Asked what he believes sets Reynolds Foodliner apart from its competitors, President Tom Coogle proclaimed it the “easiest question anyone has ever asked me.” “It is our people,” he continued. “We have got a team that wants to get it done. And I think the reason we built that is because we’re focused on bettering […]
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Market Profile: Restaurant Shutdowns Boosted NM’s Independent Grocers
by Mary Margaret Stewart/staff writer The first two to three months of the pandemic “went pretty crazy” in New Mexico’s grocery industry, said Breck Stewart, executive director of the New Mexico Grocers Association. A stressed supply chain and panic buying left shelves bare. That craziness, however, was good for the industry. “The grocery business has […]
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Market Profile: Toucan Caters To Las Cruces As ‘Crossover Grocery’
Baur family specialty store known for its array of local offerings by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer In 2005, Bob Baur and his former business partner decided to open Toucan Market, a specialty natural grocer in Las Cruces, New Mexico. There was no other store like it in the area, so Baur left Albertsons after […]
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Market Profile: Food Depot Content To ‘Expand By Opportunities’
by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer The year 2021 will mark EVP of Food Depot Jamey Leseueur’s 40th year with the company. He started in high school, worked through college and never left. “I’ve loved every minute of it,” he said. Asked what’s kept him there, he said he enjoys the dynamics. “This industry, […]
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Bashas’-Navajo Nation relationship ‘spectacularly personal’
Independent grocery chain supports community, services in Navajo Nation by John McCurry / contributing writer One of the more compelling stories to come from the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona is the efforts of independent grocery chain Bashas’, which operates eight stores within the Navajo Nation. Mark Miller, president of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance, was […]
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Acosta Exec: Shopping Experience ‘Redefined With Lasting Impact’
Seamless integration of in-store and online likely by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer As part of January’s technology and e-commerce feature, The Shelby Report interviewed Shauna Bowen with the Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta for insight into the ever-growing importance of e-commerce and technology in the grocery industry. What is your title with Acosta? Briefly describe your history and […]
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Rosie Helps Independent Retailers, Wholesalers Adapt To Shifting Market
New service called Cater debuted before holidays by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In 2012, Nick Nickitas founded Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers. His goal was to “level the playing field,” giving local businesses the tools to compete with national chains and online marketplaces. “We’ve seen the music industry get completely reshaped as […]
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ECRS’ Unified Experience Keeps It Ahead Of Changing Landscape
Company’s software is based on best practices, not customization by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Peter Catoe founded ECRS in 1989. Thirty-something years later, he remains the president. While a lot has changed with technology in the grocery business during that time, his strategy has remained the same. “We consider ourselves a transaction company, and we […]