by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA Let’s say you are the federal government and you want to stimulate the economy to make sure it grows. What can you do? In normal times, the Federal Reserve has a few tools to keep the economy strong without stock market crashes, crazy inflation or other […]
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The Shelby Report Of The West Honors 28 Women Of Influence
Our loyal readers, particularly those in the Northeast, may be familiar with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s annual Women of Influence section. Now in its 16th year, the special tribute salutes female executives who are among the leaders in their respective fields. For years, the popular feature has drawn interest from across the nation. […]
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Advocates Abuzz Over Possible Change To Alcohol Sales In Maryland
MRA, many residents want state to allow beer/wine at grocery stores by Eric Pereira / content creator Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. where shoppers can’t buy beer or wine at a food retailer. And it’s a situation the Maryland Retailers Association would like to see change during the legislative session […]
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Market Fresh Gourmet Serves Food Deserts, Communities
Company to open two locations in 2022 by Eric Pereira / content creator The Poppleton neighborhood in Baltimore, as well as Capitol Heights, Maryland, soon will be welcoming Market Fresh Gourmet into their communities. The store leadership recently spoke with The Griffin Report about serving these food deserts while also acting as a pillar in […]
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RMFIA And CWPMA Announce Plans To Merge
Frequent collaborators ‘work well together’ by Eric Pereira/ content creator The Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association and Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association have announced plans to merge, although an official date hasn’t been set. “For the past few years RMFIA and CWPMA have been working in partnership to cover all the issues and agencies in Colorado […]
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Carlie C’s IGA Continues To Expand Its Service Area
‘Challenging environment’ persists, but also offers grocer opportunities by Eric Pereira / content creator Mack McLamb, owner of Carlie C’s IGA, which has 25 stores in North Carolina, plans to open two more locations this year. His stores are primarily in the eastern part of the state, however the new ones will be more central. […]
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Carolina Food Industry Council: Conditions Edge Toward Normalcy
President urges group to be ‘present, active and involved’ by Eric Pereira / content creator There has been some return to normalcy this year with in-person events in North and South Carolina, according to Lindsey Kueffner, executive director of the Carolina Food Industry Council. She recently checked in with The Shelby Report of the Southeast […]
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Independents Lead As Pandemic Uncertainty Clouds Holiday Season
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association At this writing, summer has given way to fall and many folks are looking ahead to the winter holidays. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to subside, supply chain challenges persist. Exact conditions may vary by market and region, but some items may be more difficult to […]
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Virtual Global Rally Encourages Independents To Embrace Opportunities
The Independent Grocers Alliance held its annual Global Rally virtually Tuesday from Geissler’s Supermarkets IGA in Somers, Connecticut. The popular event offered content for everyone in the grocery industry – from part-time seasonal workers to store owners, wholesalers, vendors and beyond. IGA President and CEO John Ross served as the emcee, covering topics such as e-commerce, […]
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IGA Programs Give Geissler’s An Edge In ‘Competitive Environment’
by Eric Pereira / content creator President and CEO Bob Rybick is quick to praise the opportunities that becoming an IGA has unlocked for Geissler’s Supermarkets over the past two decades. “We really liked the private label brands. But more recently, we found a lot more value in some of the programs that you’ve been […]
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Taylor Inducted Into HOF As The United Family Celebrates 105 Years
Robert Taylor, EVP and senior advisor for The United Family, has been described by many as an entrepreneur at heart. He’s also regarded as a living, breathing representation of West Texas. To The Shelby Report of the Southwest he is all that, plus the latest inductee into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. Click […]
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Longtime Grocer/Owner Adjusts To New Markets
Uptown Grocery banners arrive in OKC by Eric Pereira / content creator This year, Ray Pruett, owner of Pruett’s Foods, acquired two Buy For Less locations to open his new Uptown Grocery banners in Oklahoma City. He is a third-generation owner and his children work in the business as well. Pruett operates his stores mainly in […]
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Sendik’s Food Markets Balancing Supply Issues
Co-owner praises team, adds that ‘out of necessity comes innovation’ by Eric Pereira / content creator Ted Balistreri is co-owner of Sendik’s Food Markets, which operates 13 grocery stores and four convenience stores in southeastern Wisconsin. For his locations, the supply chain has been a “mixed story.” “We see that some of the larger CPG companies […]
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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, […]