Sprouts Farmers Market held its third quarter conference call Oct. 29, covering not only financial results but several other topics, including its plans around new store growth. By the end of this year, the Phoenix, Arizona-based grocer will have opened more stores than originally planned, and the pace will continue to ramp up, company executives […]
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The Shelby Report of the West covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West
Emerging Young Leaders Poised To Carry Northgate Founders’ Legacy Forward
Oscar González serves as COO and co-president of Northgate González Market. Brother Miguel had served alongside Oscar at the helm of the company until his recent retirement. Now brother Jesús has moved into the co-presidency slot with Oscar. As other members of the second generation begin to retire, Oscar believes that one of the top […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
The Save Mart Companies, Keurig Dr Pepper Launch Hunger Relief Campaign
In partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, The Save Mart Companies has launched its annual “Friends Feeding Friends” holiday food drive, running through Jan. 1 at all stores across California and western Nevada. The partners have committed a combined $120,000 in matching donations to encourages shoppers to support food banks throughout the region. “‘Friends Feeding Friends’ […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
FoodMaxx Debuts 2 Supermarkets In CA With Savings Competition
FoodMaxx celebrated the grand opening of two new stores – at 844 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose and 3705 El Camino Real in Santa Clara – on Nov. 5 with a community “Bag Your Savings” competition that raised more than $8,500 for local nonprofits. The stores, operated by The Save Mart Companies and formerly […]
Posted inMarketing News, News, The Kroger Co., West
MasterChef Loyalty Campaign To Launch At QFC Stores
Quality Food Centers (QFC), a banner of The Kroger Co. with 58 supermarkets in the Pacific Northwest, has added a new earn-and-redeem component to its “More Taste. Less Waste.” loyalty campaign. With the addition, QFC customers earn digital points that can be redeemed for MasterChef kitchenware. The campaign marks QFC’s second collaboration with TCC, a global […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
Idaho-Based M&W Markets Relishes History, Plans For Future
M&W Markets has its headquarters in a dairy barn about five minutes from downtown Boise, Idaho. The barn was built more than 100 years ago, complete with two silos out front. “We do take a little bit of pride in that, our agricultural roots as a family,” said Rich Tate, a member of the third […]
Posted inProduce News, News, West
Main Street Produce Expands Strawberry Program
In preparation for what is expected to be a strong strawberry season in the coming months, Main Street Produce is expanding its program with broadened shipping operations across multiple key growing regions in Baja and Central Mexico, Florida and Santa Maria and Oxnard, California. “Our commitment has always been to provide exceptional strawberries our customers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Donates $13M In Gift Cards To Food Banks
Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation and its charitable program Nourishing Neighbors, is accelerating the distribution of $13 million in holiday gift cards to food banks at a time when millions of Americans face increasing challenges accessing food. “This is our sixth year to give holiday gift cards to community food banks, and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, New Seasons Market, News, West
New Seasons Market Joins U.S. Food Waste Pact
New Seasons Market has become the latest grocery retailer to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact, an initiative led by ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce food waste throughout the supply chain. New Seasons Market joins 26 other food businesses and organizations signing the voluntary agreement, which uses the “Target, Measure, Act” framework to facilitate industry […]
Posted inBakery News, Albertsons, Deli News, News, West
Afresh Introduces AI-Powered Fresh Solutions In Albertsons’ Stores
Afresh has completed the nationwide rollout of its Fresh Replenishment solution across the bakery and deli departments at all Albertsons Cos. stores. This technology has been implemented in the retailer’s bakery, deli, meat, seafood and produce departments. Afresh’s technology applies patent-pending AI and data modeling to align Albertsons Cos.’ ordering, inventory and demand understanding for […]
Posted inProduce News, Gelson's, News, West
Gelson’s Markets, Flashfood Bring Produce Box To Los Angeles
Flashfood has debuted its signature Produce Box – a mix of affordable, fresh and high-quality produce – in Gelson’s Markets stores. Shoppers in West Hollywood, Silver Lake and surrounding neighborhoods can reserve $9 assortments of seasonal fruits and vegetables nearing peak freshness through the Flashfood app, then pick them up at participating Gelson’s stores. This […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West
Simbe’s Tally Inventory Robot Deployed In Harmons Stores
Simbe has deployed Tally, its autonomous shelf-scanning robot, across Harmons, a neighborhood grocer in Utah, to optimize inventory management and deliver a consistently exceptional customer experience. Following a five-store pilot, Tally is live across 17 of Harmons locations, bringing real-time shelf intelligence and automation in store. Tally captures real-time, shelf-level data on product availability, pricing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Partners With Ria Money Transfer
Heritage Grocers Group has partnered with Ria Money Transfer to bring an improved money transfer experience to customers across its portfolio companies – Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Markets – and expand services from select El Rancho Supermercado locations to the entire chain. Many of Heritage’s customers maintain ties to loved ones abroad, and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, News, West
Schroeder Retires, Mullin New President At Albertsons’ NorCal Division
Albertsons Companies has announced the retirement of Karl Schroeder, president of its Northern California Division, after 49 years of service. Noting that Schroeder had previously shared his intention to retire, the company said in a statement that it had implemented a succession plan, with Kelly Mullin becoming president of the division. Mullin, who previously served […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, UNFI, West
UNFI Completes Rooftop Solar Array At DC In Riverside, CA
UNFI has completed its eighth – and largest – rooftop solar array installation, helping reduce energy consumption at its distribution center in Riverside, California. Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the 6.7MW array is expected to generate about 80 percent of the site’s electricity needs – enough to power about 1,500 homes every year. “Our onsite renewable […]
Posted inProduce News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Named National Mango Board Retailer Of The Year
The National Mango Board (NMB) presented Vallarta Supermarkets with the Mango Retailer of the Year award for 2025, recognizing the company for its year-over-year sales growth, creative in-store merchandising and consumer engagement campaigns. Each year, the award celebrates retail partners that go above and beyond in their support of the mango industry. Honorees are selected […]
Posted inNews, Independent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Raises Over $1M For Student Scholarships At Annual Golf Tournament
Cardenas Markets held the 21st annual Cardenas Markets Foundation Golf Tournament on Sept. 16 at Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, California, raising more than $900,000 to support scholarships for students in communities the grocer and Los Altos Ranch Markets serve. Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Markets are banners of Heritage Grocers Group, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Save Mart Breaks Ground On New Tulare Store In Central Valley
The Save Mart Companies broke ground Oct. 16 on a 52,000-square-foot Save Mart store at Sequoia Marketplace in Tulare, California. Located at Bardsley Avenue and Mooney Boulevard, the store is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2027. “We’re excited to bring a modern shopping experience to Tulare that reflects what our customers have […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Beyond CA With First AZ Store
The store Vallarta Supermarkets will open in January at 5836 W. Camelback Road in Glendale, Arizona, will be its first outside of California. The opening represents a milestone for the family-owned grocer, as well as a significant addition to the city’s retail landscape, meeting a demand for authentic Latino food and immersive shopping experiences. “This […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Grocery Store Layout, News, West
Dan’s Foothill Celebrates Grand Reopening In Salt Lake City, UT
Dan’s Foothill in Salt Lake City, Utah, gathered employees, vendors and guests Oct. 8 in an upper parking lot overlooking the store to celebrate its grand reopening. Director of Construction and Maintenance Jan Whiteley, Regional Director Chris Otteson, VP of Retail Operations Greg Welling and Dan’s Foothill Store Director Janel Grangroth shared their appreciation for […]