with its portfolio of plant-based products, including “Chorizo,” Ground “Beef” and Chopped Chick’n. Kerry Song, […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Nonfood Items, West
Non-Food, Alcohol And Pharmacy Important To The Save Mart Shoppers
Dave Herbers, VP of non-food, alcohol and pharmacy for The Save Mart Companies, was on a different path before he joined the grocery industry. Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, he attended Miami University in Ohio and majored in math and statistics. After a stint with General Electric, he “spent 13 fantastic years in the food […]
Posted inMarketing News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Stores To Hold Pop-Up Hiring Event May 21
Bashas’ Family of Stores is holding pop-up hiring events May 21 at all of its grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, in addition to its distribution center in Chandler. On this day, each location will have a welcome table with signage and a table for on-the-spot interviews so that managers can hire job applicants immediately. […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, West
Groceries On The Go To Save Mart Customers, Anywhere, At Any Time
The Save Mart Companies offer an on-demand grocery delivery service to customers in partnership with robot delivery company Starship Technologies. The Save Mart Cos. was the first grocer in the U.S. to work with Starship Technologies, according to a previous article of The Shelby Report. The debut of the advanced contactless delivery service embraced the […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Merchandising News, West
Local Merchandising Essential To The Save Mart’s Neighborhood Identity
James Gillespie is senior director of local merchandising at The Save Mart Companies. He acknowledges it’s a department not found at most retailers. The local merchandising department tries to find those products that are important to local shoppers in each neighborhood. “It’s about getting our stores to be merchandised to the neighborhood to what our consumers […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Sparkling Ice Launches New Flavors, Packaging For ‘Cheers To Heroes’
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has launched its third annual “Cheers to Heroes” campaign to honor and celebrate America’s veterans. This year’s campaign will have a focus on saluting U.S. veterans by partnering with two charitable organizations, Honor Flight Network and Homes For Our Troops, using new flavor launches to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, West
Fresh Cravings Rebrands, Introduces New Flavors, Donates $250K
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand, has debuted a new look and expanded its portfolio of hummus products at Walmart stores. Sporting all new packaging and brand imagery, Fresh Cravings Everything Bagel, Honey Jalapeño and Spicy Red Pepper Hummus join its three original flavors: Roasted Red Pepper, Classic and Roasted Garlic, in the […]