The Shelby Report

The Shelby Report Your source for grocery news and supermarket insights. Serving the retail food trade since 1967, The Shelby Report is Region wise. Nationwide!

The Shelby Report delivers complete industry news and insights to the retail food trade nationwide through distribution of five monthly regional print and digital publications:

The Shelby Report of the Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Southeast
The Shelby Report of the Southwest
The Shelby Report of the West
The Griffin Report of the Northeast

The Shelby Report aims to educate and inform the ent

ire food supply chain–from manufacturers and wholesalers to independent and chain stores–to help build, maintain and improve their businesses. Relevant and timely information is reported on our Web site, www.theshelbyreport.com and is delivered daily via our Shelby Report eNewsletters.

Buehler's Fresh Foods has named Ali Rizvi as CFO, succeeding longtime financial leader Peter O’Donnell. With more than 2...
01/05/2026

Buehler's Fresh Foods has named Ali Rizvi as CFO, succeeding longtime financial leader Peter O’Donnell. With more than 20 years of experience in retail finance and strategy, Rizvi will oversee financial planning and technology alignment to support the company’s employee-owned future.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has appointed Ali Rizvi as CFO, succeeding Peter O’Donnell, who retired at the end of 2025.

SPAR Group has named Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing, strengthening its focus on growth and pa...
01/05/2026

SPAR Group has named Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing, strengthening its focus on growth and partnerships across retail and CPG.
With more than 25 years of industry experience, Richer will guide sales, marketing and go-to-market strategy as the company expands its data-driven merchandising solutions.

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SPAR Group has named Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing, reinforcing its focus on accelerating revenue growth.

Food City hosted its 23rd Annual Tamale Making Contest in South Phoenix, Arizona, celebrating Sonoran cuisine, family tr...
01/02/2026

Food City hosted its 23rd Annual Tamale Making Contest in South Phoenix, Arizona, celebrating Sonoran cuisine, family traditions and community. Home cooks shared recipes passed down through generations, with judges recognizing flavor, authenticity and presentation. Congratulations to all the winners and participants who helped keep this culinary tradition alive.

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Food City brought together community members, home cooks and cultural traditions at its 23rd Annual Tamale Making Contest.

Ahold Delhaize USA is launching Edge, a new retail media platform built specifically for grocery. The technology will po...
01/02/2026

Ahold Delhaize USA is launching Edge, a new retail media platform built specifically for grocery. The technology will power sponsored product ads and in-store digital screens, moving the company away from third-party systems. Testing is underway across multiple banners as the company builds a “connected store” experience.

Ahold Delhaize USA will launch Edge, a new retail media platform, on Jan. 5, marking a shift in how the company manages advertising.

Harris Teeter has launched “Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter,” a new wellness initiative featuring enhanced nutriti...
12/31/2025

Harris Teeter has launched “Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter,” a new wellness initiative featuring enhanced nutrition tags, digital tools and free nutrition coaching for VIC households. The program also debuts the Simple Truth Protein line across stores. Rolling out through January.

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Harris Teeter has unveiled a new, comprehensive wellness program designed to help customers achieve their health and nutrition goals.

Associated Food Stores (official) recently celebrated the grand opening of the new 23,000-square-foot Sam Patch Grocers ...
12/31/2025

Associated Food Stores (official) recently celebrated the grand opening of the new 23,000-square-foot Sam Patch Grocers & Sundries in Wellsville, Utah. The store features fresh foods, groceries, a deli, fuel and a neighborly approach to service.

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AF Stores celebrated a new Sam Patch convenience store in Wellsville, New York, marking another milestone in its expansion.

Southeastern Grocers wrapped its centennial year with $2.8M+ in charitable giving, 69 national awards and continued stor...
12/30/2025

Southeastern Grocers wrapped its centennial year with $2.8M+ in charitable giving, 69 national awards and continued store investments. Next up: operating as The Winn-Dixie Company while keeping its focus on value and community.

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SEG is closing its centennial year reflecting on its community investment and progress as the company looks to its next chapter.

Gelson's Markets has reached an agreement to sell its La Costa store in Carlsbad to Ralphs, with ownership expected to t...
12/30/2025

Gelson's Markets has reached an agreement to sell its La Costa store in Carlsbad to Ralphs, with ownership expected to transfer March 9.

Gelson’s said the location has faced ongoing financial challenges, and the company prioritized finding a buyer willing to retain as many team members as possible. The store will operate through the end of February.

Gelson’s will continue serving the San Diego region with stores in Del Mar and Pacific Beach and plans to open a new location in Toluca Lake in early 2026.

Gelson’s Markets has reached an agreement to sell its La Costa store in Carlsbad to Ralph’s, with ownership expected to transfer on March 9.

From building stores with his own hands to shaping a three-generation family business, Anthony Rouse’s legacy is one of ...
12/29/2025

From building stores with his own hands to shaping a three-generation family business, Anthony Rouse’s legacy is one of hard work, innovation and service.
Rouses Markets has grown from a small produce operation to 76 stores across the Gulf Coast – all rooted in Anthony’s belief in quality, community and putting family first.
Read more about the man who helped shape the region’s grocery industry and inspired thousands of team members along the way.

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A great entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up, literally. That was Anthony Rouse, the founder of Rouses Markets.

Giant Food is partnering with Upside to help reach new shoppers and reclaim market share as customers spread grocery tri...
12/29/2025

Giant Food is partnering with Upside to help reach new shoppers and reclaim market share as customers spread grocery trips across more retailers.

The collaboration connects Giant Food’s strong regional footprint with Upside’s cash-back marketplace, offering personalized incentives designed to drive incremental store visits — without added risk to the retailer.

Leaders from both companies shared how the partnership meets today’s value-focused, digitally savvy shoppers while still driving traffic to Giant Food’s brick-and-mortar stores.

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Giant Food is launching a partnership with Upside, a cash-back marketplace platform, to reach new shoppers and recapture market share.

As Rouses Markets marks its 65th anniversary, Chairman Donald Rouse Sr. reflects on the family values, work ethic and co...
12/23/2025

As Rouses Markets marks its 65th anniversary, Chairman Donald Rouse Sr. reflects on the family values, work ethic and commitment to local communities that have guided the company for generations.

From buying local from farmers and fishermen to supporting team members and communities through hurricanes and beyond, Rouses’ roots continue to shape its future as the third generation leads the way.

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As Rouses Markets celebrates its 65th anniversary, Chairman Donald Rouse Sr. reflects on the company's roots and looks to the future.

For Rouses Markets President and CEO Donny Rouse, growth has always been rooted in family, community and Gulf Coast cult...
12/23/2025

For Rouses Markets President and CEO Donny Rouse, growth has always been rooted in family, community and Gulf Coast culture.

From a transformative A&P acquisition to the recent purchase of 10 Winn-Dixie locations, Rouses continues to expand while staying true to its local sourcing, customer service and family-owned values.

Read more about Rouses’ growth strategy and community focus below.

For Donny Rouse, president and CEO of Rouses Markets, the story of its past and its vision for the future always come back to family.

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