by Kristen Cloud/staff writer As goes the population, so goes the grocery business; their growth generally runs parallel. That’s according to John Fleming, communications director for the Florida Retail Federation (FRF). “In general, Florida is growing at a healthy pace,” Fleming tells The Shelby Report. “In Florida, specifically, population growth is a big driver of […]
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The Question: Which Retailers Aren’t Opening In North Texas?
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor From Amazon to Trader Joe’s to WinCo Foods, along with home state natives Brookshire Grocery Co., H-E-B, United Supermarkets and Whole Foods Market, a bevy of retailers have got it bad for north Texas. They are opening stores, sure, but also distribution centers, one to make good on a promise and […]
Posted in, Market Profile, West
Remodels, New Store Openings Dominate Competitive SoCal Marketplace
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Late last year marked the first time since January 2009 that California’s statewide unemployment rate fell below double digits. But at a rate of 9.8 percent, the Golden State still has far to go before it bests, or simply runs relatively even, with the national rate of 7.9 percent. The southern […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast
Alabama 2013: Changes To State’s SNAP, Disaster Response And Healthcare
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Alabama has more to celebrate than the Crimson Tide’s recent BCS National Championship. While the tough times are certainly not over for the state or the country, forecasts indicate that the Alabama economy will continue to experience modest improvement in 2013. The state’s unemployment rate of 7.5 is below the 7.8 […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
Outlook Bright For Delaware, But State Still Faces Budget Challenges
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer The economic recovery in Delaware will move from lagging the national economy to leading it over the course of this upcoming year. That’s according to a first quarter 2013 Delaware Market Outlook from The PNC Financial Services Group. “In the near term, the state’s exposure to Europe and the lack of […]
Posted in, Market Profile, West
Economy Improving, But Significant Growth Proves Slow-Coming For Nevada
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer While the Nevada economy appears to have improved slightly over the course of 2012, the Silver State has a long way to go in catching up with the pace of recovery being experienced by the rest of the U.S. and even most other western states. According to Dr. Stephen P.A. Brown, […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Midwest
Minnesota 2013: Democrat Control Of House, Senate Could Impact Grocers
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Grocers are “subtle partners within their community,” says Jamie Pfuhl, president of the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA). The words “Consumers, Careers & Communities” are prominently displayed on the MGA website, and though she knows they hate to do it, Pfuhl wishes grocers would do a bit better job touting what they […]
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Retail Sector Emerges Modestly Triumphant In Flat Maine Economy
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Though the Maine economy remains flat, as it has for the last several years, there is a bright spot, albeit dimmer than most would like, and it’s in retail. According to Charles S. Colgan, professor of public policy and management for the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of […]