Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC in partnership with Wishabi has launched its new digital circular. Accessible at www.shopko.com, the digital circular immediately highlights Shopko’s weekly deals. Wishabi’s patent-pending technology allows consumers to quickly discover the best deals, get reviews and ratings and shop directly though the digital circular across all their favorite devices. Using discount […]
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Posted in, National
Hostess Warns Its 18K U.S. Employees Of Potential Layoffs
Hostess Brands Inc. has sent notices of potential layoff, under the federal WARN act, to all 18,000 employees across the U.S. Irving, Texas-based Hostess, maker of the iconic Twinkie and Wonder Bread, currently is under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. “The notices were sent to alert employees that a sale or wind down of the company […]
Posted in, West
WAFC Announces 2012-13 Officer Lineup
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has announced the 2012-13 officers and board of directors elected at the 91st Annual WAFC Convention on April 24 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Ariz. WAFC Officers 2012-13 • President and Chairman: Oscar Gonzalez, co-president and COO of Northgate Markets, Anaheim, Calif. • Vice President: […]
Posted in, Southeast
Delhaize America, Food Lion Re-open Dunn, N.C., Distribution Center
Salisbury, N.C.-based Delhaize America and Food Lion have re-opened their distribution center in Dunn, N.C. The facility was severely damaged on April 16, 2011, by a tornado, and the company recently completed construction and expansion activities at the center. “The re-opening of this facility is extremely important to our company’s distribution and transportation network, and […]
Posted in, Northeast
Ahold USA Makes Leadership Appointments
Ahold USA has promoted Mark McGowan to the role of EVP of supply chain for Carlisle, Pa.-based Ahold and appointed Joe Kelley as president of its Stop & Shop New England division. Both leadership appointments become effective May 21. With more than 21 years of experience with Stop & Shop, McGowan will focus on leading […]
Posted in, National, West
Former Hostess CEO Takes The Helm At Diamond Foods
San Francisco-based Diamond Foods has appointed food and beverage industry veteran Brian J. Driscoll as president and CEO, effective May 8. Driscoll, who will join the Diamond board of directors, replaces Rick G. Wolford, a director who has served as interim CEO since Feb. 7 while the company conducted a nationwide search for a permanent […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Marketing News, National
FMI’s Walsh: ‘Back To The Future’ For Chicago Show In 2014
Though FMI 2012 The Food Retail Show just wrapped up in Dallas, Texas, Food Marketing Institute officials already are preparing for the big show in 2014. Pat Walsh, SVP of industry relations, education and research for FMI, tells The Shelby Report that show will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago. It is scheduled for […]
Posted in, Industry News, West
Judge Fines Kroger For Inaccurate Labeling, Prices
A California judge has ordered the Kroger Co. and its Ralphs division to pay a civil judgment of nearly $300,000 involving the sales of frozen dairy dessert products and inaccurate unit pricing, the Los Angeles Times reports. California state inspectors, in response to a consumer complaint in 2009, found several flavors of Ralphs and Kroger […]
Posted in, National, Southeast
Dollar General Expanding Grocery ‘Market’ Format
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General is hoping to grasp a larger share of the grocery business. A Wall Street Journal story describes the retailer’s experiment to expand its Dollar General Market store concept, which offers fresh food and refrigerated products. The company plans to open 40 Market stores within the next year. A typical Dollar General […]
Posted in, West
Raley’s May Be Facing a Strike; Save Mart Sets May 9 Deadline
Raley’s denied a contract extension with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 5 and Local 8-Golden State on May 1, effectively ending negotiations that had been going on since last summer. The contract for 60,000 union supermarket workers in Northern and Central California actually expired last October. The contract covered Raley’s/Nob Hill, Safeway/Vons and […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Midwest, National
Former Meijer Exec Holt Replacing Van Helden at Supervalu
Pete Van Helden, EVP of retail operations, will leave Supervalu this spring. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company said in a new release that the decision was “mutually beneficial” and that it “comes at the right time … as the company continues to implement its business transformation strategy. “Pete has been a passionate leader of our […]
Posted in, National
Whole Foods Greens-Up Cleaning Aisle
Just one year after launching its Eco-Scale rating system, more than 90 percent of the household cleaning products sales at Whole Foods Market pass its green cleaning test. With its exclusive tiered rating system, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods requires something the U.S. government doesn’t—full disclosure of ingredients on all household cleaning product labels. According to […]
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FMI Forms Partnership With TopSource To Provide Procurement Solutions
From FMI Show 2012 The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has formed a strategic business partnership with TopSource LLC, a sourcing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Topco Associates LLC. FMI and TopSource will work together on program initiatives to help food retailers and wholesalers identify business opportunities and better serve the needs of their customers. […]
Posted in, Midwest, West
Apio Acquires Green Bean Processor
Fresh-cut vegetable producer Apio Inc. has acquired GreenLine Foods Inc. from The Riverside Co., a global private equity firm. Perrysburg, Ohio-based GreenLine Foods is a leading processor and marketer of value-added, fresh-cut green beans in North America, according to Apio, which is based in Guadalupe, Calif. “U.S. consumer demand for the convenience of fresh-cut green […]
Posted in, Center Store, National, New Products
IHOP Brings Full Line of Syrups to Grocery Shelves
IHOP has launched IHOP at Home® Syrups, a full line of syrups featuring Original, Lite, Sugar Free, as well as signature Rooty Tooty Fresh ’N Fruity® Strawberry and Rooty Tooty Fresh ’N Fruity Blueberry. “The launch of our new IHOP at Home Syrups marks another phase in our strategy to further bring IHOP awareness to […]
Posted in, Southeast
Kroger Again a Sponsor of Fiesta Atlanta
Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer, will again support Fiesta Atlanta in 2012. The 6th annual Fiesta Atlanta will take place at Centennial Olympic Park on Sunday, May 6. Kroger continues to promote and serve the growing Latino community. Its display area at the festival will include a “Kroger Isle,” featuring an interactive area […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Samuel Adams Supports Small Business Growth
The Boston Beer Co. has expanded its Samuel Adams “Brewing the American Dream®” program. With a focus on helping small businesses related to food, beverage, craft brewing and hospitality, Brewing the American Dream provides loans and industry-specific coaching, mentoring and educational resources to business owners who find it difficult to access the capital and guidance […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Organic Natural, Southwest
Mile High Organics Is Nation’s First USDA-Certified Organic Online Grocer
Colorado-based Mile High Organics, a leading organic produce and natural grocery delivery service, is the first online grocery retailer in the United States to receive USDA organic certification. The voluntary certification assures customers of the company’s commitment to transparency and traceability, and to supporting organic farmers through the delivery of high-quality food, according to company […]
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John Dumais Receives N.G.A. Association Leadership Award
John Dumais, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Grocers Association (NHGA), has been presented the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) Association Leadership Award for his dedication and continued service as a true community focused state association executive. A cornerstone of the industry for 40 years, Dumais has demonstrated unflagging leadership. He has, since 1974, been […]
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ROFDA, Media Solutions Corp. Announce Partnership
Media Solutions Corp. (MSC) and Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) have announced their partnership to provide ROFDA member distributors new services to help their independent retailer customers to compete more favorably. “We founded MSC in July of 2011 and the very first call we made was to ROFDA to brainstorm how MSC could […]