While the overall economy in Maryland is looking bright, grocers in the state continue to face challenges. “Our economy consistently outperforms the country as a whole, and last year we ranked as the most improved state for business under the leadership of Gov. Larry Hogan,” said Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Association, Maryland […]
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PLMA 2022: Three Trends Worth Noticing
Sponsored content The Private Label Manufacturers Association convention is finally back, and better than ever. There’s always a lot to take in at PLMA, and this year was no exception. Experienced con-goers noted big crowds and big energy – but beyond that, there are a few trends worth keeping an eye on as you choose […]
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Dierbergs Markets To Participate In NGA Foundation’s Competition
The NGA Foundation, the nonprofit of the National Grocers Association, has announced that Missouri-based Dierbergs Markets will be the participating retailer in the 2023 Student Case Study Competition. Hosted annually by the NGA Foundation, the competition brings college students from across the country to the NGA Show where they present solutions to an issue impacting […]
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SQFI Names Recipients Of Excellence Awards At Conference
The Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has announced Joe Wieland and Karen Vanegas as recipients of the 2022 SQF Excellence Awards at SQF Unites in Orlando, Florida. Wieland was recognized with the Excellence in SQF Auditing Award while Vanegas received the Excellence in SQF Practitioner Leadership Award. Excellence in SQF Auditing award The […]
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IRI Shares Upcoming Holiday Report Discussing Inflation, Sales
IRI has updated its Thanksgiving Tracker, showing the latest year-over-year inflation figures by category and examining the historical sales by category in the runup to the holiday. This year, consumers are concerned about inflation, but not worried about shopping earlier to spread out the expense. Thanksgiving is the second-largest holiday in terms of sales uplift […]
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When The Big Get Bigger: Reflecting On Albertsons-Kroger Merger
The biggest recent news in our industry was the announcement that Albertsons and Kroger plan to merge. This isn’t the first time that bigger players have decided to combine forces with an aim to create leverage and scale. Those terms are code for anticipated better pricing from suppliers, reducing costs in infrastructure, converting to common […]
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Prices Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels As Rail Strike Looms
The Consumer Brands Association cautioned that the wholesale prices in the Bureau of Labor Statistics readout show ongoing production cost pressures for consumer packaged goods manufacturers. The October Producer Price Index rose 8 percent over last year and 0.2 percent since September. The CPG industry still faces steep prices for commodities that remain above overall […]
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NGA: FDA’s Traceability Rule Will Impact Smaller Grocers
The National Grocers Association has responded to the final ruling on the proposed U.S. FDA’s rule, “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.” The rule aims to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for persons who manufacture, process, pack or hold foods the FDA has designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List. Specifically, the […]