by Ashley Bates/staff writer Many concerns crop up when grocery retailers are in a frenzy to prepare before a storm heading their way. There are steps grocery stores—large and small—can take to better prepare their business when a disaster is predicted. Rhett Asher, the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) VP of industry relations, works daily to […]
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When Disaster Strikes, Social Media Connects With Your Customers
by Rick Rusch, Thought-TechSpecial to The Shelby Report Social media is an integral part of every day life for millions of people. For many, social media has become indispensable. Social media channels are no longer only sources of entertainment and interaction. Increasingly, social media has become a critical channel for communication. As a result, businesses […]
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Technology Is the Key for the Future of General Merchandise
by Ashley Bates/staff writer Dave McConnell, president and CEO of the Global Market and Development Center (GMDC), says the future of general merchandise and health and beauty care centers on technology and focusing on sales throughout the food channel. In the recent study released by the organization, “Consumer Shopping Habits for Wellness and Environmentally Conscious […]
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Women of the Industry
[gn_tabs style=”5″] [gn_tab title=”The West“] [gn_spoiler title=”Christianson: Goal-Oriented Decisions Propel Career“] by Ashley Bates/staff writer As COO of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), Carole Christianson said her main objective—along with the WAFC—is education. Education has been a constant theme for Christianson throughout her life. She says she decided at an early age that […]
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Craft Brews Continuing to Grow
It’s been said that the more things change, the more they stay the same and the beer industry is a prime example.
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Economy Aside, Wine and Beer Sales Still Relatively Good
by Katie B. Davis/staff writer The U.S. surpassed France as the world’s largest wine-consuming nation in 2010, with wine shipments to the U.S. from California, other states and foreign producers growing 2 percent from the previous year to nearly 330 million cases, a record high for the industry, according to the Wine Institute. The estimated […]
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Ethnic Food Choices Abound in the Marketplace
As the ethnic population in the United States continues to grow, so does the popularity of ethnic foods and cuisines. Favorites like tacos, sweet and sour chicken and pad Thai are becoming the norm, not the exotic.
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Retailers Vie for Shoppers’ Dollars in Deli, Dairy and Bakery
In recent years, research done by International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) has shown that everything about grocery shoppers in America has changed—possibly for good.