by Eric Pereira / staff writer In April, Pinpoint Software completed a full rollout of its Date Check Pro software to tackle food waste management for Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. Date Check Pro is an expiration date management software that lets companies know when and where products are expiring in store, according to Pinpoint. […]
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Treppendahl’s Super Foods Feels Labor, Supply Chain Challenges
Store president expresses interest in state’s liquor/wine sales initiative by Eric Pereira / staff writer Wettlin Treppendahl, president and CEO of Treppendahl’s Super Foods in the southwest Mississippi town of Woodville, has noticed lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at his store – from labor shortages to the supply chain. And the former is impacting […]
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AppCard Talks Future Of Shopper Analytics, Personalized Marketing
Topics were focus of recent Shelby webinar From staff reports Grouping customers has become a tactic of the past and grocers today have an opportunity to fulfill the shopping experience in one trip. The Shelby Report recently partnered with AppCard to host a webinar, “Driving Value For The Grocer: Personalized Marketing and Shopper Analytics.” Participants […]
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U.S. Ag Department Focusing On Food Supply Chain
by Lowell Randel / SVP, government and legal affairs for Global Cold Chain Alliance The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of supply chains to a strong economy where consumers have reliable access to food and essential goods. While the food supply chain has shown resiliency and strength, disruptions have highlighted some challenges. As a result, […]
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Independent Grocers Tackling Workforce Issues Head On
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association With the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel visible at last, grocers are emerging having demonstrated that they are – without a doubt – “supermarket superheroes.” After more than 15 months, grocery stores provided some stability in a world of uncertainty. As restrictions […]
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Tax Increases Would Hurt Grocery Industry After Challenges Of Past Year
By Leslie Sarasin / President and CEO, FMI – The Food Industry Association During the past year, America’s grocers stepped up and made the necessary investments to safely keep stores open and shelves stocked. Now, after one of the most challenging years for the food retail industry, lawmakers propose to raise taxes, which would make our job […]
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Is Nation’s Labor Shortage Temporary Phenomenon Or Long-Term Issue?
by John Ross / President and CEO of IGA The news is filled with reports of America’s labor shortage. Liberals claim people aren’t working because labor rates are too low; conservatives contend that COVID stimulus has made it better to stay home and collect unemployment benefits. But the arguments don’t fix the problem facing the grocery […]
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Affiliated Foods Celebrates Culture Of Cooperation On 75th Anniversary
Amarillo, Texas-based wholesaler Affiliated Foods Inc. has thrived by fostering a culture of cooperation. The customer-centric company treats its retailer partners like family and those store operators and owners, in return, are immensely loyal. Click below for a special section commemorating AFI‘s 75th anniversary.