M&M’S Brand says it is introducing two ways to add colorful fun to cookies, brownies and other baked goods: M&M’S Brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bits and M&M’S Brand Minis Milk Chocolate Baking Bits. The new products come in display-ready cases, and the 10-oz. laydown bags include recipes on the back. They’ll hit store shelves in […]
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Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Coca-Cola Looks To ‘Reinvigorate Growth’
The Coca-Cola Co. says it plans to take actions to reinvigorate growth, supporting the Atlanta-based company’s previously announced five strategic priorities to restore momentum and the company’s long-term growth target of high single-digit comparable currency neutral EPS. “We are taking decisive action to position The Coca-Cola Co. to continue delivering long-term value for our shareowners,” […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products, Southeast
Professional Golfers Introduce GolfBeer
Three of the top names in professional golf are now in the beer business. Freddie Jacobson, Keegan Bradley and Graeme McDowell are launching a series of easy-drinking craft beers through their new company, GolfBeer Brewing Co. The move marks the first time professional golfers have started their own beer company and have been associated with […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Store News, Suppliers, West
Washington Food Industry Association Hands Out Annual Awards
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) last week presented its annual awards during a surprise ceremony that highlighted the many achievements of the state’s grocery industry. Vashon Thriftway recognized with excellence award Norm Mathews, owner of Vashon Thriftway, was presented with the 2014 Excellence in Operations Award by the WFIA. “Norm has worked tirelessly to […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Northeast, Organic Natural
Mrs. Green’s Hosts ‘Shop Free For A Year Sweepstakes’
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market has rolled out its first Shop Free for a Year Sweepstakes. Mrs. Green’s will provide one shopper $90 a week for the entire year—a gift card worth a total of $4,680. The contest is designed to encourage consumers to purchase organic groceries and healthy lifestyle products at any Mrs. Green’s location. […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southeast
Rouses, AG-Baton Rouge Trial Ends With Settlement
Following three days of trial last week, Rouses Markets and Associated Grocers-Baton Rouge have reached a settlement. The terms of the settlement are confidential. “The Rouse family is very satisfied with this resolution,” Donny Rouse, managing partner of Rouses, said in a statement today. The two Louisiana-based businesses were reportedly in court over whether Rouses […]
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Nearly Half Of Americans Likely To Avoid Retailers Affected By Data Breaches
This holiday season, nearly half of Americans are likely to avoid shopping at stores that were affected by data breaches over the past year, according to a new CreditCards.com report. This includes large retailers like Target, Home Depot and Neiman Marcus. Forty-five percent of major credit and debit card holders say they would “definitely” or […]
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Beverly Lynch Named President Of FIAE
The Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE) has appointed Beverly Lynch as its new president, effective April 1, 2015. “Beverly was selected from a first-rate group of applicants. The level of expertise offered by the candidates was exceptional, and the final decision was a difficult one to make,” said FIAE Chairwoman Jamie Pfuhl. “Beverly brought an outstanding perspective […]
Posted in, National, Produce News, West
Wonderful Halos, Mulholland Citrus Collaborate To Expand Mandarin Market
Paramount Citrus, America’s largest citrus grower, has partnered with Mulholland Citrus, one of the top California-based mandarin farming, packing and selling operations, to become the exclusive sales agent for Mulholland Citrus’ mandarins. The goal of the partnership is to expand the consumption and category of mandarins across North America by consolidating volume in the No. 1 […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Dollar General To Build New DC In San Antonio, Texas
Dollar General Corp. plans to build a new state-of-the-art distribution center in San Antonio, Texas. It will be the 13th facility in the Tennessee-based retailer’s distribution network. The company has begun the process of preparing the land to build a more than 900,000-s.f. facility on 110 acres at South Foster Industrial Park. At full capacity, […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
The Fresh Market Plans Fifth Store In New York
The Fresh Market said this week that it plans to open its fifth store in New York next year. The North Carolina-based specialty grocer has signed a lease for the new location at 126 East Main Street at the Branch Plaza shopping center in Smithtown. Additional details were unavailable at the time of this report. […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Cincinnati’s Second Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Opening Next Month
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will open its second Cincinnati store Wednesday, Nov. 12. The store is located in Harper’s Station shopping center at 11349 Montgomery Road. “Fresh Thyme is committed to hiring locally and bringing back the basics of grocery shopping,” said Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell. “Each store is simple and easy to navigate […]
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Mike’s Hard Lemonade Introduces ‘Crafted To Remove Gluten’ Seal On All Mike’s Products
Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. is rolling out new packaging featuring an exclusive “Crafted to Remove Gluten” seal. The “Crafted to Remove Gluten” seal was specially developed to educate and inform consumers and is used exclusively on Mike’s products with permission from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which oversees gluten labeling for […]
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Chiquita Names Craig Stephen SVP Of Sales, Marketing For Fresh Express
Chiquita Brands International has appointed Craig Stephen SVP of sales and marketing for Fresh Express. Stephen will have responsibility for Fresh Express sales, marketing and customer service operations as the company continues to provide expanded category offerings in retail value-added and private label salads. “Craig is highly regarded and respected by all stakeholders across the […]
Posted in, Industry News, West
C.H. Robinson Will Manage New Robinson Fresh Ops Facility In Calif.
C.H. Robinson has begun operations out of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Corona, California, in order to provide Robinson Fresh customers with expanded and efficient supply chain solutions. The service center has more than 187,000 s.f. of warehouse space that includes more than 135,000 s.f. of temperature-controlled operations, eight cold rooms with varying temperature zones, […]
Posted in, Executive News, Northeast, Store News, Women In The News
Dorothy Carlow Appointed Chief Merchandising Officer At Fairway Market
Fairway Group Holdings Corp. has named Dorothy Carlow chief merchandising officer, effective Nov. 3. Carlow will lead the merchandising team and the company’s buying and sales strategies. She also will work with the marketing department to amplify and develop programs and promotions that articulate and bring to life Fairway’s unique value proposition. She will report […]
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Walmart, Target, Coke, Pepsi Among Top 10 Brands That Millennials Love
Walmart, Target, Coca-Cola and Pepsi are among the top 10 most beloved brands of Millennials, according to the 2015 Top 50 Millennial Brand Ranking Report released this week by Moosylvania, an independent digital advertising agency. The brand comparison study was conducted with Millennials in two separate surveys over the course of nine months. The latest […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Northeast
Mrs. Green’s Offers English As A Second Language Classes For Employees
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for associates across Westchester County as part of a larger investment in the company’s workforce. Irvington, New York-based Mrs. Green’s launched the ESL classes at six stores in Westchester after several requests from employees. One of the chain’s associates personally designed the […]
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Group Launches Paid Media Campaign Ahead Of Election Day For Wine Sales In Tenn. Grocery
Red White and Food, the nonprofit organization that supports allowing wine sales in Tennessee’s retail food stores, has launched a statewide paid media campaign to encourage supporters to vote for wine on Nov. 4. Red White and Food’s statewide campaign includes television, radio and digital advertisements featuring volunteer talent; no professional actors were hired. The […]
Posted in, Merchandising News, National, Produce News, Southeast, Store News
Pear Bureau Northwest Crowns Publix As Pear Retailer Of The Year
Pear Bureau Northwest, the Portland-based nonprofit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 fresh pear growers of Oregon and Washington, has named Publix as the 2014 Pear Retailer of the Year for its outstanding pear merchandising activities. Publix is being recognized with this award for its successful implementation of pear merchandising tactics that resulted in substantial increases […]