On the following pages, Shelby Publishing is proud to present its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers, technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this new awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president. “Independents are […]
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Experts Share Ways Market Can Keep Profitability Post Pandemic
During the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, two experts discussed how the grocery market can sustain its profitability as the nation moves further from the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Short is managing director for Credit Suisse, while Scott Moses serves as managing director and head of food retail and restaurants investment banking for Solomon Partners. The […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Low Unemployment Rate Leads To Legislative Win For Association
When asked for their three biggest challenges, the members of South Dakota Retailers Association were quick to respond. “In order, they were workforce, supply and inflation,” said Nathan Sanderson, president of the organization, who added that’s been the case since 2020. “These are obviously not unique to South Dakota.” While the challenges may be nationwide, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Daily’s Market Finds Niche In Bustling Downtown Fargo
Nestled in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, sits Daily’s Market, a family-owned retail convenience store where the shelves are packed with much more than Tic Tacs and Gatorades. The business also carries a small selection of groceries and everyday essentials. Owners Than and Charlotte Young, a pharmacist by trade, are high school sweethearts who opened the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, National
Official: Transactions ‘Winning Now’ For Consumers, Retailers
The year 2023 is shaping up to be one of the most challenging economic environments in more than two decades. Deborah Weinswig, founder and CEO of Coresight, tackled the topic and possible avenues for retailers to overcome it during an Insights speaking engagement at the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Weinswig was introduced by Scott Moses, […]
Posted inFeature, Executive News, Southwest
Chairman Of Brookshire Grocery Co. Reflects On State Of Industry
Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO of Brookshire Grocery Co., shared some thoughts on the industry with The Shelby Report of the Southwest during the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. While supply chain issues from the COVID-19 pandemic have improved, Brookshire noted they’re “not 100-percent resolved.” Problems with out-of-stock items remain. “It’s a […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
Delaware, Neighbors Targeting Retail Theft
There is no denying it – thieves have become smarter. And grocery retailers in Delaware are not immune to the trend. “All retailers are facing an uphill battle dealing with organized retail crime,” said Julie Miro Wenger, executive director of the Delaware Food Industry Council. The DFIC has been working with other retail associations to […]
Posted inAssociation News, Guest Contributors, National
Scholarships Help Foster Leadership, Drive Diversity, Promote Inclusion
NGA is committed to nurturing the independent grocery industry’s next generation of leadership. Under the direction of the NGA Foundation, our career-development initiatives start with college-age people, include store-level associates and management and extend up through the executive level. By the time of this publication, we will have announced the winner of our annual Student […]