Forage, the San Francisco-based payments company, has partnered with Uber Eats to enable payment processing of SNAP EBT, when the delivery platform launches the product in late 2024. “At Uber, we believe healthy foods should be accessible to all,” said Karl Hebert, VP of payments, risk and identity at Uber. “We are excited to partner […]
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, West
Macey’s Market Opens New Store In Sandy, UT
Macey’s Market Little Cottonwood recently opened as the third store of its kind at 1860 East 9400 South in Sandy, Utah. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration will occur in May. Macey’s Market is a companion brand of the Macey’s grocery store. Designed for more centralized areas, Macey’s Market stores were created to best serve their specific communities. From hyper-localized […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers Receives UNFI’s Circle Of Excellence Award
Natural Grocers received the Circle of Excellence award at the UNFI Circle of Excellence ceremony held recently in San Diego, California. The Circle of Excellence honors businesses for exceptional achievements in performance, community impact and strong partnership with UNFI in 2023. Winners are categorized by region and business size. National Customer of the Year: West Region The […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Produce News, West
Zespri Anticipates Successful Season As ‘Best Snack’ Winner
Zespri is anticipating a successful season this year, due to increased customer demand after receiving the 2024 Best Snack Award from Good Housekeeping. Retailers can expect shipments of the No. 1-selling kiwi brand soon as the first two shipping vessels left New Zealand. The vessels are expected to arrive at the Port of Philadelphia and the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, West
ASMI Celebrates Finalized Rule To Update WIC Packages
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) commends the Biden-Harris Administration and the USDA for improving the nutrition value of the Women’s, Infant’s and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition program’s food packages and further by adding more seafood to their entire array of nutritional programs. The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the final science-based food package updates for WIC. This is the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
C&K Market CEO Wissmann To Retire, Names Successor
C&K Market’s Chairman and CEO Karl Wissmann has announced his intention to retire and has shared that Rocky Campbell will take over as CEO, planned for July 1. Wissmann will retain his chairman position. Much has happened at Medford, Oregon-based C&K Market Inc. since Wissmann joined in 2014. The company has remodeled 100 percent of its stores […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Among Webby Awards Nominees
For its digital app experience, the Albertsons Companies has been nominated in the Best Apps & Software – Shopping & Retail category of the 28th Annual Webby Awards. The awards program, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, honors excellence on the Internet. Winners will be announced April 23 during a show […]
Posted inBakery News, West
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches Organic Rock ‘N’ Rolls
Dave’s Killer Bread is releasing Organic Rock ‘N’ Rolls, its latest innovation catering to the growing consumer interest in diverse bread options. It is also the first nationally available roll from Dave’s Killer Bread. Baked with organic ingredients including whole wheat, barley, oats and flax seeds, each roll has 12 grams of whole grains, 3 grams fiber […]
Posted inBakery News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Nature’s Bakery Adds Salted Caramel To Brownie Line
Nature’s Bakery, known for its fig bars and other soft-baked snacks, debuted a new flavor of its brownie line at Natural Products Expo West on March 14–16 in Anaheim, California. The Salted Caramel Brownie is made with whole grains, dates and vegan chocolate. Salted Caramel Brownie follows the launch of Nature’s Bakery’s Double Chocolate Brownie in July 2023. In less […]
Posted inRaley's, Produce News, West
The Raley’s Companies Up Apple Donations To Food Banks
Two grocery divisions that operate as part of The Raley’s Companies – Bashas’, which has stores in Arizona and New Mexico, and Raley’s, with stores in California and Nevada – increased their annual apple donations by 44 percent to area food banks through FirstFruits Farms’ Take a Bite Out of Hunger initiative. Raley’s delivered 22,660 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, West
iFoodDS Gives Firms Confidence Their Data Is Secure, Yet Sharable
Shelby Publishing’s Bob Reeves recently visited with Allyson Sharron, VP of marketing for Seattle, Washington-based iFoodDS, who spoke about how the company offers connected traceability, quality and food safety solutions for the fresh food supply chain. “We help grocery retailers, foodservice operators, distributors and their suppliers optimize quality and reduce food waste by giving them […]
Posted inStater Bros. Markets, Independent Store News, West
Stater Bros., PepsiCo Donate $50K To Patriots Foundation
Stater Bros. Markets and PepsiCo employees recently gathered to commemorate PepsiCo’s ninth annual “Rolling Remembrance,” a 14,000 mile long relay that honors military heroes who lost their lives while serving the U.S. military. This cross-country relay embarks from Seattle, transporting an American flag first flown on a UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, West
Report: Nevada Has Second Highest Average Weekly Grocery Spend
Nevada has a population of about 3.2 million, having grown at an annualized 1.4 percent over the five years to 2023, according to IBIS World. The Silver State’s gross state product in 2023 reached $170.1 billion, growing 17.5 percent over the five years to 2023. Nevada’s market size in the supermarket and grocery industry was […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Simplified ‘For U’ Loyalty Program
Albertsons Cos. has introduced “for U,” a new, simplified loyalty program with the goal of providing more value for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty members. The “for U” loyalty program offers customers a single points-based system, with double the time to earn points and a new automatic cash off option for more convenient savings, among other benefits. The program […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Superior Grocers, West
New Las Vegas Store Is Superior Grocers’ First Outside CA
Extending beyond the borders of California for the first time, Superior Grocers has opened a store in Las Vegas. “This expansion represents our commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service to new customers while continuing to serve our loyal patrons in Southern California,” said CEO and President Richard Wardwell. “We are incredibly excited to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Uses RELEX To Optimize Store Assortments
Vallarta Supermarkets has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to support its growth and improve efficiency. Vallarta Supermarkets will use space and assortment planning capabilities from RELEX to better utilize space, increase product availability, and ultimately, to support their customer-first founding principle. RELEX partner Logic will provide guidance and implementation services for this […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Supporting 40 Charities During Lent
This Lenten season, the Cardenas Markets Foundation has provided $20,000 to 40 local nonprofits that assist the homeless, provide refuge for abused women and neglected children and offer immigration aid services. “This Lenten season we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the communities where we operate by giving back to those most in need,” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Market Of Choice Introduces Royal Ranch’s Carbon-Neutral Beef
Independent, family-owned Market of Choice is Oregon’s first grocer to partner with Royal City, Washington-based Royal Ranch to bring its carbon-neutral beef to market. Market of Choice customers can now purchase USDA Choice cuts from Royal Ranch, available in its full-service and self-service meat departments at all 11 stores statewide. This partnership brings together two multi-generational family-owned, purpose-driven businesses […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
The Save Mart Companies, Flashfood Partner To Reduce Waste
Flashfood has partnered with The Save Mart Companies to divert food waste from landfills by offering reduced prices on groceries nearing their sell-by date. The Flashfood app is available at 44 Lucky stores in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and will expand to all of The Save Mart Companies’ banner locations in California and […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Lipari Foods, West
Mission Produce Names Pawlowski Next President, COO
Mission Produce has appointed John Pawlowski to president and chief operating officer, effective April 1, with Steve Barnard continuing to serve as CEO and on the board of directors. Pawlowski has more than 25 years in the global food and foodservice industry, specializing in business development, system optimization and executive team management. He has led […]