by Michael Isenberg/COO, Chex Finer Foods Special to The Shelby Report The spring trade show season goes into full gear at the end of each February. Trade shows are important opportunities to see new products, renew old friendships, learn about industry trends and enhance your professional relationships. To assist you with maximizing your trade show opportunities, […]
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Consumer Wellness Concerns Continue To Impact Animal Protein Industries
by Alissa Marchat/staff writer Departments in the store that sell meat, particularly the deli, meat and seafood departments, can be tricky spaces for shoppers to navigate. Even as consumers become more educated about the foods they eat and the industries that are producing them, they also are increasingly confused about the wellness and sustainability attributes […]
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SpartanNash Expands Opioid Safety Project To 61 Michigan Pharmacies
In a continued effort to educate store guests and prevent accidental prescription opioid overdoses, SpartanNash says it is expanding its Opioid Safety Project to each of its 61 Michigan pharmacies. SpartanNash was the first major grocery retailer in Michigan to offer this kind of program and expand it throughout the state, with participating pharmacies located […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Spending Forecasted To Reach Record $5.3B
Americans will spend more than ever as they put on their favorite green outfits to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. Spending for the holiday is expected to reach $5.3 billion, an all-time high in the survey’s 13-year history. More than […]
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Schnucks Sets Opening Date For Ferguson, Missouri, Store
Schnucks will open its doors in Ferguson, Missouri, and North St. Louis County on Wednesday, March 29, as it completes the move from its nearby Cool Valley location. A short ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. and feature St. Louis vocalist Charles Glenn singing the National Anthem. Leading operations at the Ferguson location […]
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The Omnishopper Can Be A Challenge For Retailers
It’s been a long time since the general store was the go-to place for consumers to pick up everything they needed from week to week. But variety hasn’t just increased over the years, it’s diversified and, as a result, today’s consumers aren’t just shopping a single channel—they blend channels and shop fluidly according to their […]
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Weis Markets Unveils Flagship Community Market
Weis Markets has debuted its flagship store in Enola, Pennsylvania, featuring the company’s new community market design. The 65,000-s.f. supermarket’s layout features a food court offering a selection of fresh cooked meals and hand-rolled sushi made in the store, service-focused fresh departments and more. The Enola location has the company’s first in-store pub, complete with a rotating […]
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GMA Praises Gottlieb As Pick To Lead FDA
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is commending President Trump’s intended nomination of Dr. Scott Gottlieb as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Gottlieb was FDA’s deputy commissioner for medical and scientific affairs from 2005-07. In a statement, GMA President and CEO Pamela G. Bailey said, “Scott Gottlieb is an excellent choice to […]