The company’s four banners began their celebrations today, with the festivities running through Oct. 15.
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 inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Finance News, West
Costco Caps FY26 With $297.3B In Sales, Up 10.2 Percent
The membership club retailer announced the preliminary yearly results while announcing August’s strong sales figures.
Posted inFrozen Food, Aisle Watch, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Suppliers, West
Wild Alaskan Co. Takes DTC Seafood Brand To Target Nationwide
Formerly a direct-to-consumer brand, Wild Alaskan is launching five frozen seafood items with the retailer.
Posted inProduce News, Suppliers, West
Sun World Marks 50 Years, Honors Marguleas With UC Davis Fund
The celebration also included the dedication of the David Marguleas Tasting Room at the Sun World Center for Innovation.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Whitman To New Executive Chair Role
Beyond leading the board, Meg Whitman will serve as an operations and strategic advisor to CEO Susan Morris and her senior team.
Posted inWest, Association News, Featured News, News
FISMC Leadership Summit Convenes SoCal Grocery Leaders, Honors Fong
The summit’s panel discussion was built around questions submitted by FISMC members, with topics including the future of grocery and changing consumer expectations.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Opens New Stores On Both Coasts
The stores in Hartsdale, New York, and Tracy, California, are celebrating their openings just in time for Labor Day.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Executive News, News, West
Simbe Names Molina VP Of Client Success; 2 Execs Join FMI Groups
Claudia Molina’s responsibilities include guiding executive customer relationships as retailers expand physical AI to more locations.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, International Foods, News, Suppliers, West
Barilla Group To Acquire Mac And Cheese Brand Goodles
“We chose the Barilla Group because they can help us innovate and grow internationally while letting us make gooder decisions and maintain our quality,” says Goodles’ CEO.
Posted inWest, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News
Olive Crest Opens Apartments For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care
With strong support from the grocery industry, the two apartment buildings opened Sept. 1 in Santa Ana, California.
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, West
Konat Named Future Sprouts CEO, Succeeding Sinclair
Nick Konat, president and COO, will become CEO and join the board Jan. 4, 2027, while CEO Jack Sinclair will transition to executive chairman.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Health & Wellness, News, West
Calif. Bill Creating ‘Non-Ultraprocessed’ Food Label Sent To Governor
Assembly Bill 2244 would establish a state certification program for products that are not classified as ultra-processed under state law.
Posted inBeverage News, Center Store, Executive News, News, Suppliers, West
Philz Coffee Names Mark Johnson COO Of Retail
Philz’s bagged coffee and K-cups are sold online and at retailers like Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Ralphs, Gelson’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Lucky Supermarkets and Target.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, Merchandising News, News, Suppliers, West
New ‘Made In California’ Label Created For Food, Other Industries
The program is now accepting applications at madeincalifornia.ca.gov.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, West
Affordability Tops Concerns For Grocery Industry In Utah
Working in its favor, the Mountain West state has a strong independent retail sector and rapid population growth.
Posted inNews, Bakery News, Organic Natural, West
Dave’s Killer Bread Survey Finds Gen Z Most Focused On Organic
Almost seven in 10 Gen Zers, 69 percent, said it is important to them to purchase food labeled organic.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Barons Market, Featured News, News, West
Barons Market Debuts First Location In Carlsbad, CA
The 15,000-square-foot store at 2800 Roosevelt St. is the company’s first in the coastal resort city.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, West
Limited-Edition Josh Allen Packs Hit Store Shelves
Wonderful Pistachios has launched limited-edition Josh Allen packaging and renewed its scholarship program as the NFL star’s partnership enters year two.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Announces 7 Executive Leadership Appointments
The California-based company’s personnel moves span operations, technology, merchandising and HR.
Posted inExecutive News, News, Produce News, West
Driscoll’s Names Reiter Smith CEO, Succeeding Bjorn
Brie Reiter Smith, vice chair of Driscoll’s board, has been named CEO of the berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn. She takes the role effective immediately.