Soft-baked snack brand Nature’s Bakery is continuing its ongoing partnership with No Kid Hungry by committing $150,000, more than 100,000 snack bars and 2,500 school supply kits to communities nationwide. It is joined by Ardent Mills, which also contributed to the cause. Nature’s Bakery’s expanded efforts demonstrate its continued commitment to addressing food insecurity and […]
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.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos., Google Cloud Collaborate On New AI Shopping Assistant
Albertsons Cos. is the marquee collaborator and first retailer to bring Google Cloud’s Conversational Commerce agent solution to market – helping to redefine how customers discover, plan and shop for groceries. The new artificial intelligence-powered solution on Vertex AI provides an advanced product discovery experience for business-to-consumer retailers. Albertsons Cos. is leveraging Conversational Commerce agent […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Market of Choice Expands Support For Oregon’s Emerging Food Brands
Independent grocer Market of Choice continues to strengthen Oregon’s reputation as one of the nation’s most collaborative food innovation hubs by opening doors for emerging brands through its MOJO program and statewide partnerships. “Oregon’s food culture thrives on connection and collaboration,” said John Boyle, chief merchandising and marketing officer for Market of Choice. “By building connections between makers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
McNiff To Succeed Van Helden As Stater Bros. CEO
Stater Bros. Markets President and COO Greg McNiff has been appointed CEO and president of the company while his predecessor, Pete Van Helden, will remain in the role of executive chairman of the board of directors. Both appointments will be effective on Sept. 29. All functional areas of the company will report to McNiff. “I’ve […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, News, West
Zupan’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Portland, OR
Zupan’s Markets is celebrating its 50th anniversary all year long. “We’re proud of our family’s legacy and deeply grateful for the customers, associates and partners who’ve supported us over the years,” said Mike Zupan, president and CEO. “This milestone is as much theirs to celebrate as it is ours.” Zupan’s, operating three gourmet markets in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Foundation Begins Hunger Action Month Initiatives
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Cos. Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at ending the cycle of hunger in local communities – from a customer-driven campaign to funding key initiatives and collaborating with national organizations. “With food insecurity on the rise, we’re doubling down on innovation, collaboration […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Preps Supermarket For Opening In Oxnard, CA
Vallarta Supermarkets will hold a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting Sept. 17 for a replacement store at 3443 Saviers Road in Oxnard, California. The first 300 customers will get a free reusable grocery bag filled with food, while five local schools and charities will receive a share of $5,000 in donations. There also will […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, News, West
Retail Trends Reshaping Produce Ahead Of IFPA Show
As the fresh produce industry prepares for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, California, evolving forces are shaping what success will look like for the store perimeter. In an environment defined by rapid change, inflationary pressures and increasingly discerning shoppers, suppliers and retailers alike are under pressure to pivot fast […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
Ray’s Food Place Filling Grocery Needs Of Happy Camp, CA
Happy Camp, California, sits about as far north in California as one can go. The Siskiyou County town – population about 900 – sits in the middle of the Klamath National Forest, on the banks of the Klamath River. The memorable name of the town, legend has it, was bestowed by a prospector who found […]
Posted inProduce News, Dairy News, Deli News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, West
Save Mart Expands Flashfood Partnership To 11 Additional Stores
The Save Mart Companies has expanded Flashfood to 11 Save Mart banner stores in Stanislaus County, California, with the rollout providing shoppers up to 50 percent off fresh produce, meat, dairy and other groceries. The company introduced Flashfood to California shoppers in March 2024, becoming the state’s first retailer to offer the program. Since then, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, West
Bumble Bee Seafood Debuts Single-Serve Flavored Tuna Cans
San Diego, California-based Bumble Bee Seafoods has introduced a new product line of single-serve cans in a variety of flavors. Bumble Bee Snackers are single-serve 3-ounce cans of flavored and unflavored wild-caught tuna. They come premixed and don’t require any draining, making them a convenient snack meal on the go. “People love flavored tuna, but […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Names Kerr EVP, Chief Store Operations Officer
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has appointed Frank Kerr EVP, chief store operations officer, effective Sept. 15. Kerr has more than a decade of leadership experience in the grocery retail space and a track record of driving growth, efficiency and profitability across large store fleets. He joins Grocery Outlet from Lidl U.S., where he most recently […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Health & Wellness, News, West
Market Of Choice Launches MoC Apothecary Supplement Line
Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, is expanding its private label offerings with the launch of a new supplement collection developed in partnership with Highland Laboratories, a dietary supplement manufacturer based in Mount Angel, Oregon. Market of Choice’s private label line, called MoC Apothecary, features products that span three categories: Single ingredient – […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, News, West
Legislation Impacting Grocers Across California Coming From Many Directions
Ron Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, has his hands full. Legislation impacting his membership has been wide-ranging and ongoing this year, from immigration and SNAP to self-checkouts and even shopping cart retrieval. As of this publication date, the California legislature had reconvened for two weeks to try and come to a […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, West
USC Marshall School Of Business Appoints Dimond As Executive Director
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business Executive Education has named Andrea Dimond, senior director of strategy and development at the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), as its next executive director of food industry programs. Dimond succeeds Cynthia McCloud, who is retiring after 11 years in the position. USC Marshall credited McCloud’s […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, News, U.R.M. Stores, West
URM, Superfridge Partner To Transform In-Store Promotions
URM Stores has begun a marketing agreement with Superfridge, an in-store media and promotions platform for retailers and CPG brands. Serving a mix of independents and chains such as Rosauers, Yoke’s Fresh Markets, Super 1 Foods and Harvest Foods, URM will deploy more than 100 Superfridge dual-temperature coolers with digital displays across member-owner grocery stores […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Save Mart Celebrates Store Reopening In Turlock, CA
The Save Mart Companies celebrated a store grand reopening Aug. 20 at 2595 Geer Road in Turlock, California. The location, which opened in 1972, offers an elevated shopping experience featuring locally-sourced everyday items, expanded fresh meat and produce departments, upgraded digital pickup services and a larger wine and spirits selection. “We’re excited to bring Turlock […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Albertsons, Marketing News, News, West
Albertsons Customers Can Earn Discounts With Seasonal Immunizations
Albertsons Cos. is offering $20 coupons for customers who get flu, pneumonia or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations at any of its pharmacies. The offer is available to anyone who receives a qualifying vaccine, making it helpful for families who immunize together. In addition, each person who receives a flu immunization could earn up to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
HGG Establishes Giving Foundation To Support Local Communities
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has established the Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation to advance education, promote health and wellness and support disaster-relief efforts. “At Heritage Grocers Group, we take pride in being an integral part of the communities we serve and are deeply committed to giving back in meaningful ways that create a lasting […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, West
USC Food Industry Executive Program Taps Northgate’s Hendry
USC Marshall School of Business has named Mike Hendry, EVP of marketing and merchandising at Northgate Gonzalez Market, as the executive-in-residence for the Food Industry Executive Program (FIEP) for the 2025-26 academic year. “Each year, we invite a distinguished industry executive who embodies a passion for mentoring emerging leaders to serve as our executive-in-residence,” said […]