Coombs Family Farms, a division of Bascom Maple Farms, is exhibiting March 8-11 at the 2023 Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. Visitors to NPEW can learn more about Coombs Family Farms’ high-quality maple products offering great taste, along with many nutritional and functional benefits today’s consumers are seeking. “Our team is excited to meet […]
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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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, West
Stater Bros. Markets Begins Using Conveyor Belt Advertising
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets is partnering with MessageWrap to communicate with shoppers at checkout. The partnership consists of installing MessageWrap’s conveyor belt advertising solution at Stater Bros. stores in Southern California. With messaging in English and Spanish, the checkout conveyor belt covers are being used to promote the grocer’s shopper loyalty program, Digital […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Honors International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, the California Avocado Commission is sharing profiles of female avocado farmers. Many California avocado growers come from multigenerational farming families. With generational transitions happening, women are taking on avocado grove management and agriculture industry leadership roles. “The commission is happy to celebrate International Women’s Day and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Sustainability News, West
Steeped Launches Mr. Espresso Blends In Single-Serve Bags
Steeped Coffee, a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, is partnering with Oakland, California-based Mr. Espresso to bring its Italian oak wood fire-roasted coffee to single-serve coffee fans. Brewed similarly to tea, Steeped Coffee’s brewing method delivers the flavor of Mr. Espresso’s coffee with the convenience of single-serve, with no pods, no plugs or machines […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
USC FIM Program Honors Curry As 2023 Executive Of The Year
The University of Southern California’s Marshall Food Industry Management program will honor Kevin Curry as its 2023 Executive of the Year. Every year, the USC Executive of the Year award is presented to a food industry executive who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to education. Curry is a Food Industry Management Program graduate and […]
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Begins ‘Sincerely, Food’ Marketing Campaign
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched “Sincerely, Food,” an omnichannel marketing campaign celebrating the company’s purpose. The campaign – told from the perspective of what food sees – is designed to boost awareness and drive positive perception of the grocer’s strengths in high-quality fresh produce, meats and seasonal ingredients, and to build a deeper connection between […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Business Analysts, Observers Offer Overview Of State’s Economy
Recession may become self-fulfilling prophecy if worried consumers lower spending While Nevada economist Stephen Miller is not predicting a recession in 2023, he said that doesn’t mean there is no risk of one. Miller, research director at the University of Nevada Las Vegas’ Center for Business and Economic Research, presented a fall economic outlook report […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit Introduces Specialty Imported Plums
Los Angeles, California-based Pacific Trellis Fruit has unveiled four new imported specialty plum varieties. The company is gearing up for the arrivals from Chile and South Africa beginning next month. The plums will be unveiled in two-pound clamshells under the Dulcinea brand. “Our imported specialty plums are shaking up the category,” said Dan Carapella Jr., director […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Shares Marketing Plans, Forecast
The California Avocado Commission has announced its marketing plans for 2023, along with the early season California crop forecast for its fiscal year. The harvest estimate is 257 million pounds of avocados, which is a slight decrease compared to the 2021-22 season crop volume of 276 million pounds. “The recent California rainfall has been welcomed […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Ripening For Retailers: An Interview With Gary Campisi
Sponsored content For retailers, nothing is more important than having ripe bananas on display each and every day. But as we all know, ripening rooms are a major investment. They require warehouse floor space, a well-trained staff and the establishment of policies and procedures to ensure success on a daily basis. How can something as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Ralphs To Hold Meet And Greet For Daytona Racing Champion
The 2023 Daytona 500 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will hold a meet and greet at the Ralphs’ Fontana, California, market this weekend. JTG Daugherty Racing has shared that Ralphs will have branding on the No. 47 Ralphs/Tree Top Camaro. Its driver, Stenhouse Jr., has entered in the 200-Lap race for the Pala Casino 400 at Auto Club Speedway. “We are thrilled […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Instacart Introduces New Tools For Independent Grocers
San Francisco-based Instacart has introduced four new platform technologies designed to help independent grocers offer more connected experiences to customers. The new offerings include online and in-store solutions that help retailers capture new ad revenue, bring more of their store online, better support employees and offer end-to-end fulfillment. These new capabilities are available to grocers across North […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, West
Toshiba To Showcase Technology Solutions At NGA Show
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions will be exhibiting Feb. 26-28 at The NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company will showcase its portfolio of solutions at booth No. 1339, demonstrating how retailers can provide personalized interactions with shoppers and improve their operations. As the grocery landscape continues to […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Gelson's, West
Bunny James Introduces Retail Rewards Box
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Bunny James is transforming the retail industry with the launch of its Retail Rewards Box, designed to deliver a personal and engaging shopping experience for retailers’ most valuable customers. The Retail Rewards Box offers a way for customers to try new products while providing valuable feedback and data to retailers & […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets To Offer Lent Menu Items For Customers
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets has shared that its Lent menu will be available storewide from Feb. 22–April 6, offering a selection of food options for those adhering to a meat-free diet during Lent. “We offer an extensive menu for customers forgoing meat this Lent season,” said Lizette Gomez, director of marketing. “Vallarta has you covered with tasty […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, West
US Foods Adds Electric Delivery Trucks To California Facility
US Foods Holding Corp. has received the company’s first battery-electric powered Freightliner eCascadia trucks at its distribution center in La Mirada, California. The company previously announced plans to add 30 electric trucks to the facility’s fleet in 2023. The company has committed to reducing absolute scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 32.5 percent by […]
Posted inExecutive News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints New SVP, Store Development
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group, the parent company of Cardenas Markets and Tony’s Fresh Market, has appointed Ted Frumkin as SVP of store development. In this position, Frumkin will report to Prabash Coswatte, chief administrative officer for Heritage Grocers Group, and will oversee the company’s strategic real estate development and growth initiatives. “Ted is an exceptional real estate […]
Posted inBashas', Corporate Store News, West
Bashas’ Showcases Valentine’s Day Offerings, Products
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ and Food City have shared items, offerings and products available to customers for Valentine’s Day. Bashas’ will hold chocolate-dipping events with long-stemmed strawberries from 2-6 p.m. on Feb. 14. The live chocolate-fountain strawberry-dipping demonstrations will take place throughout the four-hour event, and freshly dipped berries will be available for purchase in four-packs. […]
Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West
Blue Diamond Growers Prepares For National Almond Day
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers is preparing for National Almond Day on Feb. 16 with celebrations and discounts.There will be a state proclamation declaring Feb. 16 as California Almond Day. Blue Diamond Growers is also offering a one-day-only special of 20 percent off all products at the Blue Diamond Nut and Gift Shops in Sacramento, Modesto, and Chico, as well as […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
PAC Machinery Showcases Sustainable Packaging At ProMat Expo
PAC Machinery will showcase its automatic bagging machines, including new options in sustainable packaging, at the 2023 ProMat Expo, to be held March 20-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago. PAC will be at exhibit N8321, showcasing the Rollbag R785, R1285, R3200 Fulfillment Automatic Bagger and the Rollbag R3200XL, along with sustainable bag options including a curbside recyclable paper mailer, options from the Recylene line of […]