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.

Simbe is showcasing how its autonomous shelf-scanning technology helps grocers tackle out-of-stocks, pricing accuracy an...
01/09/2026

Simbe is showcasing how its autonomous shelf-scanning technology helps grocers tackle out-of-stocks, pricing accuracy and labor challenges by delivering real-time visibility at the shelf – where most purchase decisions happen.

Simbe Tally combines robotics and AI to tackle inventory challenges in retail. Discover its impact on grocers' operations.

The National Grocers Association and NACS are calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture to clarify how SNAP food restric...
01/09/2026

The National Grocers Association and NACS are calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture to clarify how SNAP food restriction waivers will be enforced, warning that unclear rules and strict penalties could hurt retailer compliance and limit food access in vulnerable communities.

NGA and NACS are urging the USDA to provide clearer guidance on how SNAP food restriction waivers will be enforced.

Food City has announced executive merchandising and marketing updates, marking the retirement of Ross Purdy and promotio...
01/08/2026

Food City has announced executive merchandising and marketing updates, marking the retirement of Ross Purdy and promotions for Kevin Stafford and Misty Deskins as the company strengthens its leadership team for the future.

Food City has promoted Kevin Stafford to VP of center store operations and Misty Deskins to senior director of marketing following the retirement of Ross Purdy.

The Save Mart Companies has named grocery industry veteran Jim Perkins president and CEO. With 40 years of experience an...
01/08/2026

The Save Mart Companies has named grocery industry veteran Jim Perkins president and CEO. With 40 years of experience and deep West Coast roots, Perkins will lead the company’s next phase of growth and transformation as longtime CEO Shane Sampson retires.

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The Save Mart Companies has named Jim Perkins president and CEO, succeeding Shane Sampson, who has led the company as CEO since 2022.

Save A Lot is removing seven artificial dyes from all private label products as shoppers seek cleaner-label options. Cha...
01/08/2026

Save A Lot is removing seven artificial dyes from all private label products as shoppers seek cleaner-label options. Changes are already rolling out, with all impacted items updated by the end of 2027.

Save A Lot is working with its suppliers to remove seven artificial dyes from all 113 private label offerings.

H-E-B has opened its new Culebra & 211 store on San Antonio’s far West Side, bringing fresh food, curbside and delivery,...
01/07/2026

H-E-B has opened its new Culebra & 211 store on San Antonio’s far West Side, bringing fresh food, curbside and delivery, True Texas BBQ and community-focused design to the area. The grocer also celebrated with $45,000 in donations to local education foundations.

H-E-B has opened its 120,000-square-foot Culebra & 211 store on San Antonio's far West Side, serving neighborhoods near Medina Lake.

H-E-B, Market Basket and Woodman’s top dunnhumby’s 2025 Retailer Preference Index, marking the first time all three lead...
01/07/2026

H-E-B, Market Basket and Woodman’s top dunnhumby’s 2025 Retailer Preference Index, marking the first time all three leading U.S. grocers are regional chains. The study shows saving shoppers money is more important than ever, driving long-term trust and growth. 🛒

H-E-B, Market Basket and Woodman’s are the top three U.S. grocery retailers according to dunnhumby’s annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI).

SpartanNash celebrated the grand opening of its first small-format Supermercado Nuestra Familia on L Street in Omaha, Ne...
01/07/2026

SpartanNash celebrated the grand opening of its first small-format Supermercado Nuestra Familia on L Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Designed for fast, convenient shopping, the store offers authentic Hispanic foods, fresh meats, bakery items and hot prepared meals – all with a strong focus on community. 🎉

SpartanNash, a member of C&S Wholesale Grocers, recently celebrated the grand opening of its first small-format Supermercado Nuestra Familia.

AppCard has acquired Buffalo-based ShoptoCook, expanding its ability to deliver a seamless, end-to-end digital commerce ...
01/06/2026

AppCard has acquired Buffalo-based ShoptoCook, expanding its ability to deliver a seamless, end-to-end digital commerce experience for independent grocers.

The move brings together AppCard’s personalized marketing and shopper analytics with ShoptoCook’s grocery websites, in-store kiosks, recipes and social media tools — helping retailers connect with shoppers across in-store and digital touchpoints while creating new value for CPG partners.

AppCard has acquired ShoptoCook, a Buffalo, New York-based digital marketing company known for its grocery websites.

In his year-end column, Steve Black reflects on the lessons that shaped 2025 – from leading with hope and resilience to ...
01/06/2026

In his year-end column, Steve Black reflects on the lessons that shaped 2025 – from leading with hope and resilience to building cultures rooted in kindness, consistency and service.
He says leadership isn’t what we do, it’s who we are daily – and challenges leaders to invest in people, model positivity and create lasting impact.

From hope to kindness, this year’s lessons formed a narrative about leading with heart, serving with purpose and building cultures.

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.

The Shelby Report

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

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