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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.
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AFS Support Of ‘America’s Potluck’ Included Donations, Retailer Help

by Shelby Team

Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) recapped its activities related to “America’s Potluck,” a nationwide celebration July 5 to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary through shared meals and community gatherings. The potluck was tied to America250, the official nonpartisan initiative established by Congress to commemorate the Semiquincentennial on July 4. AFS said the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Paramount Store

by Shelby Team

Stater Bros. Markets has announced the grand reopening of its remodeled supermarket at 8640 Alondra Blvd. in Paramount, California. The store exterior has been modernized with a new façade, and renovations were made to the interior to match the level of the chain’s newer stores. Shoppers will notice new décor, flooring and checkstands upon entering. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Featured News, News, West

Mollie Stone’s Second-Gen COO Enjoys Dynamic Business, Finding Ways To ‘Get Better Every Day’

by Shelby Team

The Shelby Report of the West EVP Bob Reeves sat down with Mollie Stone’s Markets COO Elliott Stone, older son of founder/owner/CEO Mike Stone, at an Italian restaurant in Sausalito – which has a Mollie Stone’s – for a meal and a talk about the company. Stone’s grocery roots run deep, and not just through […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Associated Food Stores, News, West

Five Food Trends Shaping The Grocery Market In 2026

by Shelby Team

From the products shoppers are adding to their carts to the new items appearing on store shelves, food trends continue to influence the grocery business. While every market is different, several trends are gaining momentum across the industry and creating opportunities for retailers. Industry research and shopper data, shared by Associated Food Stores, point to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Featured News, News, West

Mollie Stone’s Marks 40 Years With Eye On Growth, Family Succession

by Shelby Team

Mollie Stone’s Market owner and CEO Michael “Mike” Stone gained an appreciation of good food early in his life, thanks to his grandmother. That early appreciation for food has not waned over the years and has been a key component in Stone’s enduring passion for making Mollie Stone’s a place where people can indulge their […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, West

Save Mart Makes Debut In South Lake Tahoe, CA

by Shelby Team

South Lake Tahoe, California, welcomed its first Save Mart store July 1, marking a debut for the regional grocer in a market that draws more than 15 million visitors annually. The 38,000‑square‑foot location features locally-sourced produce, a full‑service butcher and seafood counter and a commitment to community partnerships. “South Lake Tahoe is a special place, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West

99 Ranch Market Anchoring Redevelopment In San Gabriel, CA

by Shelby Team

Asian grocer 99 Ranch Market, the anchor of TAWA Gateway in San Gabriel, California, is at the heart of a major redevelopment that is transforming the 12‑acre property at Valley Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue into a premier lifestyle destination. The center welcomes nearly 3 million visitors annually, and the influx of new food, entertainment […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West

Save Mart CARES Foundation Raises $420K During Golf Tournament

by Shelby Team

The Save Mart Companies’ CARES Foundation raised more than $420,000 at its 25th Annual Golf Fundraiser on June 26 at Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa, California. The event, which featured 73 foursomes, surpassed last year’s total of $379,000 and is the company’s largest annual fundraiser. “The golf tournament has grown into a powerful tradition of […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West

AFS’ Pettit Named To Utah Food Bank Board Of Directors

by Shelby Team

Sarah Pettit, director of public affairs at Associated Food Stores (ARS), has been named to the Utah Food Bank Board of Directors. Her appointment comes as the Utah Food Bank continues expanding its reach across the state to meet growing demand. Pettit leads government affairs and public affairs efforts for AFS and has long been […]

Posted inCenter Store, Association News, Featured News, National, News, West

Grocery Buyers To Emerging Brands: Come Ready And Be Willing To Listen

by Shelby Team

Editor’s note: The CPG Convergence Conference was dedicated to the memory of Navigator Lighthouse Foundation co-founder Allen Pierce, who died unexpectedly the week before the event. Read our remembrance here. Getting a product onto a grocery shelf is hard. Keeping it there is harder. That was the throughline as a group of Southern California retail […]

Posted inCenter Store, Association News, West

Remembering Allen Pierce, a Driving Force Behind the CPG Convergence Conference

by Shelby Team

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Allen McKnight Pierce, Jr., co-founder of the Navigator Lighthouse Foundation and a driving force behind the CPG Convergence Conference, died June 18, one week before the June 25 event. He never saw it come to life, but it did, filling the room with the founders, retailers and investors he had worked […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West

Lee’s Marketplace Hosts America’s Potluck Kickoff With UT First Lady Cox

by Shelby Team

Lee’s Marketplace hosted the kickoff event for America’s Potluck on June 4 at its Foxborough location in North Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together state leaders, community voices and local influencers to celebrate connection and shared meals. The evening set the stage for the nationwide initiative taking place July 5, which encourages people across the […]