Wonderful Pistachios is launching No Shells Unsalted Pistachios in the U.S. and Canada in celebration of World Pistachio Day, taking place on Feb. 26. Ideal for health-conscious consumers and those looking to integrate a sodium-free snack into their daily lives, Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted will be available online and at retailers nationwide in 6-ounce […]
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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 inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Adds Bruno To Board Of Directors
Effective Feb. 21, Albertsons Cos. has named Frank Bruno to its board of directors, following the resignation of Steve Feinberg. The board accepted Feinberg’s resignation Feb. 21 in connection with his nomination for U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense. Bruno is the co-CEO of Cerberus, which is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Market Donates $239K For Wildfire Victims
In the wake of wildfires that ravaged Eaton Canyon and the Pacific Palisades, Northgate González Market raised $239,425 to support victims and their families. Through the “Unidos Por Nuestra Comunidad” initiative, Northgate Market asked customers across 44 stores in Southern California to round up their purchases, and $139,425 was raised. Northgate matched this with an […]
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Merchandising News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Names Cates As VP, Center Store
Heritage Grocers Group has named Kim Cates as VP of center store. Reporting directly to CMO Eric Stover, Cates will oversee center store merchandising initiatives for Heritage Grocers Group. “Kim brings extensive wholesale and grocery industry experience to her new role,” Stover said. “She will play a vital role in advancing the company’s center store […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, West
Goya Cares Campaign Raises $50K For Olive Crest
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the U.S., has concluded its Goya Cares Hydrate for Hope campaign, which raised $350,000 for critical initiatives aimed at preventing child abuse, exploitation, trafficking and addressing mental health challenges among children and teens. As a result of the community’s support, Goya Foods will distribute $50,000 to Olive […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, West
Steady Growth In Economy, Population On Horizon In Arizona
Lisa Bednar was promoted to president of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance last year, taking the helm April 1. She is the first female president in the 80-plus-year history of AFMA. Bednar was promoted from her role as AFMA senior director of community and education, which she had held since February 2022 and was responsible […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, KeHE Distributors, West
KeHE Concludes Summer Show, Highlights Top 2025 Trends
KeHE Distributors recently concluded its 2025 Summer Show in Phoenix – and virtually on the KeHE Connect platform – featuring top trends, merchandising solutions and show-only deals. With 5,000 attendees on-site, the show offered networking opportunities and fresh insights into the latest industry trends. As one of KeHE’s largest events of the year, the Summer […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Holt As CFO
Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Matthew Holt as CFO. Reporting to Chairman and CEO Suzy Monford, Holt will oversee the financial and accounting initiatives for all Heritage banner companies which include Cardenas Markets, Tony’s Fresh Market and El Rancho Supermercado. Holt succeeds Darren Karst, who assumed the role of CFO in April 2023 and retired […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Usage Of RELEX Solutions
Vallarta Supermarkets has expanded its use of RELEX Solutions to include advanced pricing and promotion planning optimization. Last year, Vallarta selected RELEX to implement space and assortment planning across its 56 stores and more than 30,000 SKUs. Building on this foundation, Vallarta’s expansion with RELEX will bring enhanced accuracy to their pricing strategies and boost sales and profitability. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
Los Altos Ranch Markets’ Growth In Phoenix Area Comes Via Brand Loyalty
The seven Los Altos Ranch Markets in and around Phoenix served more than 6 million customers last year. That number speaks to the affinity shoppers have for the banner, according to Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer of Los Altos’ parent company, Heritage Grocers Group, based in Ontario, California. The first Los Altos store in Phoenix […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Natural Grocers, West
Natural Grocers To Hold Celebrate Arizona Event
Natural Grocers will hold its first “Celebrate Arizona” event, taking place Feb. 14-16 at all 11 Arizona locations. In honor of Arizona Statehood Day, {N}power members will receive a free, state-themed Natural Grocers reusable bag, along with a $5 off coupon for in-store purchases. Natural Grocers expanded to Arizona in 2012, opening its Flagstaff store that July, followed by two more locations that same […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, West
AFS Selects Procurant For FSMA 204 Rule Compliance
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) has selected Procurant, a collaborative software platform for retail grocers, to be a core component of its compliance solution for FSMA 204 rule reporting and traceability. The selection enables AFS to meet the FDA’s enhanced food safety requirements, set to take effect in January 2026, using Procurant’s […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sensei Farms Adds Baby Spinach To Leafy Green Product Line
Sensei Farms has introduced baby spinach to the indoor-grown produce brand’s retail line of leafy greens. Grown fresh, year-round in the company’s 30-acre Ontario, Canada-based greenhouse, baby spinach is available at participating Safeway and Acme stores across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. “Our goal is to deliver the freshest, responsibly grown fruits and vegetables throughout the […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WAFC Adds Vallarta COO Hinojosa To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) elected David Hinojosa of Vallarta Supermarkets to its board of directors during a meeting Jan. 25 in La Quinta, California. At Vallarta, Hinojosa is responsible for company-wide operations, including P&L, fresh departments, merchandising, sales, compliance, warehouses, risk management, continuous improvement, loss prevention and human resources. “We look forward […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Unveils New-Look La Puente Store
Customers lined up early in the morning Jan. 29 to visit the newly redesigned Northgate González Market at 831 N. Hacienda Blvd. in La Puente, California. The new-look store highlights more of the fresh and prepared Mexican foods customers want, along with easy-to-navigate check stands for those on the go. “Today marks a special milestone […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
CGA Elevates 3 Executives To New Positions
As the first step in a multi-pronged plan to ensure long-term growth and stability, the California Grocers Association (CGA) has promoted three executives. Jennifer Gold is now VP of people operations and administration, while Nate Rose has become VP of communications and public affairs and Beth Wright is executive director of events and sponsorship. Gold, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta To Open First Store Of 2025 In Modesto, CA
Vallarta Supermarkets will hold a grand opening Feb. 5 for a new store – its first of 2025 – at 3900 Pelandale Ave., No. 200, in Modesto, California. The store has taken over a 45,099-square-foot space, bringing 227 new jobs to the area. It has nine more employees than the grocer’s recently opened Clovis store, which […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, West
New Seasons Market, Zero Foodprint Open Restore NW Grant Application Process
In partnership with New Seasons Market, Zero Foodprint has opened the application process for its Restore NW Grant, representing a joint commitment to environmental stewardship and advancing a sustainable food economy. The Restore NW program provides funding for a range of climate-smart agricultural practices, including compost applications, cover crops, managed grazing and hedgerow plantings. Oregon and Washington farmers and […]
Posted inWoman Executive of the Year, Executive News, West
Pierce Leans On Southern Roots, Strong Work Ethic
Though Subriana Pierce has resided in Southern California for nearly 15 years now, “I am a Deep South girl,” she says. Pierce was born in the South Georgia town of Moultrie. Moves to Mobile, Alabama, and then Jackson, Mississippi, followed. The daughter of a high school vocational teacher/auto mechanic and a nurse, Pierce and her […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Produce News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Adds Afresh Technology To All Produce Departments
After a successful pilot, Southern California-based Stater Bros. Markets is rolling out Afresh’s store ordering solution across produce departments at all 169 of its stores. Stater Bros., which is replacing its previous manual ordering processes with Afresh’s artificial intelligence-powered solution, measured significant improvements during the pilot. Notably, produce teams reduced overstock, prevented excess inventory from […]