As more Americans are testing positive for Covid-19 each day, the federal government continues to ask everyone to practice social distancing and work from home when possible. Many businesses are closing and several restaurants have closed their dining rooms, leaving takeout as the only option. Grocery stores are seeing certain products fly off their shelves […]
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Market Profile: Distribution A Challenge For Grocers In The Dakotas
by John McCurry/contributing writer While they are two different states, North Dakota and South Dakota share some challenges for their independent grocers. Distribution to retailers in rural areas and labor shortages are common problems for both North and South. Our market profile looks at the economies and state of the grocery industry in the Dakotas. […]
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Southwest Grocers, Suppliers Take Steps To Address Pandemic
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many Americans are relying on their neighborhood grocery stores to keep them supplied with food and essentials. In the Southwest, Brookshire Grocery Co., Walmart, Natural Grocers and supplier John Soules Foods are sharing with customers information on how they are responding to this national emergency. Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is […]
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Sedano’s, Publix Adjust Hours To Help Customers
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the lives of people around the world, grocers across the United States are providing information to keep their customers informed and some are changing their operating hours. In the Southeast, Sedano’s Supermarkets and Publix are making changes in store hours in an effort to help keep Covid-19 from […]
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Cub Maintaining 24-Hour Operations At Many Stores Due To Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the lives of people around the world, grocers across the United States are providing information to keep their customers informed and some are changing their operating hours. In the Midwest, Cub, Hy-Vee and Fareway grocery stores have made changes to their operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Cub […]
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H-E-B Gives $3M To Support Texans During Coronavirus Pandemic
H-E-B announced March 16 that it would be giving $3 million to support its communities during the coronavirus pandemic. The company says its top priority is taking care of Texas. “As the threat of coronavirus impacts our communities, we are sure of one thing: We will do our part to help our fellow Texans. H-E-B […]
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Northgate Gonzalez To Open Early To Help Elderly During Pandemic
Understanding the special needs of its senior citizen and disabled customer population during the coronavirus pandemic, Northgate González Market now will open all 41 stores starting Tuesday, March 17, at 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for seniors 65-years and older and disabled. “During these challenging times Northgate González Market is here to serve as your […]
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Topco Recognizes Member Owners For Outstanding Own Brand Commitment
Topco Associates LLC honored members who demonstrated exceptional program partnership and commitment in 2019 during its recent annual membership conference in Palm Springs, California. Based in Elk Grove, Illinois, Topco is a more than $14 billion, privately held, member-owned company that provides aggregation, innovation and knowledge management solutions for its leading food industry member-owners and […]