Circana data from 2025 showed that dates had their best year in a decade, with retail sales up 27 percent.
Category: West
The Shelby Report of the West covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inExecutive News, Bristol Farms, Corporate Store News, Featured News, New Seasons Market, News, West
Caldecott Named Good Food Holdings CEO, Succeeding Stern
Neil Stern said, “Adam has been a trusted partner and is exactly the right leader for what comes next.”
Posted inCorporate Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. To Anchor New Retail Center In Fontana, CA
The store is located in a fast-growing neighborhood, according to the developer.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Featured News, Finance News, News, West
Costco Q4 Comp Sales Up 9.4%; FY26 Net Sales Hit $297.2B
President and CEO Ron Vachris pointed to opportunities in new U.S. markets such as Buffalo, New York, and Lawrence, Kansas.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lin’s Fresh Market Opens Its 8th Store, Set In Enoch, UT
The project was Associated Retail Operations’ first ground-up store build in more than a decade.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Aisle Watch, Association News, Featured News, News, West
Newsom Signs Bill Creating 1st Non-UPF Food Label; Grocers Face New Rules
The California Grocers Association is concerned the new label will not provide the clarity shoppers need to make healthier buying decisions.
Posted inDairy News, Association News, West
15 Emerging Dairy Brands Named To 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator
CMAB and VentureFuel name 15 companies to the 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator, pointing to global flavors, protein and convenience trends in dairy.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
URM Breaks Ground On Super 1 Foods In Post Falls, ID
Targeting an Independence Day opening next year, URM says the store will serve a growing community in the Idaho panhandle.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Interim CFO, Adds 3 Directors To Board
Interim CFO Cody Perdue takes on the role immediately; the board appointments take effect Oct. 14.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Suppliers, West
Olive Crest Food Show Brings Retailers, Suppliers Together For Good
Supporting at-risk children and families is a cause the grocery industry supports across the country, as lack of food often contributes to their struggles.
Posted inSnacks Brands, National, Suppliers, West
Wonderful Pistachios Joins Dubai Chocolate Trend With New Flavor
The new snack arrives just ahead of the holiday season, a time of snacking, entertaining and gifting.
Posted inInternational Foods, Aisle Watch, Suppliers, West
Korean Company Builds U.S. Production To Fuel Kimchi Expansion
Daesang plans to broaden its product portfolio and consumer reach in efforts to make kimchi “part of everyday life in the United States.”
Posted inC-Store News, Food Service News, News, West
Yesway Entering 10th State With First Allsup’s In Arizona
The company said Arizona is a core part of its new-store development strategy, along with Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Rancho Market Grows Utah Presence With American Fork Store
“The Rancho Market team has created something that will serve families in American Fork for years to come,” AFS’ Jamie Stevenson said.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Northgate Market, West
Mexican Coffee Cafe/Roastery Opens Inside Mercado González
Casa Libre, located inside the Costa Mesa, California, store, is dedicated to roasting Mexican-grown coffees on-site.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit, Progressive Produce Name Rodolfo Spielmann President And CEO
Former NatureSweet chief Rodolfo Spielmann is the new president and CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce, succeeding the retiring Marty Kamer.
Posted inMarketing News, International Foods, Suppliers, West
Del Real Foods Expands Distribution, Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign
The “Flavors Bring Us Together” campaign shows Del Real products being enjoyed in everyday life.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Austin, Subramanian To VP Roles
The new VPs will oversee store operations and IT applications, respectively.
Posted inInternational Foods, Suppliers, West
Juanita’s Foods Consolidating Production in Santa Fe Springs, CA
The new facility will become the Mexican food maker’s primary manufacturing site, shifting production from Wilmington.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Perishables, Suppliers, West
Sun-Maid Enters Charcuterie Category With New Pairings Line
The pouches are rolling out just ahead of the fall and holiday entertaining season.