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Packaged Facts: Coronavirus Has Changed Eating, Gardening Habits

Due to the coronavirus, many consumers are changing their eating habits. About 30 percent of consumers agree they are eating less healthily, while 42 percent of consumers think they are eating more healthily, according to data published in Home Gardening Consumer Insights, a recent report by market research firm Packaged Facts. Based on these findings, it […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Grocery Outlet Tops $3M In 10th Independence from Hunger Campaign

Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, an extreme-value grocery retailer, has raised more than $3 million in its 10th annual Independence from Hunger campaign. It also made an additional $1 million contribution to match the efforts of its participating store locations to support families in need – bringing the total donation for 2020 to $4 […]

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HR & Benefits: Essential Grocery Store Workers Feeling Mental Health Toll Of Pandemic

by Chris Cooley / co-founder, MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors Grocery stores have seen unusual demands and challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Their employees are considered essential and have worked hard during this time restocking shelves, putting in additional hours and dealing with consumers so they can have the items they need to survive.  In […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Buehler’s Fresh Foods Hosts ESPN, Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition

Buehler’s Fresh Foods recently hosted the nationally-televised Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition at its Milltown location in Wooster, Ohio, where ESPN filmed the entire event. It aired Saturday, Aug. 8, on ESPN2. At the Ohio Grocery Baggers Bowl 2020, 22 contestants faced off to win the Ceramic Bag Award, $1,000 and a trip to San Diego […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West

WEST: Cameron Relaunches Plus 3 Alliance, Rejoins As President

Francis Cameron has announced the relaunch of Plus 3 Alliance and has rejoined the organization as president. Plus 3 Alliance is a consulting service company founded by Cameron and his wife Teri in 2007 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Plus 3 provides services to retail, wholesale and the consumer package goods industries.  Cameron is […]