Banjo’s Buddies: Promoting Solutions for Juvenile Diabetes is sponsoring Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s Corp., in her talk to the Women Grocers of America at the upcoming NGA Show in Las Vegas. Joe Moody, founder of Banjo’s Buddies, said he knew his diabetic alert dog, Banjo, would be “perfect for empowering women when he licked […]
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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.
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NGA Names Ecolab As Its Food Safety Partner
The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has named Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, as its food safety partner as part of a new suite of resources available to NGA member companies. “Food safety and enhanced sanitation practices have always been […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Labor Shortage Continues To Be Biggest Issue Facing Delaware Grocers
The economic outlook in Delaware is a bit brighter this year than last, with the state flush with money – primarily from the federal government, said Julie Miro Wenger, executive director of the Delaware Food Industry Council. The operating budget for the state is expected to be $4.9 billion with $15. 2 million in reserves, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Delaware Supermarkets Inc. Finds Opportunities In Pandemic Challenges
Like so many other independent grocers, Delaware Supermarkets Inc. – owned and operated by the Kenny family – continues to face challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wilmington, Delaware-based company owns and operates six ShopRite stores in the state and has been a member of supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. since 1995. According to […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Association Offers Optimistic Economic Outlook In 2022
The overall economic outlook for Alabama in 2022 looks “very promising,” according to Ellie Taylor, president of the Alabama Grocers Association. Data from the past year appears to support Taylor’s optimism. An Economic Outlook Update for the fourth quarter of 2021, published by the Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama, estimated the […]
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How Grocers Are Grappling With Inflation
by Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs, NGA A historic period of inflation has pushed grocery prices ever higher as the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. A labor shortage, supply chain issues and other factors are driving up costs, but many consumers, as well as some in high levels of government, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Greer’s Markets Returns To Hometown Roots With New Concept
Mobile, Alabama-based Greer’s Markets is entering its 106th year of business in 2022. The company has stayed in the Greer family, and four members of the fifth generation recently helped design and build a new concept store in downtown Mobile. Greer’s St. Louis Market is named for its location on St. Louis Street. The new […]
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Grocers Confident In Future Growth Of Produce Aisle, Despite Inflation
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, NGA Consumers were making more healthful food choices in greater numbers before the COVID-19 pandemic, which further boosted interest in better nutrition. As the nation continues to grapple with new variants in a pandemic that’s lingering longer than most expectations, the idea of eating better to buttress one’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Rethinking Pandemic Trends To Drive 2022 Marketing
Sponsored content Food retailers need to test and experiment to meet the changing needs of shoppers by Amichay Oren The pandemic is still with us, but its impact on marketing is different as we move into 2022. In the early days of the pandemic, marketing took a back seat to more urgent matters. Food retailers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Curci To Succeed Grimmett As CEO Of Northeast Grocery Inc.
Schenectady, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc. – the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets – announced Jan. 19 the upcoming retirement of CEO Scott Grimmett and named former Tops Markets Chairman and CEO Frank Curci to that position. Grimmett’s retirement will be effective in February. Grimmett is concluding a 48-year career in […]
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Food52 Founder Hesser Keynotes At The Inspired Home Show 2022
Amanda Hesser, founder and CEO of Food52, will offer an in-depth look into the development and growth of the company during the keynote session at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago. Food52 is a next-generation cooking and home company built on a blend of content, community and commerce. “Food52 is a leading innovator in the […]
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Warner Named President Of New Raley’s Division
Under the new enterprise structure, Warner will lead Raley’s in California and Nevada West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has announced the promotion of Jen Warner to president of the Raley’s operating division. For the past two years, Warner has served as the chief administrative officer for the portfolio of operating companies that comprise The […]
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How Are You Engaging Gen Z – The Future of Your Business?
Sponsored content Q&A with Reid Cox, founder and CFO of iFoster Gen Z are very different than any generation before them. Are you providing what they need? Who are Gen Z? Gen Z are young people born between 1997 and 2012 who are currently between 9 to 24 years old. There are 67 million of […]
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Madi Solutions Launches Green Innovative Packaging Product Initiative
Brea, California-based Madi Solutions LLC has entered a partnership with KE Enterprises for research, design and manufacturing of biodegradable and compostable packaging fabric. Within the eco-friendly packaging landscape, compostable or biodegradable packaging has been increasing in prominence. In the last five years, Madi has designed custom green friendly packaging solutions in beverage, food, grocery and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Lancaster Promoted To CEO Of Stavis Seafoods
David Lancaster has been promoted from president to CEO of Boston, Massachusetts-based Stavis Seafoods. The decision was released by its parent company, Profand Group, based out of Vigo, Spain. A 30-year veteran in the seafood industry, Lancaster has served as president of Stavis Seafoods since January 2021, after previously acting as VP of sales, where […]
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3 Costly Lies About Deadlines And Supply Chains
Sponsored content The supply chain nightmare has hit everybody hard and nobody in retail seems to be immune. Supply chains are dramatically impacting how full or empty the shelves in stores are, whether they’re big chains or independent stores, according to Mark Resnick, COO of Supermarket Parts Warehouse. But here’s what you need to know […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Drops Prices On 150-Plus Most-Shopped Items
As part of its “Down Down” program, Winn-Dixie is offering deeper discounts on more than 150 of its most-shopped products. Customers will save more than 15 percent on average when shopping items marked in store by the red hand on signs and tags. While average consumers can expect to see an increase of 14 percent […]
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Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine-Testing Mandate For Private Business
FMI – The Food Industry Association and the National Grocers Association applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Jan. 13 to pause the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 vaccination and testing for private businesses. According to CNBC, the court wrote in an unsigned opinion: “Although Congress has indisputably given OSHA the […]
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North American Meat Institute, FMI Cancel 2022 Annual Meat Conference
The North American Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association have canceled the 2022 Annual Meat Conference. “The purpose of AMC is to bring together retailers and the meat and poultry industry,” said NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “Like the meat and poultry industry, many of our partners in retail are experiencing significant operational […]
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Gelson’s Names Bogle CFO, Promotes Bagan And Johnson
Encino, California-based Gelson’s Markets has hired veteran retail executive Clare Bogle as CFO, while promoting longtime Gelson’s staff members John Bagan to chief operating officer and Ron Johnson to chief information officer. CEO and President Rob McDougall announced the changes Jan. 12. Bogle comes to Gelson’s after five years as CFO at Valley Fruit and […]