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Safety, Helping Neighbors Priorities For SE Grocers During Pandemic

Keeping employees and customers safe, and trying to make life a little easier during the Covid-19 pandemic, are priorities for grocery retailers. In the Southeast, Southeastern Grocers is expanding its safety precautions, Food Lion customers can help feed their neighbors and Publix Pharmacy is extending its hours of operation. And Georgia has issued guidelines for […]

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Guest Columnist: After Covid-19, Grocery Future Should Be Pretty Bright

by Aleya Jennings Gatesman It is obvious that the Covid-19 pandemic is changing everything in the world right now. While an infinite number of questions remain about what to expect in our new normal, it may be my upbeat nature but I’m especially curious to explore some of the positives that may emerge from our current […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Pandemic To Cause Projected 17% Drop In Pet Industry Sales

The pet industry is famously recession resistant, coming through September 11, 2001 attacks and the Great Recession of 2008-09 relatively unscathed.  However, not even the new “pet parent” sensibility can make the pet industry recession proof in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic.  In its just-published U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2020-2021, market research firm Packaged […]

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Market Profile: Population Growth Causes Optimism In North Texas

by John McCurry/contributing writer In-migration to North Texas helps keep grocers happy and optimistic. Major corporate relocations to the region have brought an influx of new customers. Texas ranked second in the nation for relocation activity in 2018, according to the 2020 edition of the Texas Relocation Report released earlier this year by the Texas […]

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Louisiana Fish Fry Introduces Hot Cajun Fire Boil Mix

Louisiana Fish Fry, a manufacturer of Louisiana-inspired seasonings, sauces and fry mixes, introduced Cajun Fire, a hotter version of its iconic Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab Boil. The new boil preserves the blend of seasonings of the original and increases the heat for boil masters who like a little more kick to their crawfish.  “Crawfish season is already […]

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SE Grocery Retailers Work To Keep Employees, Customers Safe

Grocery retailers across the nation are on the front lines of the battle against Covid-19. Keeping customers and employees safe is a top priority, and many are thanking their employees for the selfless hard work with bonuses and other benefits. In the Southeast, Ingles Markets is hiring more associates and giving an appreciation bonus to […]

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Regional Businesses Helping Fight War Against Covid-19

Covid-19 continues to take a toll on the United States and countries across the globe. Many businesses are taking action to help their communities, whether through donations or services. In the Midwest, the Produce Alliance has started a produce giveaway for local hospitals; Drake’s Organic Spirits is producing hand sanitizer for first responders and Polar […]