The economy in Connecticut appears to be lagging behind the U.S. average, and a lack of fiscal discipline at the state and local levels continues to be an issue. According to the “2021 Report on Business Climate by State” produced by the Tax Foundation, Connecticut’s business climate is ranked 47th in the U.S. and has […]
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NJFC To Honor 4 Industry Leaders At Annual ‘Night of Distinction’
The New Jersey Food Council will host its annual “Night of Distinction” reception May 17 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. The NJFC event, with its slate of honorees, will draw more than 500 guests, including food industry executives. “This is the perfect time to celebrate the industry and its leaders who have made such […]
Congress Members Call On FTC To Address Economic Discrimination
A bipartisan coalition from the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter March 30 to the Federal Trade Commission requesting the agency investigate, and when appropriate, bring enforcement actions against economic discriminatory action that violates antitrust laws, including the FTC Act and the Robinson-Patman Act. “The antitrust laws were designed to protect against anticompetitive economic […]
5 Questions For Tom Charley
The vice president of Pennsylvania’s Charley Family Shop N’ Save shares his thoughts on the current state of the industry and what the future holds for independent grocers. Charley recently testified before the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on how anticompetitive tactics by dominant retailers in the grocery marketplace leads […]
Pack Expo International’s Registration Period Is Now Open
Registration is now open for the Pack Expo International 2022, which will be held Oct. 23-26 at McCormick Place, Chicago. In response to the demands on the industry, Pack Expo International 2022 will offer more features, according to show producer PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. “There has been so much innovation in […]
FMI Names 2022 Store Manager Award Finalists
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the finalists of its 2022 Store Manager Awards. These 11 people were chosen for their aptitude for team development and store leadership. Their high-level business acumen and passion for people management led to financial growth, heightened customer satisfaction, purpose-driven employees, innovative in-store programs and impactful community investments. “The 2022 […]
Daigle Shares Vision For NHGA With Member Engagement The Goal
The New Hampshire Grocers Association has promoted Kevin Daigle to president and CEO. His promotion has been effective since Feb 4. Daigle has been with NHGA since 1996 and has more than 30 years of nonprofit, industry and association management experience. His previous positions were VP and prior to that he served as membership director. Daigle […]
FMI Launches First Report From ‘U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends’ Series
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released the first in a six-part “2022 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends” series conducted in partnership with The Hartman Group Inc. The series is designed to explore food shoppers’ journeys and behaviors. Expanding on this annual report, the first analysis focuses on the shopper landscape and finds Americans are balancing a mix […]
