Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company and its brand, Sparkling Ice, has announced the three winning charities of its second annual holiday give-back initiative, Cheers to Giving, a campaign created to celebrate nonprofits making a difference in their communities. The brand called on consumers to nominate a nonprofit for a chance for them to be selected as one […]
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 inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Cardenas Markets Welcomed To Banning, California
The Shelby Report of the West was on hand Sept. 28 as Cardenas Markets held a grand opening celebration for its 20,000-square-foot store at 3317 W. Ramsey St. in Banning, California. The location, which previously operated under the Rio Ranch Market banner, marks the company’s expanded footprint and is the first to serve the San […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Celebrates Grand Opening In San Jose, CA
Smart & Final celebrated the opening of a new Smart & Final Extra! store Dec. 15 at 430 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, California, with a ribbon cutting and festivities. The 39,000-square-foot store is the grocer’s 10th location in Santa Clara County. The Smart & Final Extra! store offers the community an assortment of club and […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
WorkJam Helps Cardenas Markets Share Info, Streamline Tasks
WorkJam is helping to bring Cardenas Markets into the future. The app is available to all employees from the CEO to grocery clerks. “It’s a transformation going from old school – posters, flyers, sending communications via interoffice envelopes – to a digital workplace,” said Prabash Coswatte, the company’s chief operating officer. He described the app […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Haven Foods Chooses ReposiTrak For Supply Chain Transparency
Salt Lake City, Utah-based ReposiTrak has welcomed South Carolina-based Haven Foods to its traceability network. Joining the network will enable Haven Foods to exchange traceability information from feed to store between its fresh and frozen seafood suppliers and producers and its retail and restaurant clients across the world. This will help it meet and exceed the […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Ongoing Innovation Has Helped Cardenas Adapt To Change
Cardenas Markets, The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year, began as a family-owned company in 1981. Jesús Cárdenas Sr. and his wife, Luz, co-founded the chain, which offered fresh, authentic Hispanic foods to communities across southern California’s Inland Empire. The company has since grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Local Grocers Facilitate Donation To Utah Food Bank
Throughout November, customers at Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market were asked to donate to the Utah Food Bank at checkout through the stores’ Harvest of Hope effort, donating more than $240,000 in food. People participated by purchasing prefilled bags of groceries, making cash donations or buying specially marked products from Acosta, Advantage, […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Cardenas Markets Is 2022 West Innovator Of The Year
Cardenas Markets has been named The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year. In addition, CEO Doug Sanders has been named into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. The company has grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic grocery chains, with a differentiated store concept serving the nation’s fastest growing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Superior Grocers Expands Into California’s Central Valley
On Dec. 3, Superior Grocers opened a store at 115 S. West St., the former Palace Foods Depot, in Tulare, California. The grocery retailer, which primarily operates in Southern California, has expanded into the Central Valley. The new store features a large selection of produce, grocery, meats, beer and wine. Plans for the addition of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Holds Holiday Toy Giveaway Dec. 10
Vallarta Supermarkets will be hosting holiday toy giveaway events on Dec. 10 at select locations from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. across California. Kids 12 and under can visit one of the Vallarta California locations to receive a free toy along with sweet treats, while supplies last. Vallarta’s in-house bakery will have mini conchas and champurrado for sample. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
New Seasons Market Recognized As Most Admired Company
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 […]
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 […]