The Save Mart Companies is broadening its digital footprint by launching a retail media network with an expanded strategic partnership with Swiftly, a retail technology company that delivers omnichannel tools for enterprise retailers. The deepened partnership will accelerate and enhance The Save Mart Companies’ CPG relationships, creating advertising opportunities for supplier partners and benefiting shoppers with […]
Category: West
Posted inProduce News, West
Procurant Introduces Voice-Enabled Rating Feature To Application
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has unveiled a new voice-enabled rating feature in its Procurant Inspect application, streamlining retail produce inspections while providing real-time data to buyers and sellers of fresh produce. “The voice-enabled rating feature for Procurant Inspect is a good example of how it brings innovative solutions that save time and simplify complex processes for our […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Trident Seafoods Welcomes First King Salmon Of The Season
On May 17, the first King Salmon from Copper River landed in Seattle on an Alaska Airlines flight direct from Alaska, marking the beginning of what industry leaders expect to be an above-average season for the fish. Representatives from Trident Seafoods, the Copper River Prince William Sound Marketing Association, Alaska Airlines and Chef Tom Douglas […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West
Albertsons Cos. Names Moriarty As EVP, General Counsel
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has named Tom Moriarty as EVP and general counsel, effective June 5. Moriarty brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience to Albertsons Cos., including senior positions across legal, corporate strategy, policy and operations. He joins the company from CVS Health, where he spent more than 10 years serving in roles […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Association News, West
WAFC Elects 2023-24 Leadership At Annual Conference
Lakewood, California-based Western Association of Food Chains has announced the 2023-24 officers and board of directors, elected May 7 and May 9 at the WAFC’s annual convention. The new officers are: Paul Gianetto, SVP of sales and merchandising at Raley’s, has been named president and chairman. Nancy Lebold, CEO at New Seasons Markets, will serve […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, West
Tour Showcases Grocer’s Strengths – Selection, Quality, Price
Super King Markets is well known for its produce department, which features vast quantities of well-known and lesser-known items. But that is not all that the eight Southern California locations have to offer. For the company’s 30th anniversary, The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently visited Super King Markets’ Anaheim store on […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, West
Hands-On, Involved Approach Has Been Key To Owners’ Success
Sam Barrow, senior director of human resources, was recruited to join Super King Markets eight years ago. At the time, he served as human resources manager for a Japanese-based hospitality group in its Los Angeles office. Of his role with the grocer, Barrow said: “We try to support our employees and give them all the […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Gelson's, West
WAFC Wraps Up Record-Breaking Convention
Fueled by a record-breaking turnout, retailers and vendors took advantage of business meetings to renew relationships, discuss merchandising ideas and meet emerging brands May 6-10 at the Western Association of Food Chains’ annual convention. WAFC Chief Operating Officer Pat Posey told The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves that the show drew rave reviews. “Overall, I think everyone […]