Gelson’s will host an online wine tasting of award-winning Hampton Water Rosé, featuring father and son co-founders: performer Jon Bon Jovi and his son Jesse Bongiovi. Made in France, the product is emblematic of their love of the East Coast summer lifestyle. A Zoom link will be provided to all customers on the day prior […]
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, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Appoints Molloy As New CFO
Lawrence “Chip” Molloy, currently a member of the Sprouts Farmers Market Board of Directors, has been appointed as CFO of the company, effective Sept. 25. Molloy will succeed Denise Paulonis, who is departing the company to join a publicly traded retailer as its CEO. “There is no better successor to oversee our financial function than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Coswatte Named Chief Operating Officer for Cardenas Markets
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has promoted Prabash Coswatte to the role of chief operating officer. In this position Coswatte will continue to report directly to Doug Sanders, chairman and CEO for Cardenas Markets, and will oversee the company’s store operations, loss prevention, information technology, data integrity, scanning, receiving, maintenance, construction and real estate departments. “Prabash […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, West
Dole Food To Digitally Transform Its Supply Chain With Blue Yonder
Dole Food & Beverages Group is digitally transforming its supply chain to predict shipment delays and sense, prescribe and optimize demand, enabled with two Blue Yonder cloud-based solutions: Luminate Control Tower and the Luminate Planning portfolio. Dole Food & Beverages Group, a division of The Dole Sunshine Co. based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Taylor Farms Unveils Investment With Pure Green Farms
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms is entering the greenhouse growing market with an investment in Pure Green Farms. This expansion into greenhouse grown fresh offerings will complement Taylor Farms’ existing 122,200-crop-acre, field-grown program and 16 salad producing facilities across North America. “We’re excited to venture into the industry of indoor growing with this investment,” said Bruce Taylor, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, West
Harmons Continues ‘Creating Conversations’ About Utah’s Food Culture
by Eric Pereira / content creator Lindee Nance, VP of marketing, said Utah-based Harmons has invested a “great deal” in product development, supplier partnerships and produce selection. That includes providing content for its audience as well. At harmonsgrocery.com, visitors will find blogs and podcasts answering culinary questions, nutrition insights and food trends, among other topics. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Bear Grylls Has Joined GoodFish In New Snack Category
One of the world’s most widely known faces of survival and outdoor adventure, Bear Grylls has joined Justin Guilbert, Douglas Riboud and Errol Schweizer at GoodFish, a brand that developed and delivered a new category of sustainable seafood. The Emmy-award nominee and star of National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” and Discovery Channel’s “Man […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Nutiva Strengthens Category Leadership By Acquiring Coconut Secret
Nutiva, a pioneer of the organic plant-based food movement with its line-up of USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified culinary oils and superfoods, has acquired Coconut Secret from its parent company Leslie’s Organics LLC. Coconut Secret established itself as a leader in the soy-free Asian sauces category, which the company created in 2009 with […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Impossible Sausage Made From Plants Arrives In Home Kitchens
Impossible Sausage Made From Plants is launching in retail stores for the first time in a ground sausage form. Available in two flavors – Savory and Spicy – Impossible Sausage will be rolling out in Kroger, Ralphs, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Albertsons, Wegmans, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Giant Martin’s, Giant Food, Sprouts Farmers Market, […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Clover Sonoma Debuts New Colorful Kid’s Line Of Organic Clover
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy and Certified B Corp., has released its new colorful dairy brand, Clover the Rainbow. Designed to teach kids about eating the rainbow of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet, Clover the Rainbow debuts with three organic yogurt smoothies: Strawberry Carrot, Blueberry Beet […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Anniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, West
Wholesale Cooperative URM Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Spokane, Washington-based URM, one of the largest privately owned companies in the Pacific Northwest, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The wholesale cooperative now has more than 120 member-owners, representing hundreds of grocery stores. In the special 100th anniversary section below, The Shelby Report explores URM‘s relationships with its member-owners and its rich tradition, history and […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Calavo Promotes Araiza To EVP Calavo Fresh Foods
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a global company in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has promoted Ron Araiza to EVP of Calavo Fresh Foods. In his new role, Araiza will be responsible for leading the Renaissance Food Group (RFG) and Calavo Foods business segments. Araiza will focus his leadership sights on aligning […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Alkaline88’s Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottle Is Now Available Nationwide
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co.’s eco-friendly, fully-recyclable 16-oz. aluminum bottle is now available in more than 9,000 locations across the country. It is being carried by independent grocers and chains including Albertsons (and its subsidiary Vons), Sprouts Farmers Market, Meijer, H-E-B and Harris Teeter. “Sales of our entire line of single serves continue to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Markets Add Two New Starbucks Cafes For Navajo People
Building on the popularity of introducing the first Starbucks café on the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona, Bashas’ Diné Markets plans to add two more Starbucks locations – one in Tuba City and the other in Kayenta – to serve the Navajo people. “It’s our honor to expand the Starbucks offerings at our Bashas’ […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Tattooed Chef Launches New Innovation Items At Sprouts Farmers Market
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc. has launched four plant-based entrée bowls, including two new flavors in approximately 340 Sprouts Farmers Market stores. The four entrée bowl flavors are: Buffalo Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bowl: Cauliflower florets covered in a rich and creamy buffalo cheddar cheese sauce with a hint of ranch; Spicy Thai Bowl: Plant-based […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Impossible Foods Appoints Gayles, Borecky To Leadership Team
Impossible Foods, based in Redwood City, California, has made two additions to its leadership team as it prepares for rapid growth. Veteran HR executive Leilani Gayles is joining Impossible Foods as chief people officer and will oversee people operations, including talent acquisition, compensation and rewards, talent and leadership development. She also will be responsible for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Shelby Originals, West
Daughter Recalls Wisdom From ‘Wonderful’ Father
Renee Amen started helping out around her father’s grocery business as early as 12 years old. And she began officially working at Super A while in college. She has since risen from associate level to company controller. Asked what she thought has been the most challenging part about working with the company, “Probably dealing with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Shelby Originals, West
Middle Child Forged Own Path As Leading Physician
Dr. Daniel Amen forged a different path from his late father, Lou, and some of his siblings but inherited a similar drive to succeed – it just was in the medical field. “My dad was hard. He wasn’t home. I didn’t see him much…he was just so driven that we didn’t have as much of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Mad Tasty Signs Deal With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Mad Tasty, a hemp-infused beverage brand founded by Ryan Tedder, lead singer of OneRepublic and three-time Grammy winning songwriter and producer, has signed a deal with distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Southern Glazer’s is a distributor of beverage alcohol and is now the largest CBD drink wholesaler. “I am ecstatic about our nationwide distribution deal with […]
Posted inWest, Center Store, Home Page Slider
Pop-Tarts Partners With Lyrical Lemonade To Transform Snacks
On Aug. 13, in Los Angeles, the Pop-Tarts x Lyrical Lemonade Experience will open for business and transform basic items – backpacks, notebooks, skateboard decks and sneakers – into Pop-Tarts flavor-themed collectibles. Pop-Tarts and Lyrical Lemonade, along with special guests, will work with fans to customize their items with paint, exclusive patches, custom stickers and live artist illustrations. The experience will take […]