‘Significant concerns’ shared during ‘Day in Washington’ by Eric Pereira / staff writer Hundreds of grocers and wholesalers from across the nation recently connected virtually with members of Congress to share some of the day-to-day challenges they’re facing and to advocate for key policy issues impacting the supermarket industry. In a recent recap call, officials […]
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Smart & Final Celebrates 150 Years And Counting
The way CEO Dave Hirz sees it, there are no other grocery stores that have Smart & Final’s business model. “It’s completely unique in our industry,” he said. “What makes our model so successful is that Smart & Final is the only place where household customers can come in and find everything on their shopping […]
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Tyson Foods Goes All In On Angus For Its Chairman’s Reserve Brand
by Eric Pereira / staff writer The recently announced decision to make Tyson Foods’ Chairman’s Reserve brand exclusively Angus this spring comes in response to consumer demand and a growing Angus cattle population. But for more insight into the shift, The Shelby Report recently caught up with Ozlem Worpel, director of Fresh Meats Marketing at […]
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Ideas On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Aired During Illuminators’ Conference
Group keeping discussion at forefront in 2021 by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer As part of its recent virtual Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Conference, the Illuminators Educational Foundation held a panel discussion featuring grocery industry leaders discussing what companies and society can do better moving forward. The panelists included: Sheryl Salazar, director of fresh […]
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New Study Highlights Economic Impact Of Food, Agriculture Industry
by Lowell Randel / SVP, Government and Legal Affairs for Global Cold Chain Alliance The Global Cold Chain Alliance was among 34 food and agriculture organizations that commissioned a nationwide study measuring the impact of the food and agriculture sectors of the economy. The results of the research were released in March and can be found at […]
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Toolkit Can Help Independents Set Up, Offer SNAP Online Purchasing
by Greg Ferrara / President and CEO, National Grocers Association The ethos of the independent grocer includes a commitment to the community. In the grocery business, that often means helping families that are faced with food insecurity. One of the cornerstones of this mission is the public-private partnership of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, for which retailers play […]
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The Griffin Report Honors 2021 Women Of Influence
The Griffin Report of the Northeast presents its 16th annual tribute to top female professionals in the food industry. Click below to view the special section.
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Emerging Technology Doesn’t Have To Be Threat To Independent Grocers
by John Ross / President and CEO of IGA In my line of work, I see great customer service almost daily. I will be visiting an IGA owner or an unaffiliated independent grocer, and they seem to know the names of every shopper we pass in the aisles. It’s a warm and personal experience where the […]