Robert B. Aiken resigned as president of TreeHouse Foods on Oct. 29. TreeHouse Chairman and CEO Sam K. Reed will assume the role of president, and the company is initiating a search for its next CEO. “We are disappointed by Bob’s decision and his resulting departure and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said […]
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AG Fall Food Show Draws 800 Attendees, Donates 19K Pounds Of Food
Associated Grocers Inc. (AG) held its Fall Food Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana. The two-day event drew more than 800 vendors, manufacturers, retail members and store representatives. The event—themed, “Lights, Camera, AG”—launched with a “Kick-Off Cookout,” a social event held the night before the show. The main event featured new […]
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Industry Organizations Applaud Tax Reform Efforts
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) are welcoming the release of a tax reform proposal by the House Ways & Means Committee that moves the U.S. Congress one step closer to passing tax reform. “This is a critical step forward towards enacting the first major overhaul […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Increases Net Sales By 16 Percent In 3Q
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has released its results for the 13-week third quarter ended Oct. 1, reporting significant sales growth. Net sales for the third quarter of 2017 were $1.2 billion, a 16 percent increase compared to the same period in 2016. Net sales growth was driven by a 4.6 percent increase in comparable store […]
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Target Investing In Store Technology To Improve Customer Experience
In an effort to improve shopper experience, Target has made what it calls a host of technology enhancements to its stores nationwide. “We’re using cutting-edge technology to make it easier, faster and more convenient for guests to shop Target stores,” said Mike McNamara, Target’s chief information and digital officer. “Technology is increasingly vital to make sure […]
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Meal Planning Service eMeals Debuts Vegan Plan
Meal planning service eMeals has launched a new Vegan Meal Plan that it says solves the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma with creative, plant-based, animal-free dinner menus that change on a weekly basis while also costing an average of $3.50 per serving—half the price of typical meal kits. Read more: eMeals Expands Online Ordering Fulfillment Options With […]
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Sprouts Offering Better-For-You Holiday Meals, ‘Grab ‘N Give’ Donations
Sprouts Farmers Market hopes to be the “grocery go-to for consumers planning a delicious and fresh holiday meal.” The specialty retailer is offering hundreds of organic, natural, gluten-free, vegan and plant-based ingredients for holiday entertaining, as well as fully prepared meals and catering trays. It also is looking to make giving back easier for shoppers […]
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Natural Grocers Partners With Denver Dealership For ‘Big Win’ Promotion
Colorado-based Natural Grocers and John Elway Dealerships are teaming up to bring a new promotion to Denver. The “Big Game! Big Win! Promotion” kicked off on Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31. Participants can enter to win up to a three-year lease on a brand new Cadillac ATS, Jeep Renegade or Chevy Volt by going to one of […]