Wonderful Pistachios says its annual North America retail sales have surpassed the $1 billion milestone, making it the first brand in The Wonderful Co. portfolio to have reached this number. The success of Wonderful Pistachios can be attributed to a variety of specific factors, including the popularity of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells, which, according to IRI […]
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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Northgate González Market Named 2020 West Retailer Of Year
Northgate González Market has its roots in hard work and humility. Miguel González emigrated from Jalostotitlán, a town in Jalisco, Mexico, to the United States in the early 1960s after his small shoe shop had burned down and he realized he had to make a move to support his large family. He returned home every […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
New Whole Foods Market To Open Oct. 29 In Sunnyvale, CA
Whole Foods Market will open its new 56,573-square-foot store, located at 150 E. McKinley Ave. in Sunnyvale, California, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Special features of the new Sunnyvale store include: Floodcraft Brewing Co., opening with beers on tap, cocktails-to-go and a to-go food menu, which includes burgers and fries. Frankie and Haandi, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Tecate Utilizes Tamales To Promote Mexican-American Holiday Tradition
Tecate is utilizing tamales to promote Las Posadas, a holiday that reflects Mexican-American cultural heritage, from early November to December. A holiday tradition for more than 400 years, Las Posadas brings family together in the days leading up to Christmas. Tamales, not an everyday meal, have unified families by reflecting unique home-grown traditions. In a value-added […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Oct. 28 In Eastvale, CA
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Eastvale, California, at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Located at 13984 Limonite Ave., it will be open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. The new Eastvale Sprouts will be the first retail tenant of The Merge development at the northeast corner of Archibald and Limonite avenues. Parking […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Offers New Contactless Payment Option
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Co. has introduced Albertsons Pay, a new zero-touch checkout experience available through the updated Just for U loyalty app. Albertsons Pay provides shoppers with a safe, secure and contact-free way to pay, use discounts and earn rewards all at the same time. The new technology is available in all Albertsons Cos. stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, […]
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Amazon Fresh Store Now Open To Public In Irvine, CA
The new Amazon Fresh store in Irvine, California, at 13672 Jamboree Road, is now open to the public. The Irvine store, at approximately 40,000 square feet, is the second Amazon Fresh store location to open its doors. Store hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. From 7-8 a.m., the store is open to serve customers who […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, West
Supermarket Industry Loses Visionary Ben Schwartz At 103
The grocery industry lost a giant on Oct. 1, 2020, with the death of Ben Schwartz at age 103. Mr. Schwartz was born in Philadelphia on July 8, 1917. According to his obituary, he was raised in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, where he worked at his father’s corner grocery store from an […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Online Grocer Thrive Market Has Achieved B-Corp Certification
Los Angeles-based Thrive Market, a member-first, online marketplace, has announced its B-Corp certification. As the largest online grocer to receive the certification in the United States, Thrive Market is leading the way for the grocery industry as the first major grocer and largest non-GMO food retailer to be B-Corp certified. Boasting an innovative wholesale process and comprehensive […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Pandemic Doesn’t Stop Progress For North State Grocery
ECRS has announced the successful launch of its unified transaction platform, Catapult, in all 22 stores of North State Grocery Inc., dba Holiday Market and Sav•Mor Foods. This transition occurred with record-breaking speed during a pandemic, the company says. Initiated in early March, the installation project was completed at each of the 22 locations within seven months. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Unveils PickUp Lockers To E-Commerce Lineup
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. is piloting PickUp lockers in select Chicago Jewel-Osco and Bay Area Safeway stores as the newest easy fulfillment option for e-commerce orders made through the company’s websites and apps. The company already offers in-house delivery and Drive Up & Go options through its websites and apps and has partnerships with third-party […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Instacart Appoints 2 New Executives To Leadership Team
San Francisco-based Instacart, an online grocery delivery company, has hired two new executives to its leadership team. Experienced human resources executive and people leader Christina Hall has joined Instacart as the company’s first chief human resources officer. Additionally, as part of the company’s continued investment in product development, Instacart has named Ariel Bardin as SVP of product. These new […]
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Real Good Foods Names Former J&J Snack Foods SVP Law New CEO
Gerard Law has been named CEO of Los Angeles-based Real Good Foods, effective Oct. 14. He most recently was SVP of J&J Snack Foods Corp.’s snack division with 16 manufacturing plants and $800 million in revenue. “I am very pleased to welcome Jerry to Real Good Foods,” said Bryan Freeman, chairman of the board. “Having spent the last 28 years […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Golbon Fall Virtual Conference Posts Record Attendance
Boise, Idaho-based Golbon, a national foodservice buying and marketing group, just wrapped up another three-day fall virtual conference, one of its most successful shows to date. More than 300 industry professionals attended the event that featured over 100 virtual booths, member-hosted topical discussions, an economic update and the Annual Golbon Awards. The Golbon Fall 2020 Conference […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Giumarra, Fair Trade USA Join Forces At PMA Fresh Summit
The Los Angeles-based Giumarra Companies, in partnership with Fair Trade USA, announces an educational Ask Us Anything: Fair Trade webinar to take place during Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit virtual event. “October is Fair Trade Month, and we can think of no better time to share the importance of fair trade’s impact with produce […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
New Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Flavors To Debut Spring 2021
In spring 2021, Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios will launch two additions to its Wonderful Pistachios No Shells product line – BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar. BBQ Wonderful Pistachios No Shells have hickory-smoked flavor and are dashed with garlic, paprika and salt for a mix of sweet and smoky. Sea Salt & Vinegar Wonderful Pistachios No Shells […]
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Continental Mills Names CPG Veteran Neumann As Chief Growth Officer
As demand for its Krusteaz and other baking and breakfast brands continues to rise, Continental Mills has named Keith Neumann as chief growth officer, with responsibility for sales, marketing and R&D. He will report to Continental Mills President and CEO Andy Heily. Neumann brings a strong track record of contributing to growth at some of the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Ontario Ranch, CA Welcomes 4th Stater Bros. Location
Stater Bros. Markets is opening a new supermarket to serve the community of Ontario Ranch in Ontario, California. It will be located at 3460 E. Ontario Ranch Road and will be the fourth to serve the city of Ontario. The new store will officially open for business on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 a.m. with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets To Open Oct. 14 In Montclair, CA
Cardenas Markets will officially open its doors to the community of Montclair, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Built from the ground up, the company’s 60th store is located at 5281 Holt Blvd. and stands at 41,652 sq. ft. Customers will find a variety of fresh and authentic product offerings that celebrate life, family and culture […]
Posted inCOVID News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Teamsters Prepare To Strike Against Some SoCal Grocers
More than 4,000 Teamster warehouse workers and truck drivers that deliver food and supplies to Southern California grocery stores are facing the possibility of a work shutdown. Grocery supply chain workers and their employers – Albertsons (includes Vons and Pavilions) and Kroger (includes Ralphs and Food4Less) – have been in contract negotiations since early August. The workers’ contract expired on Sept. […]