Chocolate and candy sales are up and consumers are ready to maximize their fun during the 2021 Halloween season, according to the National Confectioners Association. Retailers are going strong on their Halloween sets, with about 27 percent more seasonal items per store than in 2020. Consumers are planning to celebrate in a big way, including […]
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Coin Cloud Adds Meme Coin Shiba Inu To 4,000-Plus DCMs
Several years after adding the cryptocurrency Dogecoin to its DCM inventory, Coin Cloud has launched the meme coin Shiba Inu. According to the company, that makes Coin Cloud the fastest and easiest way to buy the two most popular “dog coins” with cash. Dogecoin still wins in terms of recognition among digital currencies that have Shiba Inu dogs […]
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Publix Pharmacy To Offer Bedside Delivery At New Hospital In Venice, FL
Publix and Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice are teaming up to provide bedside delivery of prescription medications to patients prior to discharge. When the hospital opens in November, patients can choose to have their prescriptions filled and delivered to their hospital room, a free service designed to ease the transition from hospital to home. “Publix Pharmacy is […]
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AFS Provides Lower Costs On Generic Drugs For Independent Retailers
Associated Food Stores, a full-service grocery wholesaler based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has opened a new pharmacy distribution center to offer lower-cost generic drugs to its more than 600 members and affiliates nationwide. The distribution center was recently awarded Drug Distributor Accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. The 4,000-square-foot distribution center […]
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Central Market Offers Limited-Edition Foodie Trading Cards
Central Market Curbside orders will have new foodie trading cards for children beginning on Oct. 20 at all Central Market locations, with new cards distributed every two weeks. Curbside partners will include the cards in orders by request from an adult or if they see a child in the car. The creative cards, designed with kids […]
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Hibo Launches New Hibiscus-based Organic Beverage
Bishop, Georgia-based Hibo is offering an organic beverage that it says contains more electrolytes than a sports drink, more iron than spinach and the same antioxidants as berries. The hibiscus drink is made with three ingredients – sparkling hibiscus water, Mesca Sweet and organic flavors like pineapple, grapefruit and lemon. Founder Clayton Oetting said he was […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ocean Spray, Ferguson Launch #BetterTogether Campaign
After a year and a half of being socially distanced from family, friends and peers, Ocean Spray has launched the #BetterTogether campaign. In partnership with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, actor, producer and author of the cookbook, “Food Between Friends,” the #BetterTogether initiative will offer holiday recipes as well as provide nutritious “thank you” packages to school staff across […]
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IDDBA Launches Integrated Fresh Data
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has announced the launch of Integrated Fresh Data, powered by IRI’s unify platform. IDDBA has created a new partnership with IRI to provide a value-added benefit to IDDBA members: complimentary access to IRI data. IDDBA represents member companies of all sizes, some with more challenged market research budgets, which […]