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New parents prioritize brands that meet their demands for family-friendly features. Safe-Dock provides a secure spot on shopping carts for infant car seats, enabling hands-free shopping and allowing parents to shop without worrying about their child’s safety. The Shelby Report #SafeDock Safe-Strap Company, LLC #Nativecontent #grocery #foodindustry #Independentgrocers #supermarkets #familyfriendly #safety #handsfreeshopping

In this week's edition of The Shelby Report Pick Six, we lead off with a celebration of Oklahoma’s Crest Foods as our 2024 Southwest Retailer of the Year. President Bruce Harroz talks about his family’s history in establishing the Oklahoma City-based company. Also, in a related story, VP Kevin Ergenbright shares some of his history and insights into the company. Moving to the Midwest, Fareway Stores Inc. shared news of its purchase of two Brothers Markets locations. The Iowa stores are located at 1022 Skyler St. in Denver and 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon. Next, ROFDA President and CEO Jeff Pedersen has announced he will leave the organization after its spring conference. He will be pursuing a new opportunity. Back to the Midwest, Schnuck Markets has begun remodeling its store at 401 Central Ave. in Union, Missouri. The remodel is expected to be completed later this spring. Lastly, in the Southeast we feature Lowes Foods and its pioneering spirit in our special section celebrating the retailer’s 70 Years of Innovation. The Shelby Report Crest Discount Foods, Inc. Fareway Stores, Inc. ROFDA Schnuck Markets, Inc. Lowes Foods #shelbyreportpicksix #bestoftheweek #grocery #foodindustry #independentgrocers #supermarkets #retaileroftheyear #innovation #southwest #midwest #southeast

For all its natural beauty, welcoming people and myriad other charms, Hawaii does have its share of challenges economically, which impact the islands’ food store operators. Read more in our Market Profile below. The Shelby Report #shelbyexclusive #marketprofile #grocery #foodindustry #Independentgrocers #supermarkets #west #hawaii Hawaii Food Industry Association

January is National Soup Month! With much of the U.S. experiencing colder than normal temperatures, enjoy a big bowl of soup to stay warm. Gather ingredients for your favorite soup from your neighborhood grocer and make your own, or pick some up in the grocery deli. What is your favorite soup? The Shelby Report #grocery #foodindustry #soup #NationalSoupMonth #winter #coldweather

Kevin Ergenbright, VP of Crest Discount Foods, Inc. in Oklahoma, has worked with the company throughout his career. He recently shared some of his history and insights into the company, which was named The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s 2024 Retailer of the Year. #shelbyexclusive #grocery #foodindustry #retaileroftheyear #Independentgrocers #supermarkets #RockBottomPrices #southwest #Oklahoma

The Community Table is the heart of a Lowes Foods store. Constructed of reclaimed wood from local barns, the table is designed to bring the community together through a variety of events. Read more about this innovative retailer. The Shelby Report #shelbyexclusive #grocery #foodindustry #innovations #supermarkets #Independentgrocers #Southeast #NorthCarolina #community

The Harroz family legacy at Crest Discount Foods, Inc. in Oklahoma is one of hard work, dedication to customer service and a strong sense of community. “The values instilled by my parents and my grandparents, such as treating customers like family and maintaining high standards, continue to guide the business,” Bruce Harroz said. The Shelby Report #shelbyexclusive #retaileroftheyear #grocery #foodindustry #independentgrocers #supermarkets #familylegacy #southwest #Oklahoma #OKC

Lowes Foods has been honored by The Shelby Report for "70 Years of Innovation." “It’s just this whole idea of having a little bit of fun and bringing some entertainment back into some great food experiences,” said Tim Lowe, president. “We’re on a journey to be an entertainment company that interfaces with people around great food experiences.” The Shelby Report #shelbyexclusive #grocery #foodindustry #independentgrocers #innovation #supermarkets #southeast #NorthCarolina

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Central Market recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Stephen Butt, H-E-B’s president of shareholder relations and the Central Market division, talks about the origins of Central Market and how it has evolved over the years. The Shelby Report #shelbyexclusive #grocery #foodindustry #Independentgrocers #supermarkets #southwest #texas #Foodie #foodfocused