T&T Supermarket will continue its U.S. expansion with a new store at 2675 Geary Blvd. in the San Francisco City Center, scheduled to open winter 2026. The news comes on the heel of the company’s first U.S. store in Bellevue, Washington, which opened in December, and the recent announcement of a location in San Jose, California. […]
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 inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
At Family-Run Goodwin & Sons In California, Stores ‘Positioned To Serve’ Their Communities
Michael Johnstone, VP of Goodwin & Sons Inc., is a fourth-generation grocer and great-grandson of the company’s founder. He responded to questions from The Shelby Report’s Lorrie Griffith about the grocer’s four stores, three of which are located in Southern California. To start off, tell me about you – your title and history with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Independent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
Wildfire-Impacted Areas In SoCal On Long Road To Recovery, But Resilience Evident
According to the CA.gov website, cleanup after the January wildfires in Southern California currently is in phase 2. Phase 1, which involved the removal of household hazardous waste, was completed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency less than a month after the fires were contained Jan. 31. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took over […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Prepares For Grand Opening In Hemet, CA
View Photos from the March 26th Grand Opening here! The grand opening for Vallarta Supermarkets’ first new store of 2025 is set for March 26 at 2825 W. Florida Ave. in Hemet, California. The 53,140-square-foot location will offer fresh produce, everyday goods and several additional departments. It also will be the grocer’s second location to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, News, West
New Seasons Market To Open Second Store In Hillsboro, OR
The store New Seasons Market is preparing to open April 9 in the Tanasbourne Town Center in Hillsboro, Oregon, will be its second in the city and 22nd overall. Located at 10940 N.E. Evergreen Pkwy., the new store will serve as one of the primary full-service grocers in an area that features many local businesses. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Procurant Expands Retail Connections For Perishable Suppliers
Procurant, a Watsonville, California-based software platform for retail grocers, has debuted a major expansion of its network of retail grocery connections, available to all suppliers on the platform. Additionally, perishable goods suppliers currently trading with these retailers can connect via Procurant’s EDI or API solutions, offering a more cost-effective and streamlined way to manage orders […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Wakefern, West
Wakefern’s Stigers Named USC’s 2025 Food Industry Executive Of The Year
The USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Management (FIM) program will honor Mike Stigers, president of Wakefern Food Corp., as its 2025 Food Industry Executive of the Year. Each year, the award is presented to an executive who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and a strong commitment to education. Stigers also will serve as the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bristol Farms, News, West
Bristol Farms Fundraises For California Wildfire Relief, Local Charities
As part of its ongoing support of communities impacted by recent wildfires, Bristol Farms has begun fundraising campaigns for California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen and Pasadena Humane. The L.A. Strong effort is a “give at the registers” program in all 13 Bristol Farms locations. From March 1-14, shoppers could donate $1, $5 or $10 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, West
Country Archer Provisions Rebrands As Archer
San Bernardino, California-based Archer, formerly known as Country Archer Provisions, has introduced a new brand identity – including a streamlined name, new logo and refreshed packaging – in an effort to increase recognition for the meat snack brand. The branding debuted at the recent Natural Products Expo West Show. The new packaging will begin rolling […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
CFCU Honors Late EVP With $250K Gift To WAFC
Certified Federal Credit Union (CFCU) recently made a $250,000 donation to the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) in memory of the late Donna Simpson, who had been the company’s EVP and COO. The CFCU said it wanted to leave a legacy with WAFC because Simpson had been a longtime supporter of the organization and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
The Save Mart Companies Names Pulido Store Manager Of The Year
George Pulido of the FoodMaxx store in San Pablo, California, has been named The Save Mart Companies’ 2024 Piccinini-Tocco Outstanding Store Manager of the Year. The announcement was made during the company’s 31st Annual Management Awards Gala on March 8 in San Ramon. “From our roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies has […]
Posted inDairy News, Grocery News, News, West
California Milk Advisory Board Announces Leadership Transition
Dairy industry leader John Talbot retires after a decade of innovation and growth, paving the way for Bob Carroll to steer the future of California dairy. Tracy, Calif. – March 10, 2025 – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), a key player in the dairy industry, has announced a significant leadership transition. CEO John Talbot, who […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Pledges To Donate 1.5B Meals By 2030
As part of its Recipe for Change impact framework, Albertsons Cos. and its foundation have established a new goal to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations and funds raised by its foundation, after meeting the original goal of more than one billion meals. In addition, the foundation’s Nourishing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Feature, West
Latinos Are Driving Retail Force Across West
by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder, principal consultant, PDG Insights In this new series, we explore the opportunity created for retailers by targeting Latino grocery consumers across the United States. For context, the Latino population in 2024 reached about 66 million, or about 19.5 percent of the total U.S. population. Spending power among this […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Food Stores, West
AFS Begins Distribution Center Automation Project With Symbotic
Associated Food Stores (AFS) and Symbotic Inc. have begun a warehouse modernization initiative at AFS’ Utah distribution center that will transform it into a next-generation facility equipped to meet future demands. The project also advances the wholesaler’s 85-year commitment to efficiency and service for nearly 500 independent grocers in the Intermountain West Symbotic’s end-to-end automation system, with robotic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Private Label Brands, West
Market Of Choice Launches New Private Label Line
Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, is strengthening its commitment to local producers with Craft & Kitchen, its new private label line. The line includes premium dairy products and center-store pantry staples distinguished by recipes and flavors created with Oregon makers and Market of Choice chefs. Market of Choice stores have the largest […]
Posted inFeature, Equipment & Technology, West
Simbe’s Tally Robot Revolutionizing Grocery Retail With AI, Automation
San Francisco-based Simbe has spent the past decade working to digitize physical stores, with a mission to enhance visibility and operational efficiency for retailers. Brad Bogolea, Simbe’s co-founder and CEO, recently spoke with The Shelby Report about the company’s evolving role in the retail technology landscape. Simbe is widely recognized in the grocery industry for […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WAFC Rally Focuses On Education, Community, Future Of Grocery
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) held its SoCal Pre-Convention Rally on Feb. 6, highlighting the crucial role of education and community in shaping the future of the grocery industry. The event, presented by The Illuminators, drew industry leaders, sponsors and professionals to The Reef on the Water in Long Beach, California, to discuss […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, West
Morris To Succeed Sankaran As Albertsons Cos. CEO
Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a CEO succession plan under which Susan Morris, EVP and chief operations officer, will assume the role following the planned retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1. During the transition period, Morris will work closely with Sankaran to continue executing the company’s “Customers for Life” strategy. On the effective date, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Garcia VP Of Marketing
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Allison Garcia VP of marketing, where she will oversee HGG’s go-to-market strategy and report to Suzy Monford, chairman and CEO. “Allie brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the grocery industry to our team,” Monford said. “Her deep understanding of the industry and innovative marketing approach will […]