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.

A new independent grocery destination has opened in Central Washington.Roslyn Grocery has debuted its 5,000-square-foot ...
06/05/2026

A new independent grocery destination has opened in Central Washington.

Roslyn Grocery has debuted its 5,000-square-foot flagship store in Cle Elum, Washington, serving as the anchor tenant of the new Suncadia Social mixed-use retail village.

The locally owned market features fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, regional wines and beers, plus a teaching kitchen designed to bring the community together.

Roslyn Grocery, a locally-owned independent market, will open a 5,000‑square‑foot flagship location in Cle Elum, Washington.

Lowes Foods is growing in the Charlotte market.The grocer will open a new store in Kannapolis, North Carolina, on June 1...
06/05/2026

Lowes Foods is growing in the Charlotte market.

The grocer will open a new store in Kannapolis, North Carolina, on June 18 and has another location under construction in south Mooresville, slated to open in 2027.

The Kannapolis store will feature signature Lowes Foods experiences, including the Beer Den, Boxcar Coffee, Chicken Kitchen, Smokehouse and more.

Lowes Foods will open a new store June 18 at the intersection of Kannapolis Parkway and Rogers Lake Road in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Rosauers Supermarkets celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Walla Walla, Washington, store May 20, transformin...
06/04/2026

Rosauers Supermarkets celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Walla Walla, Washington, store May 20, transforming the former Super 1 Foods location with expanded fresh offerings, local products and upgraded prepared foods.

New features include a wine auto-chiller, scratch bakery, sushi station, smokehouse, burrito and taco bar, expanded Huckleberry’s natural and organic department and more.

Rosauers held a grand reopening May 20 at 710 S. 9th Ave. in Walla Walla, Washington. The site was formerly operating as Super 1 Foods.

JTM Foods CEO Monty Pooley says the sweet baked goods category is showing “green shoots” in 2026 – and retailers should ...
06/04/2026

JTM Foods CEO Monty Pooley says the sweet baked goods category is showing “green shoots” in 2026 – and retailers should lean into merchandising, not retreat from it.

From cleaner-label innovation and refreshed JJ’s Bakery packaging to new cross-channel opportunities for handheld pies and protein snacks, JTM is betting on “permissible indulgence” and continued category growth.

JTM Foods CEO Monty Pool speaks on why merchandising intensity beats retreat in the sweet baked goods category.

Indiana grocery and convenience retailers are facing growing challenges.In an interview with The Shelby Report, Indiana ...
06/02/2026

Indiana grocery and convenience retailers are facing growing challenges.

In an interview with The Shelby Report, Indiana Grocery & Convenience Store Association President Joe Lackey discusses the impact of state taxes, SNAP restrictions, transportation policies and succession concerns on the state's retail food industry.

Discover the challenges faced by Indiana grocers due to rising taxes and restrictive policies impacting the industry.

What does "national coverage" really mean for grocery brands today?In this Q&A, Jill Blanchard, president of OSMG Americ...
06/02/2026

What does "national coverage" really mean for grocery brands today?

In this Q&A, Jill Blanchard, president of OSMG America, discusses how national coverage has evolved, why local retailer expertise still matters and why speed and agility are becoming critical for CPG success.

National coverage has evolved. The real question is whether it’s actually driving performance across markets.

🌱 Nominations are now open for The Shelby Report’s 2nd Annual Sustainability in the Food Industry Award!Help us recogniz...
06/02/2026

🌱 Nominations are now open for The Shelby Report’s 2nd Annual Sustainability in the Food Industry Award!

Help us recognize the retailers, suppliers, workforce leaders and industry collaborators driving meaningful change across the food industry. From reducing food waste and improving energy efficiency to advancing sustainable supply chains and workplace initiatives, we’re celebrating the programs making our food system greener and more resilient.

📅 Nominations Open: June 1, 2026
📅 Deadline: Aug. 3, 2026
🏆 Winners Honored: October 2026

Join The Shelby-Griffin Report in celebrating the innovators making our food system greener and more resilient. Nominations now open!

Balls Food Stores has named Ryan Campbell president as David Ball transitions from president to chairman of the board.Ca...
06/01/2026

Balls Food Stores has named Ryan Campbell president as David Ball transitions from president to chairman of the board.

Campbell brings experience in retail, consulting, consumer brands and military service, most recently serving as a consultant helping guide the company’s Project 2030 growth strategy. In his new role, he will focus on teammate investment, customer experience and long-term growth, while Ball concentrates on acquisition and merger opportunities.

Balls Food Stores has named Ryan Campbell president as David Ball transitions to the role of chairman of the board.

What does Summer 2026 mean for grocery retailers? According to Naomi Sleeper, president of Imperial Distributors, Inc., ...
06/01/2026

What does Summer 2026 mean for grocery retailers? According to Naomi Sleeper, president of Imperial Distributors, Inc., major events like the FIFA World Cup and America250 celebrations, combined with tighter household budgets, are creating new opportunities for retailers to capitalize on the growing "occasion economy."

As more consumers celebrate closer to home, grocery stores are uniquely positioned to provide one-stop solutions for entertaining, watch parties, cookouts and seasonal gatherings. The key: combining food, beverage and general merchandise into a complete shopping experience.

Consumers continue to feel pressure from rising everyday costs, but thi can create opportunities for retailers who know how to respond.

The Shelby-Griffin Report is proud to present the 21st annual tribute to Women of Influence in the food industry.For mor...
05/29/2026

The Shelby-Griffin Report is proud to present the 21st annual tribute to Women of Influence in the food industry.

For more than two decades, we’ve celebrated the executives, innovators, mentors and community leaders helping shape the future of food retail and manufacturing. This year’s nominees represent a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and regions – all making a lasting impact both inside and outside the industry.

Congratulations to all 2026 Women of Influence!

The Shelby-Griffin Report celebrates 21 years of honoring Women of Influence in the food industry. Explore the 2026 winners stories and achievements.

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