The 2023 legislative session in Florida brought two major changes that will alter the legal landscapes for businesses, according to Scott Shalley, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation. HB 837 addresses tort reform and civil remedies, something Shalley said was “one of the first significant pieces of legislation to become law this session,” […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Baesler’s Market Finds Hospitality Key To Success In Terre Haute, Sullivan
Baesler’s Market is a fifth-generation independent grocery store with two locations – Terre Haute and Sullivan, Indiana. Bob Baesler, president, said his great-grandfather started Baesler’s Meat Market in 1894 in Terre Haute. His grandfather and father continued in the business, with Bob starting at age 13, working on Saturdays. His son, Casey, is manager of […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Solar Eclipse Expected To Bring Economic Boost To Grocers, C-Stores
Hoosier state ‘got lots of money,’ benefits from low cigarette tax that draws smokers from afar Indiana is one of the top 20 locations in the world to view the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, according to Joe Lackey, president of the Indiana Grocery and Convenience Store Association. As part of the state’s Homeland […]
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Ohio Grocers Association Eyes CDL, Child Care Changes
Ohio’s retail economy has not been immune to the higher food prices being felt nationwide, according to Kristin Mullins, president and CEO of the Ohio Grocers Association. “While our retailers always look to provide the best prices for our customers, costs and supply chain challenges force our prices up while trying to remain competitive,” she […]
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 inMarket Profile, Midwest, Rulli Brothers
‘Everything From Scratch’ – Rulli Bros. Renown For Its Offerings
Family-owned grocer has kept up connections for some 100 years Michael Rulli is a busy man. A fourth-generation grocer, he serves as the director of operations for Youngstown, Ohio-based Rulli Bros. But what sets him apart from the five other family members in the business is that he’s been a state senator since 2018. Rulli […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Floridians May Weather This Recession Better Than Previous Two
Also, tort reform legislation targets ‘plague of frivolous lawsuits’ across state Florida is on the cusp of a recession, according to University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith. In a recent article on the UCF Today website, Snaith said the impact shouldn’t be anything like what happened in 2020 or the housing collapse in the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Market In Portland Keeping Customers Informed, Involved
Bread and Roses Market in Portland, Oregon, is an organic-focused grocery store “built by an employee.” Navid Sam Nayebi, owner/operator, said he has had many jobs as a person of color where he experienced “a fair share of ill treatment from former employers, leading me to create a work environment where employees are treated well […]