Olive Crest recently hosted its Food Industry Roundtable meeting at Northgate Markets in Southern California. Olive Crest’s mission is to prevent child abuse, treat and educate at-risk children, and preserve the family. The grocery industry has long supported the organization. The roundtable discussed the industry’s recent accomplishments and other items of interest, including: • Food4Less Mobile raised […]
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Ralphs Introduces $5.4 Million Remodel
The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves was on hand when Ralphs Grocery Co. hosted the grand reopening of its remodeled store at 1730 Manchester Avenue in South Los Angeles on May 26. The renovation of the 45,000-s.f. store included expanded and upgraded produce, meat, seafood, bakery and deli departments. The store now carries more varieties of […]
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Save Mart Debuts New Store In Los Banos, California
After months of construction, Save Mart celebrated the opening of its new store at 1400 Mercey Springs Road in Los Banos, California, on May 24. The unit marks the seventh under the Save Mart banner to incorporate the brand’s updated look and the new features geared toward convenience and service. “We’ve enjoyed being part of […]
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Curry Leaves Raley’s To Return To Safeway
Kevin Curry is back at Safeway, serving since May 22 as grocery sales manager for the Albertsons-owned chain’s Northern California division. Curry, with nearly four decades of food industry experience, has worked for a variety of retailers during his career, including Alpha Beta, Lucky, Albertsons, Safeway and Raley’s. He most recently served as Raley’s SVP […]
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Bashas’ Names 13 Finalists In Donut Flavor Contest
Thirteen kid and teen finalists have been named in Bashas’ Supermarkets’ second annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest. After reviewing more than 100 entries, a team of judges whittled down the field to the 13 finalists–a baker’s dozen. The judges weighed creativity, flavor combination and individuality to choose the finalists. The kids and teens ages 6 to […]
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Save Mart Co-President & COO Junqueiro To Retire
After 43 years of service with The Save Mart Cos., Steve Junqueiro plans to retire on June 1. Junqueiro’s career with Modesto-based Save Mart began in 1974 as a produce clerk in Tracy, California. With his keen eye for merchandising and operational leadership, he quickly worked his way up through the business. In June 2007, […]
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Eight Associated Food Stores Pies Win Blue Ribbons In National Pie Championships
Red Button Vintage Creamery premium pies and Beehive Bread & Pastry pies have added blue ribbons to the list of accolades the sweet treats have received. Both pie varieties from Utah’s Associated Food Stores were recognized as the best offerings in several categories at the National Pie Championships in Orlando, Florida, this month. Varieties from […]
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Unified Blames Bulk Of Poor Financials On Pending Supervalu Merger
Wholesale grocery distributor Unified Grocers experienced a difficult quarter financially, reflected in the Commerce, California-based company results for its fiscal 2017 second quarter ended April 1. It blames most of its losses on “substantial transaction costs and other expenses associated with preparations for the execution of a definitive merger agreement with Supervalu,” which was announced in […]