Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers is expanding it curbside grocery pickup to offer more options to Southern California residents. After a successful pilot in select stores, the company’s curbside grocery pickup will be available at 20 select locations across Southern California. “Our curbside grocery pickup pilot was quickly embraced by our customers and demand for this […]
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.
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Supporters Of WAFC, USC FIM Program Hailed
Food industry professionals gathered Feb. 15 for a luncheon that honored donors who support the Western Association of Food Chains and the University of Southern California Food Industry Management Program. According to its website, the programs at USC Marshall School of Business are “designed exclusively for high-potential individuals of proven ability.” “[They] have the choice […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, West
HF Foods Appoints Lin As Chief Operating Officer
Las Vegas-based HF Foods Group Inc. has appointed Xi Lin “Felix Lin” as chief operating officer of the company, effective May 1. Lin will report directly to Peter Zhang, CEO. “With Felix joining the team, I look forward to further strengthening our capabilities through new initiatives that will increase our presence in existing markets and improve […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets ‘Brings It Home’ In Rebranding And Ad Campaign
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has launched its newly refreshed brand, beginning with its “Bring It Home” ad campaign. The campaign shows how Stater Bros. helps Southern California families bring home the joys of life with fresh food and meal solutions for their table. On April 4, the brand came to life on screens and […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Fresh Foods Specialty Grocer Finds Niche Along The Coast
For independent grocer Jon Welsh, serving customers and the community are what he loves most about his job. Welsh owns and operates Fresh Foods specialty grocery stores in Cannon Beach and Manzanita, along the Oregon coast. While the IGA affiliate stores do a robust business during tourist season, Welsh said the rest of the year […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Bolthouse Farms Establishes Hub To Strengthen ESG Commitment
In order to strengthen its environmental, social and governance commitment, Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has established an ESG Hub. The hub represents a sharpened focus on key issues and will facilitate integration of ESG factors across all parts of the business, positioning the company for growth. “As we look to the future and redefine the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Opens Application Period For ‘Donut Flavor Craze’ Contest
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas is holding its seventh annual Donut Flavor Craze contest. Two winners – one kid and one adult – will have their creations featured in the grocer’s donut cases this summer, earning them Bashas’ Donut Ambassador titles in 2022. Through May 14, Arizonans are invited to submit their favorite carnival-inspired donut flavor. Kids […]
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Cardenas Markets To Offer Curbside Pick-Up In Las Vegas
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has announced that curbside pickup is now available across all Las Vegas locations through the company’s partnership with Instacart. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do,” stated Adam Salgado, chief marketing officer. “Whether shopping in-store or online, we are committed to ensuring an excellent and convenient shopping experience for […]
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Conscious Foods Enters Produce Market With First Product In Brand Line
Conscious Foods, the brand launched by food and tech company Pairwise, has announced its entry into the produce market, showcasing its first product March 24 at the Future Food-Tech show in San Franscico, California. The introduction of the Conscious Foods brand represents the next step in Pairwise’s mission to build a healthier world through better […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
USC Marshall Names Coca-Cola As Food Industry Executive Of The Year
The University of Southern California’s Marshall Food Industry Management program will honor Coca-Cola as its 2022 Executive of the Year. Historically, the USC Executive of the Year award has been presented to an individual food industry retailer that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to education. This year, the award will go to Coca-Cola, one […]
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
How Retailers Can Help Your Company Get A Sales Lift
Sponsored Content From the early ages of advertising, such as 1950’s “You’ll be lovelier each day with Pink Camay” soap commercial, 1970’s “Mikey Likes It” Life cereal, to “I’m Lovin it” by McDonalds, consumer products brand strategies today are certainly more diverse – multi sectoral with more opportunities that drive competition. The strength of strategies […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Appoints Sylvia As CEO
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has announced the appointment of Ken Sylvia to CEO, effective April 12. As a leader, Sylvia will continue to fulfill Talking Rain’s mission of “Creating Connections with Every Sip” by prioritizing employee development, community engagement, product innovation and corporate responsibility. Since joining Talking Rain over a decade ago, Sylvia has […]
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Popchips Unveils New Brand Packaging, Innovations
San Francisco, California-based Popchips has announced a complete brand overhaul with a reimagined visual identity and the debut of two new flavors. After conducting market research to redefine its brand strategy, Popchips has revitalized its distinct package design. The two new innovations, Fiery Buffalo and Fully Loaded, serve as an answer to consumer demand for salty snacks […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Bolthouse Farms Launches New Reformulated Dressings
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has launched its new, reformulated dressings line, offering consumers richer, creamier dressings. With enhanced versions of its ranch, blue cheese and caesar dressings, Bolthouse Farms reformulated these dressings with the following in mind: Taste as No. 1 – According to the International Food Information Council’s 2021 Food and Healthy Survey, 82 percent of Americans consider taste […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Supply Chain News, West
Town & Country Markets, PacWesty Partner For Grocery Delivery Service
Seattle-based Town & Country Markets has partnered with PacWesty to offer customers an all-electric grocery delivery service. Customers place their orders online and select the home delivery option to receive delivery to their doorstep. Among the first companies in Washington State to use a fleet of battery-electric delivery vans, Town & Country and PacWesty began their […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Clover Sonoma Expands Organic Moon Milks Brand Nationally
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy corporation, has launched Organic Moon Milks to expand its brand. The beverages blend 2 percent organic milk, herbs and spices together that can help the body respond to physical and emotional stressors. Available in quart size, Clover Sonoma Moon Milks are available nationally at Whole Foods […]
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Driscoll’s, Plenty Commit To Build First Strawberry Indoor Vertical Farm
California-based companies Driscoll’s and Plenty Unlimited Inc. are expanding their partnership to build a new indoor vertical farm dedicated exclusively to strawberries. After exceeding the goals set forward for the initial stages of the partnership, the two companies are accelerating efforts to grow Driscoll’s berries using Plenty’s unique vertical growing platform. This new farm will provide fresh […]
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Albertsons Companies Offering COVID-19 Tests To Medicare Recipients
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that customers with Medicare Part B coverage, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, will be able to get free COVID-19 rapid tests at the company’s more than 1,700 pharmacies. Those eligible can get up to eight over-the-counter tests each month, without an appointment, through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. “We’re committed to making COVID-19 testing easier in the many neighborhoods […]
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CMI Orchards Achieves EFI Certification On Apples, Cherries And Pears
Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, has announced that Washington-based CMI Orchards had achieved its first EFI certification. More than 50 percent of the captive acreage of apples, cherries and pears marketed by CMI Orchards is EFI certified with the completion of […]
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The Save Mart Co. Names Sampson As Executive Chairman
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies and Kingswood Capital Management have named Shane Sampson as executive chairman of the California-based, regional grocery retailer. The news comes a week after Kingswood, a Los Angeles-based operationally focused private equity firm with experience in the retail sector, announced its acquisition of Save Mart. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. To read the full story […]