Tony’s Fresh Market, one of the banner companies of Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group, has enhanced its digital presence through a website redesign and updated customer loyalty program. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and their feedback plays a vital role in how we operate each location,” said Heritage Grocers Group […]
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 inAssociation News, Guest Contributors, West
New Research Shows Effect Of WAFC Programs
Sponsored content By Pat Posey, chief operating officer of the Western Association of Food Chains Talk to graduates of the WAFC’s Food Industry Management and Retail Management Certificate programs, and you will hear story after story of life-altering personal and professional growth. We know these inspirational anecdotes are the rule, not the exception — and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
T&T Supermarkets Continues U.S. Expansion With First California Store
T&T Supermarket Inc. has shared its plans to open its first California store at the Westgate Center in San Jose, set to open fall 2025. With two stores in the works in Washington, this marks T&T’s third store announcement in the U.S. T&T operates more than 33 stores across Canada. It is a full service grocer known for its vast […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, West
Sensei Debuts New-Look Packaging For Leafy Greens, Salad Mixes
Sensei Farms is introducing new packaging across its line of leafy greens and salad mixes, marking the indoor-grown produce brand’s next step toward a more sustainable future for the food supply. The new design offers the same functional and food safety features retailers and consumers expect from conventional plastic clamshells, but in an eco-friendly form. […]
Posted inRaley's, Independent Store News, West
The Raley’s Companies Honors Veterans, First Responders With Discount Program
The Raley’s Companies is offering a new 10-percent discount program for retired and active-duty military, first responders and their families. The discount is available for in-store and online purchases the first Tuesday of each month, as well as on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans Day. “We are truly humbled by the dedication of our nation’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Mollie Stone’s Markets Appoints Stone As COO
Mollie Stone’s Markets, an independent family-owned grocery operator in California’s Bay Area, has promoted Elliott Stone as chief operating officer. With more than 19 years of experience working in all aspects of the family business, Elliott, son of founder and CEO Mike Stone, will oversee daily operations focused on maintaining and extending Mollie Stone’s commitment […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, West
Davis Food & Drug To Launch Instacart’s Caper Carts At All Stores
Davis Food & Drug, a three-store grocery chain in Utah, will replace the majority of its traditional shopping carts with Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts at all locations in the coming months. “At Davis Food & Drug, putting our customers first is at the heart of everything we do. Introducing Caper Carts is part of our […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Markets Building New Store In Highland, CA
Stater Bros. Markets plans to build a new store that will anchor the Greenspot Crossings shopping center at the 210 Freeway and Greenspot Road in Highland, California. TREH Partners broke ground on the shopping center in March. Stater Bros. anticipates construction of the store will begin this fall, with opening set for next summer. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Hosts Backpack Giveaways Across Banner Stores
Back-to-school giveaways will take place at all Heritage Grocers Group banner store locations – Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market – in August, with all 115 stores each donating 200 backpacks to local area students. “Heritage’s backpack giveaway is designed to help local students start the new school year prepared and ready […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Breaks Ground In Lynwood, CA
Northgate González Market executives were joined by local community leaders as they broke ground on the site for a new store July 30 in Lynwood, California, a food desert in Los Angeles County. This store has been years in the making, as the location had to undergo extensive soil clean-up, remediation and numerous regulatory reviews […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Instacart Expands Albertsons Partnership, Adds Haggen Banner
Albertsons Cos. has launched Instacart pickup services and Albertsons Rapid convenience delivery at its banners, including Safeway, Albertsons, Shaw’s, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Randalls and Vons. Additionally, Haggen Food & Pharmacy has been added on the Instacart App for same-day delivery. Albertsons Cos. first partnered with Instacart in 2017 and has continued to expand its partnership to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
With New Site In Bozeman, Town & Country Foods Continues Expansion In Montana
In an industry often marked by consolidation and competition from national chains, Town & Country Foods, a Montana-based independent grocery store chain, stands out as a beacon of growth. The company has defied industry trends, expanding its footprint across the state while many competitors struggle. Founded in 1966 by Andy Perlinski in Livingston, Montana, Town […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rosauers, West
Rosauers Acquires Hank’s Harvest Foods
Rosauers Supermarkets has acquired Hank’s Harvest Foods in Twisp, Washington. The deal, which was recently finalized, marks the latest move for the growing grocery chain. Hank’s Harvest Foods has been a community staple in the Methow Valley for nearly 50 years. Hank and Judy Konrad purchased Hank’s in 1975 and built the larger, current location […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, West
Natural Grocers To Open New Nevada Store July 31
Natural Grocers will celebrate the grand opening of its new store July 31 at 873 Tahoe Blvd. in Incline Village, Nevada, the fourth store in the state. Community members are invited to celebrate with a grand opening event including giveaways, savings, a prize wheel and samples. Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will kick off the festivities at 8:15 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Town & Country Markets Introduces Market-to-Table Restaurant
Town & Country Markets (T&C Markets), a family-owned and -operated independent grocer in Seattle, Washington, has introduced Field House, its new hospitality brand market-to-table restaurant. Setting itself apart, T&C Markets has enlisted award-winning chef and local restaurateur, Ethan Stowell, to craft Field House’s menu, drawing inspiration from the markets’ pantries, seasonal ingredients and regional purveyors. […]
Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Executive News, West
Gelson’s Markets Appoints New COO, CMO To Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives
Gelson’s Markets has appointed John Barker as chief operations officer (COO) and Rick Williams as chief merchandising and marketing officer. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive future growth. “John and Rick bring decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the Southern California grocery […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Rosauers, West, Whole Foods
Rosauers Supermarkets Signs On For Site In Belgrade, MT
Rosauers Supermarkets has signed a long-term lease at the Jackrabbit Crossing development in Belgrade, Montana, just northwest of Bozeman, according to Venture West Development, a real estate firm handling the project. The company said Jackrabbit Crossing is positioned to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Gallatin Valley community, which boasts a population of 127,880 […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market, Kellanova Donate $5K To Support Boys And Girls Clubs
In a community effort to address childhood hunger, Northgate González Market and Kellanova have donated $5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana. This donation will support the Boys and Girls Club’s programs aimed at alleviating food insecurity in the community. The check presentation took place at Northgate Market’s Fontana store. “With 34 million people […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Holds Inaugural Asada Fest In Los Angeles
More than 1,500 people from the Los Angeles community attended Northgate González Market’s inaugural Asada Fest on July 13. Attendees were able to sample mesquite-grilled tacos from LA’s top taqueros and renowned Mexican chefs. “At Northgate González Market, we know the ‘asada’ is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together while enjoying good […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
El Super Opens New Location In Bell Gardens, CA
El Super, a California-based chain of Hispanic-focused supermarkets, held a ribbon cutting for its new store July 17 at 7102 Eastern Ave. in Bell Gardens, California. The 41,000-square-foot store marks the second new El Super of the year, following the brand’s last store opening in San Ysidro, California. The store provides shoppers with an assortment […]