Los Angeles-based Smart & Final has launched its yearly campaign to raise funds for the 12th annual KFI PastaThon. The fundraising event, organized by KFI AM 640, supports Caterina’s Club, which provides more than 25,000 meals per week for families in need at 100 locations in 30 cities across Southern California. Caterina’s Club, led by Chef […]
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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 inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Dole Installs Two Wind Turbines For Facility Electricity
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole, has announced the implementation and activation of two General Electric 2.8-Megawatt wind turbines at its salad processing plant in Soledad, California. Each Dole turbine generating power to the facility stands 499 feet tall at maximum height with rotor diameters of 417 feet. Whenever sufficient wind is present to […]
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Hass Avocado Board Details Seasonal Sales Opportunities
According to the Mission Viejo, California-based Hass Avocado Board, research suggests seasonal influences impact retail sales of avocados, driven by supply chain dynamics and shopper purchase behaviors. These influences have steered the category into an evolution of seasonality over the past four years. The Avocado Seasonality Drivers study reveals that the first quarter is the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Names Photo Submission Contest Recipients
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has announced the winners of its annual “La Catrina Mas Catrina” photo submission contest. This year’s winners are: First place: Lisbeth S. from Corona, California, received a $500 Sephora gift card; Second place: Alma C. from East Palo Alto, California, won a $300 Ulta Beauty gift card; and Third place: Nancy M. from Phoenix, Arizona, was awarded $100 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final To Hold Grand Opening Dec. 14 In San Jose, CA
Smart & Final will open a Smart & Final Extra! on Dec. 14 in San Jose, California. Located at 430 Blossom Hill Road, the 39,000-square-foot store will offer customers a selection of household and club-sized products, available without a membership fee. The grocery warehouse store, which will be open daily from 6 a.m.-10 p.m., will provide […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Duncan Family Farms Provides Herb Merchandising Opportunities
Goodyear, Arizona-based Duncan Family Farms is offering retailers merchandising and sales support with its line of 18 fresh, organic herb varieties heading into the holiday season. According to Google trends, there is a spike in search volume for terms involving “fresh herbs” leading up to Thanksgiving and following through to Christmas. This presents opportunities to drive sales at the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Farmer John Awards $25K Through California Kindness Project
On Nov. 9, Farmer John recognized the Court Appointed Special Advocates in Sacramento for its impact in Northern California with a check for $25,000. The endowment is part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project, a grant program launched earlier this year to support California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities. CASA Sacramento was among the top selected charities to receive a donation in recognition of their […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Celebrates Opening In Santa Ana, CA
Northgate González Market celebrated the grand opening of its new store at 2603 Westminster Ave. in Santa Ana, California. “We are excited at the overwhelming response and support from the Santa Ana community,” said Miguel González, co-president of Northgate González Market. The company invested more than $25 million into the new store and shopping center. The announcement builds upon Northgate González Market’s commitment to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Peter Pan Seafood Hires Bixler As CEO
Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood has hired Kevin Bixler as its CEO. Bixler has a lifetime of seafood industry knowledge, being born into a commercial fishing family. His industry experience goes back more than three decades, beginning on his father’s fishing boat. Bixler most recently served as global director of group fish procurement at Thai […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Holiday Vinaforé Wine Collection
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched its Vinaforé Collection for the holiday season. The private label collection features five crafted varieties originating from wine regions across the world and is available at Albertsons Cos. banner stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Shaw’s, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb and United Supermarkets. The Vinaforé Collection was curated by Curtis Mann, master […]
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Pacific Trellis Fruit Highlights Veterans Day Promotion
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, […]
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. […]
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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. […]
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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 […]