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WGA Preps For Return To In-Person Expo Oct. 12-13

Multi-generational workforce, cybersecurity among topics by Eric Pereira / content creator When asked how things are going at the Wisconsin Grocers Association, President and CEO Brandon Scholz always answers with a line from the Grateful Dead: “What a long, strange trip it’s been.” The next stop on this journey for the association is its annual […]

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Cox Food Group Finds Results With Social Media

by Eric Pereira / Content Creator Tate Cox, president of the Cox Food Group, is seeing promising results by using social media to market his stores in eastern Kentucky.  He said the group’s social media marketing has been an “absolute game-changer” over the last 18 months, so much so that they no longer use print […]

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Flooding Couldn’t Dampen Town’s Support For Burns’ Family Market

Grocer remained open during extensive renovation by Eric Pereira / content creator Carly Spross, director of marketing at Burns’ Family Neighborhood Markets, recalls Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020 as “intense” and causing a nearly two-week store closure of its The Fresh Grocer banner in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. However, the store has been able to re-establish […]

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Garrett Country Mart Receives Award From Associated Wholesale Grocers

Small town Sabetha’s only grocery store  poised to mark 50th anniversary in 2022 by Eric Pereira / content creator Earlier this year, Garrett Country Mart was hailed for its outstanding produce merchandising by Associated Wholesale Grocers. That’s some notable recognition for the only grocery store serving Sabetha, Kansas, a town of about 2,500 people. Doug […]

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From Honey To Kombucha And Nut Butters, Tennessee Is Full Of Vendors

Smaller companies are offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. Nearly all are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products.   Harbin Hallow Harbin Hollow […]

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From Brews To Sauces, Cakes And More, Volunteer State Full Of Vendors

Smaller companies offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. Nearly all are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products.   Naked River Brewing Co. […]

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From Spices To Seeds And Sprouts, Volunteer State Full Of Vendors

Smaller companies offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. All are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products.   Alchemy Spice Co. Since 2003, […]

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GCCA Asking For Grants To Help Food Supply Chain

by Lowell Randel / SVP, government and legal affairs, 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 essential goods such as food.   While the food supply chain has shown resiliency and strength, disruptions have highlighted some challenges. As a result, […]