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Author Archives: Lorrie Griffith
Lorrie began covering the supermarket and foodservice industries at Shelby Publishing in 1988, an English major fresh out of the University of Georgia. She started as an editorial assistant and proofreader—and, in spite of herself, she still proofreads everything, everywhere. Over more than three decades with Shelby, she held a variety of editorial roles. After a detour into business development, she rejoined Shelby in June 2024. “It’s good to be back covering the greatest industry in the world,” she says.
Posted inFrozen Food, News, Suppliers
Kidfresh Expands Into More Meal Occasions With 4 New Frozen Products
The new varieties mark the company’s expansion into the breakfast and snack dayparts.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Private Label Brands, West
Trader Joe’s Opening Back-To-Back CA, UT Stores
An acquired Anaheim Hills location and ground-up West Jordan store will be open for the upcoming weekend.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store In Fayetteville, North Carolina
More stores expected to open before year-end, including three in Georgia.
Posted inBakery News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Bakery Blends Hispanic Traditions, Award-Winning Pies, Affordable Indulgence
CMO Brooke Rice: “One of the things I love most about our bakery is how it brings together so many different tastes, traditions and occasions.”
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Maurer’s Urban Market Brings Lane’s Bakery Classics Back To South Madison
Offering items from Lane’s such as Wisconsin Kringle and layer cakes helps the store as well as the locally loved bakery.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Certco Partners With Recall InfoLink To Speed Food Safety Alerts
The email-based platform allows retailers to receive and act on critical food safety information more quickly.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Organic Natural, West, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open Scottsdale, AZ, Store Nov. 12
The retailer’s 11th location in the state will merchandise more than 260 products from Arizona companies.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Kristie Maurer Brings Her Vision To Life In Wisconsin Store
In the works since 2018, Maurer’s Urban Market is the first store for the president of Women Grocers of America.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers
Bobby Van’s Steakhouse Flavor Heads To Grocery Aisles As Gourmet Jerky
“We believe there’s a real opportunity in the market for a premium, protein-rich snack that delivers the flavor and quality of a steakhouse experience.”
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Sheffield, MA, Vote On Generational Nicotine Ban Delayed As C-Store Owners Organize Opposition
The policy would permanently bar the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to persons based on a cutoff date to be set by the city’s health board.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Southeast
Compare Foods Stores In NC Rebrand As Frescal Supermarket
According to CEO Omar Jorge, the banner change is accompanied by investments in store environment, pricing and a new loyalty program.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Grows Greenville Market With Dill’s Food City, Bi-Lo Acquisitions
The North Carolina-based grocer will have nearly 50 stores in the Greenville market following the two openings.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, West
PAQ Opens Reimagined Food 4 Less In Manteca, CA
“This store is unlike any Food 4 Less we have ever built and will be unlike any Food 4 Less ever seen.”
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast, Walmart
Publix, Walmart Supporting Hurricane Isaias Relief
Funding is being used to help residents in impacted communities with needs such as hot meals, water, showers and charging stations.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, West
PCC Community Markets CEO Srinivasan To Retire In January
Under his leadership, membership grew and the co-op returned to long-term economic stability.
Posted inGrocers Give, National, News, Store News
Weekly Giving Report Features Market Street, Publix, Aldi, Weis Markets, Food Lion
This week’s roundup spans hunger relief, sustainable seafood, debt-free education and support for paralyzed veterans.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens 2 Stores, Marks 10th Location In Kentucky
The 10th Kentucky store opened less than three years after the first; 16 additional locations are planned in the state.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Ohio’s Acme Fresh Market Accepting Health Plan Flex Cards
With a swipe of the Flex Card, the system determines which items qualify under the plan’s benefit allowance and applies it automatically.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Walmart Opens 5th ‘Next-Gen’ Fulfillment Center In CA
Another of the centers, which allow Walmart to offer next- or two-day shipping, has been announced for northeast Georgia.