Though Subriana Pierce has resided in Southern California for nearly 15 years now, “I am a Deep South girl,” she says. Pierce was born in the South Georgia town of Moultrie. Moves to Mobile, Alabama, and then Jackson, Mississippi, followed. The daughter of a high school vocational teacher/auto mechanic and a nurse, Pierce and her […]
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Posted inWoman Executive of the Year, Home Page Latest News, West
Pierce’s Career Marked By Balancing Ambition, Service To Others
Subriana Pierce, SVP of sales for C.A. Fortune based in the company’s Southern California office, has been named The Shelby Report of the West’s Woman Executive of the Year for 2024. Pierce is being honored for her contributions to the grocery industry, both through her work and through her service to others. Pierce has a […]
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New Year, Fresh Start – ‘Hope’ As Positive Attitude Can Help Guide Leaders
by Steve Black A new year always brings a fresh start and renewed motivation and hope. Hope for many areas of our lives to get better. Hope that most of the impacts from COVID-19 are behind us. Hope that the employment situation will calm and turn in the right direction. Hope for our businesses to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest
Jim’s Market Navigates Challenges In Minnesota’s Retail Food Landscape
Paul Huber, president of Jim’s Market in Canby, Minnesota, has spent most of his life in the grocery business. From the time he began helping at his father’s store at age 12, Huber has remained dedicated to continuing his family’s tradition of running an independent grocery store. However, as he faces a rapidly changing industry, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, West
Bungee Tech’s Platform Offers Actionable Insights, View Of Competitive Landscape
The Shelby Report caught up with Caitlin Orosz, senior director of marketing for Redmond, Washington-based Bungee Tech after Groceryshop 2024 in Las Vegas. The software company aims to revolutionize retail operations through efficient automation and improve the ability of customers to compete and win in the market. Retail pricing solutions such as its Retailscape by […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, Northeast
Upside’s Offers Now Reaching About 35M Consumers Across U.S.
Tyler Renaghan, VP of grocery at Upside, visited with The Griffin Report following Groceryshop 2024 in Las Vegas. The app from the Washington, D.C.-based technology company rewards cash back to users through partnerships with retailers. The scope of its services includes all aspects of retail, but the grocery industry in particular has used it to […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, C-Store News, Feature, Northeast
Mars Wrigley Executive: Convenience Store Shoppers Seeking More Variety
Mars Wrigley boasted a strong presence at the 2024 NACS Show in Las Vegas, with its booth showcasing several new products and twists on some of its classic offerings. After the show, Mike Gilroy, the company’s VP of trade development and sponsorship, shared the following recap with The Griffin Report. What is new with […]
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Culture Of URM Stores Inc. Built On Communication, Fairness, Respect
Having weathered challenging work environments in his career, Ray Sprinkle, CEO and president of URM Stores Inc., was determined to create a different kind of workplace when he joined the Spokane, Washington-based company – one characterized by positivity and support. Instead of micromanaging, Sprinkle prefers a hands-off approach, focusing on hiring highly qualified people, trusting […]