What’s trending in dairy, deli and bakery? That was the topic of the What’s In Store Live presentation June 4 during the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s 2023 Show in Anaheim, California. IDDBA’s Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing, and Heather Prach, VP of education, spoke on how current trends will shape the future of the […]
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After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, National
FMI Shares ‘Power Of Bakery,’ Emphasizes Health And Well-Being
Health and well-being are at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, and that includes how they look at bakery items. FMI VP Rick Stein presented The Power of Bakery report Sunday during the IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. “I think it’s interesting, as we start asking customers about their eating approaches, most customers said they […]
Posted inFeature, Association News, National
New President: Association More than Show, ‘We’re Here 365 Days’
David Haaf, the new president of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, said he is pleased with the organization’s show in Anaheim, California. The Shelby Report caught up with him Sunday on the expo floor. “We’re most excited that we have actually hit our 2019 retail registry numbers,” he said. “And 2019 in Orlando was a record […]
Posted inFeature, Association News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
Outgoing IDDBA Executive Readies For Retirement After Show
Mike Eardley, president and CEO of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, is getting ready to wrap up a decades-long career in the food industry. He will be retiring following the IDDBA Show, to be held June 4-6 in Anaheim, California. Eardley recently reflected on his years in the industry and his plans for retirement. […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
There’s Optimism In Oregon For Avoiding Mild Recession
Changing economic conditions have pushed back the likelihood of a mild economic recession for Oregon. This is attributed to a few months of somewhat lower inflation, along with the Federal Reserve waiting for the impact of past interest rate increases to cool the economy, according to Josh Lehner, senior economist for the state. “Any near-term […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Offers Smart Shelf Tags To Improve In-Store Shopping Experience
Technology offer mobile-friendly, instant product details while shopping in stores KeHE, through a partnership with Cornerstone Consulting and its brand Cornerstone for Natural, is offering Smart Shelf Tags to enable a tech-forward experience for suppliers, retailers and consumers. Consumers want more information on the products and brands they use and consume daily, and Smart Shelf Tags […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
House Subcommittee Approves PBM Spread Pricing Legislation
FMI – The Food Industry Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee’s bipartisan passage of the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act (H.R. 1613). The legislation is sponsored by Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Rick Allen (R-GA) and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA). Included as Section 303 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
CTown Supermarkets Opens New Location In New Haven
CTown Supermarkets will celebrate the opening of a new location in New Haven, Connecticut, under the collaborative banner, The Meat King by CTown, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on June 10. Located at 664 Grand Ave., the new store offers more than 16,000 square feet of a reimagined grocery and meat experience for […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
New Publix Opens In Melbourne, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store May 18 at the Lake Washington Crossing Shopping Center in Melbourne, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery and deli and pharmacy area. “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Feature, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods Celebrating 60th Anniversary In 2023
Show largest in company’s history Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods hosted its annual food show March 22, with more than 7,000 people attending. The Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, was filled with 752 booths and more than 800 brands. It was the largest show in the company’s history. The theme of the show, “Roll Out […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
How Hiring Disabled Individuals Can Enhance Your Business
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Consumers are increasingly looking to spend money with brands and merchants they consider to be socially responsible. Are independent grocers missing something by not taking their DEI programs far enough? NGA hosted a recent webinar in which Lloyd Lewis, president and CEO of Arc Thrift […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
5 Questions For Jackie LaPointe
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs The director of grocery at retail technology company Upside shares her thoughts on the current state of the industry and what the future holds for independent grocers. 1. Challenges of the past year continue to linger into 2023, and despite a gradual easing of inflation, operators […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Healthy You Subscription Service Launches
New program helps individuals create personalized health and wellness plan Hy-Vee has launched Hy-Vee Healthy You, a health and wellness subscription service designed by company dietitians to help individuals develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings and more. The subscription service is available across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region to individuals 18 and older. […]
Posted in, Midwest
Testa Produce Joins FreshEdge
Deal expands FreshEdge’s presence in the Midwest FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners, has acquired Testa Produce, a produce and specialty food company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For more than 110 years, Testa Produce and the Testa family have been serving customers in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, distributing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Selects NCR POS For In-Store Technology
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Company has selected NCR point of sale as the foundation of its in-store technology. BGC is starting its infrastructure journey with NCR Emerald, a cloud-native POS solution. The NCR Commerce Platform unlocks the power of integrated capabilities across BGC’s physical infrastructure. The NCP unifies technology to run the store, delivering an effective way to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Expands On-Demand Floral, Sushi Delivery To Uber Eats
The Kroger Co. has launched floral and sushi delivery on Uber Eats marketplace from Kroger’s Family of Stores across the country. Customers can order premium Bloom Haus floral bouquets now and their favorite sushi beginning May 4. “Kroger continues to bring customers additional ways to enjoy their favorite fresh products with zero compromise on convenience […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names McFarlane-Smart Project Management Office Director
Tenneille McFarlane-Smart has been named director of the newly created Project Management Office at Big Y. She will be responsible for all project activity across all divisions at Big Y, including all banners such as Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express Gas and Convenience, Big Y at Fresh Acres and Table and Vine fine wines […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Price Rite Marketplace To Donate $35K+ To Area Food Banks
Funds raised during annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign Price Rite Marketplace is presenting more than $35,000 in donations to local food banks as part of its annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign. From November through December 2022, Price Rite Marketplace associates throughout Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island collected […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National
FMI Names 12 Finalists For Outstanding Store Manager Awards
This year’s awards competition witnessed record-breaking participation FMI – The Food Industry Association has named 12 finalists for its 2023 Store Manager Awards. From a record 175 nominations, these outstanding store managers stood out from the crowd for their ability to generate sales growth, effectively communicate company and store goals and objectives, demonstrate team leadership in their […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Wins Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Award
Publix Pharmacy has received the Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Award, presented by Zitter Insights, a division of Managed Markets Insights & Technology. This is the third time Publix Pharmacy has received this award. “It’s an honor to once again be recognized by our customers and Zitter Insights. This award is a testimony to our […]