The National Grocers Association applauds passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. Senate with two provisions that support the independent community grocery industry. NGA commends senators for including a provision in the act calling for an Apprenticeship Program for Commercial Drivers Under 21 Operating Interstate. This provision establishes an apprenticeship pilot […]
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Mars Wrigley Introduces New M&M’S Crunchy Cookie
M&M’S has unveiled its latest product innovation, M&M’S Crunchy Cookie, which features a crunchy center covered in milk chocolate, all wrapped in the M&M’S candy shell. M&M’S Crunchy Cookie taps into America’s favorite cookie, chocolate chip, and offers a treat with the taste and texture of M&M’S. “M&M’S has a long history of developing innovation […]
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AWG’s Smith Testifies On Economic Discrimination, Power Buyers
Senate Judiciary Committee exploring the matter From staff reports David Smith, the president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, a National Grocers Association member, testified July 28 before the full Senate Judiciary Committee on the effects of economic discrimination and anticompetitive tactics by power buyers on independent grocers nationwide. Consolidation and concentration in the grocery […]
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UNFI Appoints Douglas As CEO, Stahl As Independent Board Chair
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has appointed J. Alexander (Sandy) Miller Douglas as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Aug. 9. Douglas is a proven, customer-focused, strategic leader who brings a broad background and expertise in distribution, sales, marketing,and e-commerce as the new CEO. He was selected after an […]
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‘Great People,’ Customer Experience Guide Fareway Stores
Chain has found success with meat markets, ‘short shopping experience’ by Eric Pereira / staff writer Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores is continuing to expand its footprint with varying store sizes across communities in the Hawkeye state. In Iowa, the family-owned chain has more than 100 stores varying in size. In total, it has 127 stores […]
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SpartanNash Foundation, Customers Raise $330K For Veterans
The SpartanNash Foundation – the charitable organization operated by grocery retailer and distributor SpartanNash – recently joined with store guests and company associates to raise $330,000 on behalf of nonprofit organizations Team Red, White & Blue, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember. This is part of its commitment to building stronger communities and helping those who served. “As a leading distributor of […]
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Stop & Shop Named 2021 Northeast Retailer Of The Year
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is The Griffin Report of the Northeast‘s 2021 Retailer of the Year. An Ahold Delhaize USA company, it employs 58,000 associates and operates more than 400 stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey. Click below to read the special section sharing the story of the 107-year-old […]
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Super A Foods Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Founder Amen’s Legacy
A year after the death of its beloved founder, Lou Amen, Commerce, Calilfornia-based Super A Foods is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Click below on The Shelby Report of the West‘s special section which commemorates the life and times of Amen, as well as the thriving supermarket chain he built that is run today by several of his […]