The Save Mart Companies has launched member pricing across Save Mart and Lucky locations throughout California and Western Nevada. Beginning June 24, rewards members no longer need to clip a coupon to save at checkout – member prices apply automatically when shoppers enter their phone number. No coupons or codes are needed. The program delivers […]
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, News, West
Grocery Outlet Begins Annual ‘Independence From Hunger’ Campaign
Through July 31, the campaign collects in‑store and online donations, as well as pre‑made bags of nonperishable food for donation at stores nationwide.
Posted inSuppliers, News, West
CA Standardizing Food Labels, Begins ‘Sell By’ Date Ban July 1
Beginning July 1, California will ban the use of consumer‑facing “sell by” dates on packaged food products, replacing them with standardized “Best if Used by” and “Use by” labels in an effort to reduce food waste and consumer confusion. The new law, Assembly Bill 660, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and co‑sponsored by Californians Against […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Media Collective Brings Sponsored Products To AI-Powered Search
Albertsons Media Collective has begun a new integration with Criteo, the global commerce intelligence platform, that brings sponsored product discovery into Albertsons Cos.’ AI-powered conversational search. The integration enables brands to connect with shoppers as they plan meals, discover products and build baskets. Through Criteo, eligible sponsored products can appear within AI-powered conversational search product […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Rosauers, West
Rosauers To Open New Belgrade Store With Expanded Fresh, Local Offerings
The store features expanded fresh departments, more local offerings and a significant investment in prepared foods and natural/organic selections.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Featured News, News, West
Albertsons Launches ‘Nourish the American Dream’ Hunger Campaign
Together with more than 250 partners, the movement aims to raise $5 million from July 1‑7 for childhood hunger relief.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Raley's, West
Raley’s Breaks Ground On O·N·E Market In Madera, CA
Raley’s has broken ground on a new Raley’s O·N·E Market in Madera, in California’s Central Valley. It is located at Riverwalk at Riverstone, which is within the Riverstone master-planned community. The 40,000‑square‑foot location is the first full‑service grocery store in the community and marks the second Raley’s in Madera County. The ceremony, held at Market […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West
Local Express Hires Webb As VP, Marketing To Drive AI Platform Growth
Local Express, a SaaS platform that helps power unified omnichannel e‑commerce for grocery and food retailers, has named Ryan Webb as VP of marketing, effective immediately. Webb reports to CEO Bagrat Safarian and will lead brand and product marketing, demand generation, and go‑to‑market strategy. “Ryan understands how to turn a sophisticated platform into simple compelling […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Marketing News, News, West
Albertsons, P&G Debut Branded Entertainment Series ‘Rico’s Tacos’
Albertsons Media Collective has unveiled a new branded entertainment model: episodic, scripted branded entertainment co‑created with retailer shopper intelligence and distributed across the Albertsons Media Collective platform. Procter & Gamble is the strategic co‑development partner for the inaugural work, a Minivela drama titled Rico’s Tacos, launching June 23. “The brands that will win are the ones […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, News, West
Natural Grocers Prepping For 15th Store In OR
Natural Grocers will open its 15th Oregon location July 1 at 448 OR‑99W in McMinnville. Grand-opening festivities will include a $2,500 donation to the Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP) Food Bank, followed by the introduction of local artist Natalie Fletcher, who created a large‑scale mural above the main entrance, and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Mollie Stone’s Markets Acquires 2-Store Bay Area Grocer
The company said it plans to preserve the legacy and neighborhood character of both United Markets’ locations.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Gelson's, News, West
Gelson’s Markets Taps Toyo As President, CEO
Gelson’s Markets has appointed Koichi Toyo as president and CEO, following the departure of Ryan Adams, who had held the role since April 2024. Toyo brings more than two decades of retail leadership experience to Gelson’s, having been with parent company Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) since 2003. He also serves as president of Marukai […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Robinson To Lead Fresh Sales, Merchandising For Stater Bros.
Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Bruce Robinson VP of sales and merchandising – fresh, reporting to EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Rebecca Calvin. Robinson will lead the strategic vision, development and execution of the company’s fresh department, which includes meat, seafood, produce, floral, service deli and bakery. He also will work across store operations, marketing […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WAFC Names Wingo Education Chairman As Hendry Retires
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has announced the retirement of Mike Hendry, its longtime education chairman, and the appointment of Levi Wingo as his successor. Hendry, who had held the position since 2018, was recognized during the 2026 WAFC Convention for his leadership and commitment to advancing the association’s mission of transforming lives […]
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Grocery Outlet Adds 2 Executives To Leadership Team
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) has appointed Paul Miller as EVP, chief purchasing and merchandising officer, and Ian Ferry as EVP and chief financial officer, both effective June 9. The company also affirmed its financial outlook for the second quarter and fiscal year 2026 originally provided May 13. Miller, a former key executive in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Roslyn Grocery Opening Flagship Store In Cle Elum, WA
Roslyn Grocery, a locally-owned independent market, will open a 5,000‑square‑foot flagship location in Cle Elum, Washington.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Featured News, News, West
Amazon Launches Grocery Delivery, Pickup For AZ-Based Bashas’ Stores
Amazon has launched grocery delivery and pickup at four Bashas’ stores – in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson, Arizona – marking its first third‑party grocery collaboration in the state. Customers can shop about 15,000 Bashas’ grocery items – including fresh produce, bakery items, deli favorites and everyday essentials – by visiting amazon.com/bashas’ or using the Amazon shopping app, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Rosauers, West
Rosauers Reopens Supermarket In Walla Walla, WA
Rosauers Supermarkets held a grand reopening celebration May 20 at 710 S. 9th Ave. in Walla Walla, Washington, a site that previously operated as Super 1 Foods. The remodeled store has been transformed with expanded fresh departments, more local offerings and a significant investment in prepared foods and natural/organic selections. The reopening event featured a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta’s Central CA Growth Continuing In Merced
Vallarta Supermarkets will open a new 52,000‑square‑foot store – its third of 2026 and 65th overall – June 10 at 851 W Olive Ave. in Merced, California. The store will be the second location to feature Marisquería Costa de Oro, known for fresh ceviches, made‑to‑order seafood tacos, coctel de camarón and tostadas, including the Burnt […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West
AFS Collects 165K Pounds Of Food In UT Statewide Drive
Associated Food Stores (AFS) and its network of independent retailers played a pivotal role in the 2026 Feed Utah Food Drive, collecting 165,443 pounds of food – more than half of the statewide total. The fifth annual drive, held in March, brought communities across Utah together to fight hunger. Food insecurity affects one in five […]