The Shelby Report

The Shelby Report provides comprehensive news and insights about supermarkets and grocery stores to the retail food industry across the country. They publish five monthly editions, both in print and digital formats, tailored to different regions: - 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 goal of The Shelby Report is to educate and inform everyone in the food supply chain, including manufacturers, wholesalers, independent retailers, and chain stores. By offering relevant and timely information on their website, www.theshelbyreport.com, and through daily e-Newsletters, they support businesses in growing and improving. Established in 1967, The Shelby Report is dedicated to serving the retail food trade with a focus on regional insights that resonate nationwide.

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Specialty Retailers Find Opportunity With North Florida’s Growing Asian Population

1 week ago | theshelbyreport.com | Carol Radice

Driven by strong retail investments, North Florida’s grocery market is experiencing considerable change. In a reflection of the region’s robust economy and appeal to business, areas such as Jacksonville and the state capital of Tallahassee in the Panhandle are outperforming many parts of the country. A cost of living just below the national average and the ability to attract a quality workforce have been key contributors.
KeHE Wraps 2025 Holiday Show

1 week ago | theshelbyreport.com | Treva Bennett

KeHE Distributors recently wrapped its 2025 Holiday Show, hosted in Chicago and virtually in the KeHE CONNECT platform. The event drew nearly 5,000 in-person attendees and spotlighted key industry trends, exclusive show-only deals and merchandising strategies to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
NGA Fresh Summit 2025 Features Fresh Innovation, Industry Insight

1 week ago | theshelbyreport.com | Treva Bennett

The National Grocers Association (NGA) brought together independent grocery leaders from across the country in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the NGA Fresh Summit, held June 16-18. Over two days of expert-led sessions, store tours and networking, attendees explored strategies to increase profitability in the areas of produce, meat, dairy, deli, bakery and foodservice.
Collaboration With Residents Results In New Store For Remote Kotzebue, AK

1 week ago | theshelbyreport.com | Carol Radice

In November, the Alaska Commercial Co. (AC) unveiled a new 26,000-square-foot grocery and general merchandise store in Kotzebue, Alaska, which lies about 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle in the northwestern corner of the state. The store plays a vital role in providing essential food and supplies to the residents of the town and surrounding villages, who have limited options across the remote Baldwin Peninsula. It also serves as a social hub and central part of community life.
Grocers Bracing For Impact Of Largest Tax Hike In WA’s History

1 week ago | theshelbyreport.com | Carol Radice

Washington is considered one of the most expensive states in the nation when it comes to the cost of gas, housing and healthcare. It has the fourth highest average grocery prices in the country, and 55 percent of residents face food insecurity. And officials from the Washington Food Industry Association note that grocers and consumers here may likely be facing even higher costs relating to food after this year’s legislative session. “Gov.
Reduce Turnover By Engaging Employees; Cut Costs With Better Resource Management

1 week ago | theshelbyreport.com | Peter Cooke

As shoppers, we know the feeling of a positive shopping experience when helped by an engaged associate. According to Gallup (2023), companies with highly engaged employees provide an enhanced customer experience, increased customer retention, improved shopper satisfaction, stronger word-of-mouth and reduced churn, resulting in 23 percent higher profits.
North Florida Grocers Facing ‘Persistent’ Challenges With Labor, Inflation, ORC

2 weeks ago | theshelbyreport.com | Carol Radice

The Shelby Report of the Southeast recently visited with Lorena Holley, VP and general counsel for the Florida Retail Federation, to glean some insights on the state of the grocery industry in northern Florida. How robust is the supermarket industry in North Florida? The grocery marketplace in North Florida is diverse, vibrant and buoyant. Consumers have many options – from national retail banners to community grocers for a wide variety of food products – as well as essentials for health and home.
Babbs Supermarket Has Deep, Personal Connection To Indiana Community

2 weeks ago | theshelbyreport.com | Treva Bennett

Babbs Supermarket in Spencer, Indiana, will celebrate its 97th anniversary in July. Third-generation grocer Robert Babbs says his family legacy is not about making money but about building community. Chester Babbs, Rob’s grandfather, opened the original store July 28, 1928, by purchasing a meat and grocery business in receivership. Over the years, the business grew under the stewardship of Chester, his brother, Elmer, and eventually Rob’s father, Bob Babbs.
NGA, FMS Solutions Partner On Policy, Profit Summits

2 weeks ago | theshelbyreport.com | Treva Bennett

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has partnered with FMS Solutions for this year’s Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit (Oct. 20-21) and the inaugural FMS Profit Summit (Oct. 22-24), two events which feature sessions focused on policy, technology and profit strategies for independent grocers.
Indiana Economy: Stability, Setbacks And Grocery Industry’s Fight To Adapt

3 weeks ago | theshelbyreport.com | Treva Bennett

Indiana’s economy remained largely stable through 2024, buoyed by strong capital investments and modest GDP growth. But a forecast released in April cast a shadow over the state’s two-year financial outlook, setting the stage for challenges in the grocery and convenience store industries. According to the Indiana Business Research Center, the state’s GDP showed modest but consistent gains in 2024, with projected quarterly growth of 1 to 2 percent continuing into 2025.