Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a Veterans Day promotion. Pacific Trellis has debuted co-branded packaging for grapes and mandarins with a percentage of every bag sold being donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. “The co-branded packaging creates a stopping point for consumers, enticing them to purchase, […]
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, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Offers Online Holiday Pre-Ordering
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is giving customers the option of pre-ordering holiday items on its website. Customers can reserve holiday turkeys, meats, fully prepared meals and arranged party trays. Pre-orders close on Nov. 21 and will resume Dec. 6-21. Stores will be open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Christmas Eve; […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Court Restraining Order
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied the request by the California, Illinois and District of Columbia attorneys general for a temporary restraining order against the company’s previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, originally scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. Albertsons Cos. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Envy Promotes ‘Holiday Apple’ Campaign With Hallmark Channel
Los Angeles, California-based Envy apples will kick off the 2022 holiday season with a comprehensive marketing campaign designed to drive consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions. For the third consecutive year, Envy is partnering with the Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas,” the network’s annual celebration of all-new original holiday films. “The holiday season is […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Will Open Rancho Cordova Store Nov. 11
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store at 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 11 at 10846 Bear Hollow Drive in Rancho Cordova, California. “We are thrilled to welcome Sprouts to Rancho Cordova’s new Stone Creek Village shopping center,” said Donald Terry, mayor. “Sprouts’ well-known reputation for being both a grocery store that specializes in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Market Profile, West
Dehoff’s Markets Marks 50 Years Of Service To Redwood City, CA
Dehoff’s Markets celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 15, with the store’s original location in Redwood City, California, still thriving under family ownership. However, the Dehoffs’ history of entrepreneurship in the Northern California community stretches much farther back than 1972. Emil Dehoff immigrated to the U.S. from Germany after serving in World War I. According […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Ralphs Shares Southern California’s Favorite Side Dishes
Los Angeles-based Ralphs Grocery Company shared its customers’ favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, ahead of one of the largest food holidays of the year. “We know families and friends make memories over food across many holidays,” said Sunny Reelhorn Parr, director of corporate affairs. “At Thanksgiving, we see so many customers seeking out ingredients to make meals […]
Posted inCenter Store, West
Fresh Cravings Launches New Hummus Flavors
Fresh Cravings, the family-owned, Arizona-based snacking brand, has expanded its line of chilled dips with the addition of three new hummus flavors: Jalapeño Cilantro, Lemon Garlic and Mediterranean. These new flavors are now available at Walmart nationwide, in the deli section, and join the Fresh Cravings Hummus lineup of Honey Jalapeño, Everything Bagel, Roasted Red Pepper, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Meat District, Los Angeles Rams Introduce The Champ Burger
Meat District and the Los Angeles Rams have announced a multi-year partnership that kicks off with the introduction of “The Champ” Burger, which is available across Southern California. The Champ Burger, made from the steak cuts of chuck, brisket and short-rib angus beef, will feature Meat District’s co-branded packaging with a neon LA Rams logo design. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sun World Expands Import Footprint In North America
Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has added three importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include GrapeMan Farms, Pacific Trellis Fruit and Sierra Produce. The appointments further expand the company’s panel of licensed importers to 17 companies. GrapeMan Farms, Pacific Trellis Fruit and Sierra Produce join a list of Sun World licensed importers in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Merger Restraint
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the attorney general of Washington has been granted a temporary restraining order by a commissioner assistant to the judge. The TRO restrains the company from paying the previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. The order enables the court to consider […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Names Padilla As Senior Director Of International Sales
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has announced the addition of Tommy Padilla as senior director of international sales. “With Tommy’s help, we are well positioned to support our international customers and expand our ‘Family of Fresh’ products and services in the Asian and European markets. Tommy is a great addition to our team and we are excited to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Kicks Off Campaign To Address Food Insecurity
California-based Stater Bros. Charities is partnering with all 171 Stater Bros. locations in its Harvesting Hope Campaign to address food insecurity in the communities it serves. During the campaign, which runs through Dec. 31, shoppers will have an opportunity to donate their change into Harvesting Hope coin collection canisters or to purchase $5 donation cards […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Grant Street Grocery Offers Experience Of ‘Curated Shopping’
Grant Street Grocery in Casper, Wyoming, is 104 years old. But the historic business may not have made it to the century mark if not for the intervention of some residents in the city’s Big Tree neighborhood, where it is located. Lindsey Grant, who co-owns the specialty grocery store with her partner Susan Holmes, said […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Supply Chain News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Expands Delivery With Doordash
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is available on the DoorDash marketplace in select cities for on-demand grocery delivery. Customers will be able to order thousands of fresh, natural and organic products from Sprouts by visiting the DoorDash mobile app or website, where people can choose to have their groceries delivered on-demand or schedule a delivery for later in the […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Olyns, Mars Wrigley Offer Reward For Recycling Containers
San Jose, California-based Olyns is collaborating with Mars Wrigley to launch the Sweet Rewards Challenge, a new approach to the recycling of rigid plastic candy and gum containers. People in Northern California who deposit qualifying candy containers in an Olyns Reverse Vending Machine will have a chance to win thousands of dollars in rewards. “Packaging waste is a challenge that requires […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Home Page Latest News, West
Wyoming ‘In Pretty Good Shape’ For Businesses
Wyoming remains a “great, great state to be operating in and having businesses,” according to Grier Bailey, executive director of the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association & Convenience Store Association. The state, which hasn’t seen a large population growth since the last Census, has “an amazing regulatory environment, where taxes remain low and operational costs […]
Posted inProduce News, West
SugarBee Apples To Be Sold Through Three New Partnerships
With the fall 2022 crop of SugarBee apples in early harvest, Ephrata, Washington-based Regal Fruit International has announced that sales of the proprietary brand will be coordinated by Regal Fruit in a partnership with Chelan Fresh, CMI Orchards and Sage Fruit. According to Regal Fruit International, retailers are aware that one of the most in-demand […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Naturipe Farms Spotlights Sustainability, Breeding At Global Produce & Floral Show
Salinas, California-based Naturipe, a global producer of berries for more than 100 years, is highlighting its sustainability efforts at IFPA’S 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida, through Oct. 29. This year’s show will highlight Naturipe’s advances in the area of environmental sustainability and breeding. Sustainability is a priority in every aspect of […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Misionero Showcases Packaged Salad Kits At IFPA Show
Misionero, a grower of organic and conventional leafy greens based in Gonzales, California, will showcase two new packaged salad kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 27-29. The new products include a Buttery Simple Salad kit and a Miso Caesar Simple Salad kit that will be available for […]