Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market was recognized as the ninth “Most Admired Company” in the state by the Portland Business Journal, selected by 271 state’s top executives. Joining New Seasons Market – and more than 100 honorees – on the list are organizations like Columbia Sportswear Co., Intel and Nike, as well as the grocer’s peers in […]
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 inProduce News, West
FirstFruit Farms Celebrates National Opal Apples Day
Prescott, Washington-based FruitFirst Farms is celebrating the inaugural National Opal Apples Day on Dec. 9, officially recognized on NationalToday.com. Opal apples are a cross between a Golden Delicious apple and a Topaz apple, but beyond its flavor and hue, the apple has natural non-browning properties, an attribute allowing this fruit to remain fresh after cutting. Opal […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hires Gmelich As SVP, CMO
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced that Alisa Gmelich has joined the company as SVP and CMO. Gmelich reports to Nick Konat, Sprouts president and COO, and will oversee the company’s marketing, advertising and customer engagement. “We’re thrilled to welcome Alisa to the Sprouts team,” Konat said. “Her experience in building brands and growing customer engagement will […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Hosts Community Holiday Events
Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market delivered turkey vouchers, food and cash donations to more than 5,500 families this holiday season. “The upcoming holidays are a time for families to come together around the dinner table to share a warm meal, laughter, and love,” said Oscar González, Northgate Market co-president. “We want to thank our community partners, Hyundai […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Association News, West
CGA Names Darling As Incoming Board Chair
Dennis Darling, owner of Foods Etc., was elected chair of the board of directors for the 2022-23 California Grocers Association at its annual meeting Dec. 1. As board chair, Darling will oversee CGA’s legislative, educational and industry-related programs. CGA is comprised of more than 350 retail companies, operating more than 6,000 stores in the West. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hosts National Hiring Events
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host a national hiring event Dec. 9-10 at all locations, excluding the Yuma, Arizona, store. The grocer has stores in 23 states with nearly 400 locations. Sprouts’ approach to grocery shopping means potential employees should share a passion for the fresh, natural and organic products offered throughout the store. Those […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Upcycled Foods Named To ‘Next Big Thing In Tech’ List
Fast Company has named Berkely, California-based Upcycled Foods to its second annual “The Next Big Things in Tech” list. Recognized as one of four innovators in the food and agriculture sector, recipients are selected as they’ve reached key milestones in order to have a proven impact in the next five years. The company powers the B2B upcycled food […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
The Raley’s Cos. Launches Holiday Hope Food Drive
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Cos. has begun its Holiday Hope Drive, collecting donations from customers and employees for local Feeding America partners to help those facing food insecurity. The Raley’s Cos. and their divisions, Raley’s, Bashas’ and fieldTRUE, have united to fight hunger within their communities by committing 100 percent of customer donations made […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, West
Harbor Wholesale Acquires MTC Distributing Co.
Lacey, Washington-based Harbor Wholesale, a family-owned, independent distributor, acquired Modesto, California-based MTC Distributing Co. on Nov. 22. According to Harbor, the combined 200 years of market leadership will form a premier customer-focused distribution company on the West Coast. The combined companies operate four distribution centers, serving customers from the Canadian border to just north of […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, West
Gelson’s Celebrates Store Reopening In Encino, CA
Gelson’s has announced the grand reopening of its store at 16450 Ventura Blvd in Encino, Calfornia. The celebration will take place at select times Dec. 9-11. The relaunched Gelson’s Encino includes a remodeled Wine Cellar, Wolfgang Puck, Floral and Viktor Benes. The grand reopening will feature various vendor samples (such as wine and other center store options), kitchen […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Upside Foods Receives FDA Approval For Cultivated Meat
Berkley, California-based Upside Foods has become the first company in the world to receive a “No Questions” letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for cultivated meat, poultry or seafood. The letter signals that the FDA has accepted Upside’s conclusion that its cultivated chicken is safe to eat. The agency issued this letter Nov. 16 […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Snacks Brands, West
Fresh Cravings Expands Vegan Dip Lineup At Publix
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings has expanded its collection of dips at Publix stores with the addition of Jalapeño Popper and French Onion Plant Based Dips. These gluten-, dairy- and preservative-free products join the Fresh Cravings family of refrigerated salsas, hummus and plant-based dips. Jalapeño Popper is a new flavor in the company’s plant based dip lineup. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers Seeks Employees For New Idaho Store
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is seeking additional employees to staff its new store slated to open Jan. 18 in McCall, Idaho. This store, located at 209 N. 3rd St., will be Natural Grocers’ fifth location in the state. To staff it, the company invites residents of McCall and the surrounding communities to apply and join the Natural Grocers family. Positions […]
Posted inCenter Store, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Implements Logile’s Management Suite
Logile has announced that Southern California-based retailer Vallarta Supermarkets has signed to roll out the Logile Inventory Management Solutions suite across its organization. Logile IMS is a solution suite that provides a center-store inventory management ecosystem focused on each store. Logile’s IMS, combined with its forecast and Workforce Management solution suites, offers retailers a unified solution suite – from item […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Food City’s Annual Tamale Festival Returns Dec. 3-4
Food City’s 21st Annual Tamale Festival will make its post-COVID debut Dec. 3-4 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona. The event will be in partnership with Chicanos Por La Causa’s annual Angeles del Barrio event, which brings holiday cheer, free toys and health information to attendees. Attendees will be able to taste and buy a […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Full Harvest Acquires FarmersWeb For Surplus Produce Software
San Francisco-based Full Harvest has announced the acquisition of FarmersWeb, a farm sales and inventory management SaaS provider. Adding FarmersWeb’s software capabilities to its technology pipeline, Full Harvest will be able to speed the delivery of advanced features for its produce suppliers and buyers. “Climate change considerations have become a pressing priority across the agriculture and food industry, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Foundation Launches Round-Up Campaign
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets and its foundation celebrated Giving Tuesday Nov. 29 through the launch of its chainwide, round-up giving campaign. Customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar to raise funds for the initiatives the Cardenas Markets Foundation supports. These include education, children’s well-being, health and wellness and hunger relief. All funds raised […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Enters Licensing Partnership With Old El Paso
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has announced a brand licensing partnership with General Mills as the exclusive manufacturer of the Old El Paso brand of refrigerated guacamole and salsas in the U.S. market. Launched this fall, this line of products features proprietary recipes, available to grocery, mass and convenience channels nationwide. Old El Paso refrigerated guacamole blends come in mild and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Grocery Outlet Deploys Axiom Cloud Apps In California
Axiom Cloud has announced its “apps for refrigeration” have been deployed in 79 Grocery Outlet stores throughout California. Axiom’s apps will be used by Grocery Outlet to enhance refrigeration uptime, reduce refrigerant leak rates and generate new revenue through automated demand response. In the first 3 months of operation, the apps have helped Grocery Outlet stores save $418,000 on […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WAFC Adds Three Executives To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains has elected John Bagan of Gelson’s Markets, Eric Stover of Cardenas Markets and Levi Wingo of Raley’s to its board of directors during the association’s Nov. 5 meeting in San Diego, California. “We are excited to welcome these three influential industry leaders to the WAFC board of directors. John, […]