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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 inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Austin, Subramanian To VP Roles
The new VPs will oversee store operations and IT applications, respectively.
Posted inInternational Foods, Suppliers, West
Juanita’s Foods Consolidating Production in Santa Fe Springs, CA
The new facility will become the Mexican food maker’s primary manufacturing site, shifting production from Wilmington.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Perishables, Suppliers, West
Sun-Maid Enters Charcuterie Category With New Pairings Line
The pouches are rolling out just ahead of the fall and holiday entertaining season.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, West
Curbside Pickup Now Available At All Save Mart Banners
The grocer has added the service, powered by Instacart, at its Lucky and FoodMaxx stores in Northern California.
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Reed To EVP, CFO
Mike Reed joined the company in 2014 as a senior director in the real estate and property management department.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, West
Costco Adds DoorDash Delivery Nationwide
The membership club now reaches shoppers on all three major U.S. delivery marketplaces.
Posted inRetail Media, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Smart & Final To Deploy Digital Screens In 25 CA Stores
Quad already handles Smart & Final’s weekly circular programs, so the new agreement moves their relationship into digital media.
Posted inInternational Foods, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Heritage Grocers Group Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The company’s four banners began their celebrations today, with the festivities running through Oct. 15.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Finance News, West
Costco Caps FY26 With $297.3B In Sales, Up 10.2 Percent
The membership club retailer announced the preliminary yearly results while announcing August’s strong sales figures.
Posted inFrozen Food, Aisle Watch, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Suppliers, West
Wild Alaskan Co. Takes DTC Seafood Brand To Target Nationwide
Formerly a direct-to-consumer brand, Wild Alaskan is launching five frozen seafood items with the retailer.
Posted inProduce News, Suppliers, West
Sun World Marks 50 Years, Honors Marguleas With UC Davis Fund
The celebration also included the dedication of the David Marguleas Tasting Room at the Sun World Center for Innovation.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Whitman To New Executive Chair Role
Beyond leading the board, Meg Whitman will serve as an operations and strategic advisor to CEO Susan Morris and her senior team.
Posted inWest, Association News, Featured News, News
FISMC Leadership Summit Convenes SoCal Grocery Leaders, Honors Fong
The summit’s panel discussion was built around questions submitted by FISMC members, with topics including the future of grocery and changing consumer expectations.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Opens New Stores On Both Coasts
The stores in Hartsdale, New York, and Tracy, California, are celebrating their openings just in time for Labor Day.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Executive News, News, West
Simbe Names Molina VP Of Client Success; 2 Execs Join FMI Groups
Claudia Molina’s responsibilities include guiding executive customer relationships as retailers expand physical AI to more locations.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, International Foods, News, Suppliers, West
Barilla Group To Acquire Mac And Cheese Brand Goodles
“We chose the Barilla Group because they can help us innovate and grow internationally while letting us make gooder decisions and maintain our quality,” says Goodles’ CEO.
Posted inWest, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News
Olive Crest Opens Apartments For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care
With strong support from the grocery industry, the two apartment buildings opened Sept. 1 in Santa Ana, California.
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, West
Konat Named Future Sprouts CEO, Succeeding Sinclair
Nick Konat, president and COO, will become CEO and join the board Jan. 4, 2027, while CEO Jack Sinclair will transition to executive chairman.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Health & Wellness, News, West
Calif. Bill Creating ‘Non-Ultraprocessed’ Food Label Sent To Governor
Assembly Bill 2244 would establish a state certification program for products that are not classified as ultra-processed under state law.