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Wegmans Lowers Prices On More Own Brand ‘Family Items’

In time for the holidays and to help customers make healthy meals on a budget, Wegmans says it has lowered prices on more than 40 products that it believes “are most meaningful to families week in and week out.” This includes a mix of small pack and family pack sizes. Counting all flavors/varieties, the number […]

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What’s In Store 2017: Shopper Behavior Steers Retail Trends

Today’s retailers are focusing less on overall growth and more on shopper behavior, including developing smaller, more productive stores; digital retailing and online shopping; and more tailored assortment strategies by region and season. This is one of the findings in “What’s in Store 2017,” the latest edition of the annual trends publication from the International […]

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New Research On Fresh Prepared/Deli In Grocery Explores Retailer Opportunities

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released its inaugural analysis, the “Power of Fresh Prepared/Deli,” which explores fresh prepared and deli foods through the eyes of the consumer. Grounded in Nielsen data, the research outlines how the supermarket industry will continue to identify improved ways to track consumer dynamics, convenience and household trends that have had a profound […]

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Boomers, Millennials Lead Spending In $30B Pet Industry

Nearly 80 million households in the U.S. own a pet, representing 60 percent of the entire population and a large portion of consumer spending, which is why Acosta—a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry—has released new research focused on the growing industry. The Hot Topic Report, “The Pet Parenting Boom,” […]

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To Capture Holiday Profits, The Pennies Are In The Details

by Art Patch/Special to The Shelby Report As a college student, I had the good fortune to work for a manager who was willing to share with me what it took to run a grocery business. He let me know right away that no question was without merit. But before he began responding to my […]

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Certified Angus Beef Brand Appoints Retail, Foodservice Staff Leads

The Certified Angus Beef brand has appointed four staff members to retail and foodservice leadership roles. David O’Diam has been named the director of retail, Sara Scott the director of broadline foodservice, Dana Bean the director of independent meat specialty and Diane DiDonato the executive account manager for contract sales. “By having specialized staff in these roles, […]

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North American Meat Institute Urges Congress To Approve TPP

With the election over and Congress back in Washington, D.C., North American Meat Institute (NAMI) President and CEO Barry Carpenter is calling on Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. “The time is now for Congress to act on the TPP, which is integral to the future growth of the U.S. meat and poultry […]

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Raley’s Moves To Make All Check Stands ‘Better For You’

In an ongoing effort to enhance life with health and wellness, Raley’s Family of Fine Stores says it has implemented “Better for You” check stands throughout the chain. This includes removing all artificially sweetened sodas from the check stand cold cases, while also upgrading the selection of snacks and treats—enlarging offerings such as granola bars, […]