Generational shifts, labor market trends and technology are just some of the challenges facing the dairy, deli and bakery industry. IDDBA President and CEO David Haaf spoke to these issues during his address on June 9 at the organization’s annual show in Houston. Haaf noted the increased turnover rates in upper and lower-level management in […]
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Solving Shrink One Nickel At A Time
Operational shrink may amount to $210,000 per store per year. The good news is that more than 50 percent of that is controllable. In a recent webinar hosted by NGA, Nick Lenzi, SVP of marketing at Lipari Foods, shared 20 “nickels” – costs savings throughout a grocery operation – which, when added up, will equal […]
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Face Time For Independents On Capitol Hill
Things are heating up in Washington, as a divided Congress works toward a new Farm Bill and reshapes policy amid a hotly contested election year. Things were particularly hot – and sweaty – late last month, when independent grocers converged on Capitol Hill to make the case to their senators and representatives for supporting antitrust […]
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NGA Foundation Wraps Up 2024 ELDP Conference
The NGA Foundation has completed its 2024 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), a four-day conference offering personalized coaching and interactive leadership instruction. Held June 2-6 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and sponsored by PepsiCo, the program provides hands-on, lecture and group activities for high impact learning. This year’s session included about 40 participants […]
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IDDBA Begins Anniversary Show In Houston
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association held its annual convention and expo June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The show is the largest industry-only show for the dairy, deli, bakery and foodservice industries. The annual IDDBA trade show attracts more than 10,000 registrants, includes more than 800 exhibiting companies […]
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Grocery Industry In Ohio Both Prosperous, Challenging
Ohio’s grocers have grappled with several significant challenges in recent months, according to Kristin Mullins, president and CEO of the Ohio Grocers Association. Describing the complexity of the market as “a mixed bag of issues and successes,” Mullins noted that factors such as inflation, labor challenges and escalating competition – combined with the rising cost […]
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IDDBA Shares What’s In Store Live Sneak Peek
The IDDBA’s annual tradeshow is quickly approaching and the association has shared a sneak peek for its popular What’s in Store Live event. The show will be held June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. “IDDBA’s vision is to be the essential resource for relevant information and services which add […]
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Food City’s Harris Crowned Tennessee’s Best Bagger
Kobey Harris, a courtesy clerk at the Food City in Powell, took top honors at the annual Tennessee’s Best Bagger competition May 16, edging six other contestants from across the Volunteer State for the trophy. The event is part of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association’s annual convention. As state champion, Harris is eligible […]