Multi-generational workforce, cybersecurity among topics by Eric Pereira / content creator When asked how things are going at the Wisconsin Grocers Association, President and CEO Brandon Scholz always answers with a line from the Grateful Dead: “What a long, strange trip it’s been.” The next stop on this journey for the association is its annual […]
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Cox Food Group Finds Results With Social Media
by Eric Pereira / Content Creator Tate Cox, president of the Cox Food Group, is seeing promising results by using social media to market his stores in eastern Kentucky. He said the group’s social media marketing has been an “absolute game-changer” over the last 18 months, so much so that they no longer use print […]
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Karns Foods Touts Local Ties, Undergoing Advanced Technology Facelift
Goodwill for efforts during pandemic continues, ‘allowing a positive 2021’ by Eric Pereira / content creator Karns Foods has two key focus points for the future – community ties and technology. “First, better communicating our local partnerships,” said Andrea Karns, the company’s VP of sales and marketing. “Since 1959, we have worked with local purveyors […]
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Flooding Couldn’t Dampen Town’s Support For Burns’ Family Market
Grocer remained open during extensive renovation by Eric Pereira / content creator Carly Spross, director of marketing at Burns’ Family Neighborhood Markets, recalls Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020 as “intense” and causing a nearly two-week store closure of its The Fresh Grocer banner in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. However, the store has been able to re-establish […]
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Garrett Country Mart Receives Award From Associated Wholesale Grocers
Small town Sabetha’s only grocery store poised to mark 50th anniversary in 2022 by Eric Pereira / content creator Earlier this year, Garrett Country Mart was hailed for its outstanding produce merchandising by Associated Wholesale Grocers. That’s some notable recognition for the only grocery store serving Sabetha, Kansas, a town of about 2,500 people. Doug […]
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Harmons Continues ‘Creating Conversations’ About Utah’s Food Culture
by Eric Pereira / content creator Lindee Nance, VP of marketing, said Utah-based Harmons has invested a “great deal” in product development, supplier partnerships and produce selection. That includes providing content for its audience as well. At harmonsgrocery.com, visitors will find blogs and podcasts answering culinary questions, nutrition insights and food trends, among other topics. […]
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Tennessee Grocers Group Seeks Swipe Fee Fairness
‘Particularly unfair’ merchants have to pay fee on tax portion by Eric Pereira / staff writer The Tennessee Grocery and Convenience Store Association had some accomplishments during the state’s recent legislative session, but its leader said the group already has set its sights on next year. The first priority that President and CEO Rob Ikard mentioned […]
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Customer Care Comes First At Arkansas’ Edwards Food Giant
Exec: Our people know that’s going to be ‘difference maker’ by Eric Pereira / staff writer Paul Rowton, VP of Edwards Food Giant, thinks e-commerce is here to stay for grocers in Arkansas, but he doesn’t see it becoming a majority of his business in the next few years. “Pre-packaged is certainly a route we’re […]