Vallarta Supermarkets and the Gonzalez Family Foundation held their Charity Golf Tournament Oct. 3, raising funds to support scholarships, financial assistance and community initiatives across the company’s network. The tournament united community leaders, business partners and supporters for a day centered on connection and giving back at the Brookside Golf Course & Country Club in […]
Category: West
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.
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Heritage Grocers Group Launches Pumpkins Campaign For Children’s Hospitals
Heritage Grocers Group has launched the “Pumpkins for a Purpose” campaign to raise funds for children and families receiving care at hospitals in the communities served by its banner stores. Running through Oct. 31, the initiative is designed at the “heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to our communities,” said Adam Salgado, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West
Starday Foods Launches AI-Powered Platform For F&B Product Development
Starday Foods, the artificial intelligence-driven product innovation platform, has launched Starday Innovation, a new strategic partnership offering for food and beverage (F&B) companies. Starday Innovation integrates AI and data-powered research and development to help teams accelerate decision-making throughout the product development cycle. Designed to mitigate risk, shorten time to market and drive organic growth, the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, News, West
HGG, Soda Health Empower Healthier Choices Through Benefit Integration
Heritage Grocers Group has begun a new partnership with Soda Health, allowing members to use their health benefits across Heritage’s portfolio of stores – Cardenas Markets, Los Altos Ranch Market, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market. Through the partnership, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries can use their health-related allowances to buy food and over-the-counter products, […]
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Island Pacific Supermarket Holds Grand Opening In Federal Way, WA
Island Pacific Supermarket opened a new store Sept. 26 in Federal Way, Washington. The event drew hundreds of families, community leaders and dignitaries, marking a milestone for Island Pacific and the region’s Filipino-American community. The grand-opening celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cultural performances and opening weekend promotions. Guests enjoyed giveaways, live entertainment and the unveiling […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West
Algolia Launches AI Grocery Solution For Digital Shopping
Algolia has introduced its Intelligent Grocery Solution, a new artificial intelligence (AI) application designed specifically for the grocery industry. The platform combines real-time search, personalized recommendations and inventory-aware discovery to simplify and personalize the digital grocery shopping experience. For decades, the grocery store has been a place of familiar and functional habits. Now, an undeniable […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Markets Makes Executive Leadership Appointments
Stater Bros. Markets has shared several promotions within its executive leadership team, all of which will become effective Sept. 29, when President and COO Greg McNiff assumes the role of president and CEO. Rebecca Calvin Calvin has been elevated to EVP and CMO, adding oversight of the company’s supply chain to her marketing responsibilities. Calvin […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, The Raley's Companies, West
Raley’s, Divert Team Up to Cut Food Waste, Fight Hunger
Divert Inc., a circular economy company focused on preventing food waste, has implemented its platform across all 118 of The Raley’s Companies’ retail locations in California and Nevada, achieving full participation within one month. The program enhances the grocer’s landfill diversion efforts while expanding food recovery initiatives to get more fresh food to people in need. […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Heritage Grocers Group is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across its portfolio of companies, which includes Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Markets. This year’s theme, “De tu tierra a tu mesa (from your land to your table),” honors the connection between cultural roots and traditions. “At HGG, Hispanic Heritage […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, News, West
Gelson’s Markets Shifts To Interactive Digital Circulars Via Ideal
Gelson’s Markets has shifted to an interactive, 100-percent digital weekly circular, powered by Ideal’s platform, to transform how shoppers engage with the brand while reducing print and newspaper insertion costs. The transition is live across all Gelson’s locations in Southern California, with weekly promotions accessible via website, mobile app, email and social channels. Unlike other digital […]
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Lin’s Market Breaks Ground On New Store In Enoch, UT
Lin’s Market broke ground on its eighth store Sept. 19, a 65,000-square-foot location in Enoch, Utah, that will feature a drive-thru pharmacy, Arctic Circle restaurant, Starbucks and Ace Hardware. For more than 50 years, Lin’s has offered quality food, friendly service and strong community partnerships. The groundbreaking ceremony highlighted those values as leaders shared their […]
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, News, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Travel Booking Experience
Albertsons Companies Inc. has introduced for U Travel, a new booking experience powered by Expedia that allows customers to plan air and non-air travel through the grocer’s free for U loyalty program, accessible via mobile app and website. “At Albertsons Cos., we know saving money and stretching budgets is more important than ever, which is […]
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Upside, HGG Collaborate On Spanish Language App Feature
The Upside app is now available in Spanish, expanding access for millions of Spanish-speaking consumers and bilingual families across the U.S. Users whose device language is set to Spanish will automatically see the app in their preferred language as they earn cash back on everyday purchases. To help raise awareness, Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) is […]
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Oliver’s Market Study Highlights Economic Benefits of Shopping Local
Santa Rosa, California-based Oliver’s Market has released findings from an updated economic impact study that shows the grocer continues to have a stronger economic impact in Sonoma County than non-local grocers and retailers of comparable size. Based on 2024 data, the “Supporting Local Businesses and Workers: Economic Impacts of Oliver’s Market” report is the fourth […]
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Albertsons Cos. Names Fennebresque Board Chair; Intel CFO Zinsner Joins As Director
Kim Fennebresque has been elected as the new chair of the Albertsons Companies Inc. Board of Directors following the retirement of Jim Donald. In other changes, David Zinsner, EVP and chief financial officer of Intel Corp. will join the board as an independent director. Allen Gibson also has retired. Fennebresque has served as an independent […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
$3.3M In One Day: Sprouts Supports 550+ Nonprofits
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation celebrated its Sprouting Healthy Communities Day on Sept. 6, with all 450 of the grocer’s locations hosting live in-store check presentations, awarding $3.3 million in donations to more than 550 local nonprofit partners and schools. “This in-store event created a powerful moment of connection across the country as our team […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Besyk To Interim VP Of Grocery
Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has promoted Justin Besyk to interim VP of grocery, where he will lead grocery merchandising efforts across all of the company’s banners. Reporting to Vince Gambino, merchandising group VP for HGG, Besyk will leverage data-driven insights to optimize category strategies and promotional planning that deliver a value-driven and customer focused shopping […]
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FSA Scholarship Foundation Celebrates Student Recipients
The FSA Scholarship Foundation provides its partners the opportunity to match contributions and invest in the education and advancement of their employees. Through these partnerships, the foundation helps Texas retailers support their employees as they pursue higher education and build long-term careers in the food and beverage retail industry. This year, the FSA Scholarship Foundation […]
Posted inBakery News, News, West
CaliBagels Inc., Thomas’ Brand Partner To Launch Deli Style Bagel Chips
CaliBagels Inc. has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Thomas’, the breakfast bread brand owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, to develop, manufacture, and distribute Thomas’-branded Deli Style Bagel Chips across the United States. Under the terms of the partnership, CaliBagels will bring Thomas’ name and signature bagel flavor profiles to the snack aisle in 2026. The initial flavor offerings will reflect […]
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Wonderful Makes Confectionary Debut With Chocolate-Covered Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios has introduced two new products, Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee, marking its debut in the confectionery category. Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee feature Wonderful Pistachios’ California-grown roasted pistachios, dipped in dark chocolate made with 50 percent cacao. “Consumers are increasingly looking for snacks that hit the sweet spot, literally and nutritionally,” […]