Groceryshop has returned. The popular convention got underway Monday at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the convention’s website, “Across four days, our jam-packed agenda will feature informative, unrivaled talks on the changing grocery landscape from 200-plus industry leaders, as well as opportunities to connect and network with peers and potential […]
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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 inOnline Grocery Technology, West
BrightDrop Enters Supermarket Industry With Trace Grocery
Palo Alto, California-based BrightDrop is expanding its business and product portfolio with the launch of Trace Grocery, a new temperature-controlled eCart that helps streamline order fulfillment and pickup for online grocery purchases. The announcement Monday about the new product coincided with the opening of Groceryshop in Las Vegas, a massive CPG and grocery event during […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Center Store, West
Hormel Unveils Refrigerated Salsa, Guacamole By Herdez
Orange, California-based Hormel has new additions to its Herdez brand’s refrigerated salsas. Hormel debuted the three flavors – traditional mild, traditional medium and chipotle medium – in May. In a discussion with The Shelby Report, Chris Monahan, brand manager for refrigerated dips, attributed the expansion to consumer research. “We found that consumers really shop in […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Flashfood Diverts 50M Pounds Of Food From Landfills
Flashfood announced Sept. 19 at the Groceryshop 2022 conference that the company has diverted 50 million pounds of food from landfills and 95 million pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent saved from the atmosphere. This milestone was achieved following the company’s rapid expansion across North America, providing shoppers and retailers with a simple solution to reduce food waste. Flashfood […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Bakery News, West
La Brea Bakery Launches Cinnamon Raisin Loaf At Kroger Stores
Los Angeles-based La Brea Bakery has launched its artisan Cinnamon Raisin Loaf in Kroger stores. “This loaf is a great addition to our portfolio, as it brings a slightly sweet option to our product line,” said Brie Buenning, director of marketing for La Brea Bakery. “We’ve also seen more consumers interested in breakfast at home and nostalgic […]
Posted inDeli News, West
Reser’s Helping Grocery Stores Transition To In-Store Foodservice
“During the last couple of years, consumers for a long time weren’t really comfortable with going to restaurants,” said Nathan Roe, customer marketing and analytics for Reser’s Fine Foods in Beaverton, Oregon. “They didn’t want to go restaurants. They went to the grocery store and the grocery industry benefited.” Reser’s Fine Foods is one of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Superior Grocers Opens New Location In Santa Paula, CA
Superior Grocers opened its 70th store Sept. 14 at 280 E. Harvard Blvd. in Santa Paula, California. The store opened under the banner, The Market by Superior. The store is a full-service supermarket featuring a large selection of produce, grocery, liquor, fresh quality meat, as well as a large assortment of baked goods and an […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Side Delights Offers Shopping Solutions To Promote Potatoes
Newport Beach, California-based Side Delights offers “any-size solution” to shoppers as they return to school and work. Fortune recently reported that several companies asked employees to return to the office after Labor Day, causing shoppers to shift their routines again. This schedule change affects consumers in various ways, including shopping and dining habits. Shoppers seek affordable […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Gelson’s McDougall To Retire, Bagan Named Successor
In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared with The Shelby Report, President and CEO Rob McDougall announced his intent to retire at the end of the year. At that time, John Bagan will succeed him. Per his email, McDougall attributed the decision to a variety of reasons, but “first and foremost […]
Posted inBakery News, West
King’s Hawaiian Celebrates Tailgate Season With Giveaway
To celebrate tailgate season, Los Angeles-based King’s Hawaiian is beginning a search for a game day slider recipe by launching the Slider Sunday Million Dollar Showdown. Fans can register for the sweepstakes through Feb. 12. One winner will receive $1 million. After registering, people can gain more entries for the grand prize by voting between two slider […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Partners With Children’s Miracle Network
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with its annual balloon fundraiser campaign through Sept. 30. This is the 12th year the company participates as a partner to the Children’s Miracle Network. All funds raised go to each store’s local corresponding Children’s member hospitals. Whether that means providing care to children […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Presents $506K Donation To Olive Crest
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation presented a check for $506,232 to Olive Crest, following an in-store donation campaign that ended on July 5. Customers at Smart & Final locations throughout California, Arizona and Nevada were able to support kids in crisis with a $1 donation at checkout. “We continue to be inspired by and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, West
AFMA Foundation Awards 128 College Scholarships
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance has funded 128 college scholarships for the 2022-23 school year, culminating to $207,500 for all students. The winners come from a variety of the AFMA’s member companies and include both employees and their dependents. All students will be attending community colleges, colleges or universities in Arizona. This year, there were […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons Company Supports Immunization Access
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced investments in technology, vaccine inventory and patient services to increase immunization access and personalized care at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations. Pharmacy teams across Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs are now administering flu vaccines, as well as the […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Organic Natural, West
Natural Grocers To Reopen Store In Cheyenne, WY
Natural Grocers has announced a store reopening for a newly renovated and larger space Sept. 23 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Natural Grocers’ good4u crew will host an official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony at the new location at 1851 Dell Range Blvd. Community leaders will help welcome the community into the new store with gift card giveaways, discounts […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
Peterson’s Fresh Market Rooted In Riverton Community
Peterson’s Fresh Market in Riverton, Utah, has a long history of serving its community. Louis “Lute” Peterson and his youngest son, Bruce, founded the business in 1938, when they rented space in a local building. When a local landmark church, “The Old Dome Church,” was torn down in 1940, Lute Peterson bought some of the […]
Posted inRaley's, Online Grocery Technology, West
DoorDash Partners With The Raley’s Co. For Grocery Delivery
DoorDash has begun a partnership with West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies, which includes stores within the Raley’s and Bashas’ divisions, to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 213 locations across multiple cities. Consumers can order groceries on-demand from more than 117 Raley’s stores across Northern California and Nevada and from more than 91 Bashas’ stores […]
Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Nonprofits Benefit From Bashas’ Generosity, Support
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine, a community partner with Bashas’ for more than 40 years, was quick to congratulate the company on its 90th anniversary. Co-CEOs Mary Mitchell and Christina Spicer said the Girl Scout mission is to build young women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Pasturebird To Showcase New Packaging At Expo
To celebrate its launch into retail, Temecula, California-based Pasturebird will release new packaging at the 2022 Natural Products Expo East. Exhibiting at the show for the first time and as a NEXTY Award finalist, attendees are invited to stop by booth No. 1743 to learn more about the brand. Pasturebird’s new packaging, designed by Pearlfisher NYC, commemorates […]
Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Bashas’ Diné Markets Providing Fresh Food To Native Americans
Eddie Basha Jr. opened the first Bashas’ Diné Markets in the Navajo Nation in 1981. Currently, Bashas’ has nine stores to serve the Navajo people. More than 40 years ago, the Navajo Nation put out a request for proposals to all the grocers. His father was the only one who answered, Trey Basha said. At […]