A bakery in a grocery store drives store sales and encourages emotional connections with consumers, according to the results of the Power of Bakery Report, a report jointly released by the American Bakers Association (ABA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI). The results of the analysis, unveiled at the ABA Convention in Naples, Florida, share consumer perceptions, […]
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American Bakers Association Study Illuminates Gen Z Consumer Habits
The American Bakers Association (ABA) released its study, Attracting Gen Z and Millennial Customers, which reveals the habits, perceptions and relationship of Millennial and Gen Z consumers toward commercially baked goods. The results not only show these consumer segments’ perceptions of health, purchase drivers, and digital experiences related to bakery but also indicate key trends […]
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Refreshed Price Rite Marketplace Stores In Connecticut Open
Price Rite Marketplace has revealed its fresh new look and improved in-store experience at five of its Connecticut stores in Cromwell, New Britain, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. The retailer introduced its award-winning redesigned store concept with programming focused on special deep discounts and enhanced fresh offerings on the heels of a successful pilot program […]
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Kroger Promotes Three SVPs, Shifts Division Presidents
The Kroger Co. has promoted several executives to support its Restock Kroger initiative and is relocating some of its division heads, including replacing the retiring Marlene Stewart in Houston, Texas. “We are making progress on redefining the customer experience, and our high-performing leaders are determined to maintain that momentum in year two of Restock Kroger […]
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Food Lion To Remodel 23 Stores In Two Virginia Markets
Food Lion plans to remodel 23 stores throughout the Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, Virginia, areas. The remodeling plan is expected to cost $40 million. Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has been operating in the Charlottesville-Harrisonburg communities for 37 years. “Food Lion is proud to have been a part of the many towns and cities we serve […]
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Fresh Cravings Salsa Dramatically Increases Distribution
FoodStory Brands’ Fresh Cravings salsa has increased its distribution by 125 percent in 12 months. Fresh Cravings refrigerated salsa received numerous new authorizations from prominent grocery stores, including international retailer Walmart Canada. Fresh Cravings salsa is now available in more than 9,000 fresh produce departments. The salsa is made in the USA and is part […]
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Personalization And Relevancy Can Be Game-Changers For Independents
by David Kiehle/SVP and GM, Smart.Market Inc. Independent grocers are increasingly aware of the impact of industry disruption. These retailers are facing a new landscape marked by emerging technologies, quickly changing consumer behaviors, and a wide range of traditional and nontraditional competitors building scale through acquisitions and organic growth. This new environment creates challenges across […]
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Fresh Solutions Of Texas: A Broker Dedicated To Fresh Departments
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest It is no secret that over time smaller food brokers have been swallowed up by larger organizations or they have consolidated and become larger firms themselves. Now, if the pendulum is swinging back toward the small broker, Fresh Solutions of Texas is out in front of it. Carl Riley, Randall Colmer and […]
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Bashas’ Diné Market In Sanders Is First New Store In A Decade
The new Bashas’ Diné Market in Sanders, Arizona, is the grocer’s first new-build store since 2009. A special grand opening celebration was held Wednesday, April 3. Representatives of the Navajo Nation, members of the Na’Ha’Ta Dzill Commission and members of the Basha family were on hand for the grand opening ceremony. The Na’Ha’Ta Dzill Veterans […]
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H-E-B Joins Houston Outlaws As Official Partner In ESports
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and the Houston Outlaws have partnered to bring the family-owned food retailer into the world of eSports through the team’s South Texas representation in Activision-Blizzard’s Overwatch League. This partnership marks Houston Outlaws’ first partner branding integration on the sleeves of their uniforms, with H-E-B adorned on all home and away jerseys. […]
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Ferraro Foods To Offer Online/Mobile Payment Capabilities
Ferraro Foods, an Italian food distributor headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, has selected Financial Transmission Network Inc.’s (FTNI) fully-hosted Online Payment Portal and Mobile App to deliver increased security, convenience and efficiencies across accounts receivable operations. FTNI is a provider of industry-leading integrated receivables solutions. Ferraro Foods will launch these new services early in Q2 […]
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Giant Food To Open New Olney, Maryland Store; Old Location Will Close
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain headquartered in Landover, Maryland, will open a new store at 6 a.m. on Friday, April 12, at 18140 Village Center Drive. The store will feature more than 40,270-s.f. of selling space. The location will be the grocer’s first store to be entirely comprised of a new […]
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Life Cereal Auditions Children For New Ad Campaign
Life Cereal is looking for the next generation of “Mikey” for its new advertising campaign, encouraging parents to audition their children for the role. Life, owned by The Quaker Oats Co., is launching a nationwide contest to help the brand find the next face for an upcoming advertising campaign. “Though four decades have passed since the […]
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Wakefern And Chicory Launch Shoppable Recipe Partnership
Wakefern Food Corp. and Chicory, a technology company, have partnered for a shoppable recipe initiative. The partnership will make it easier for shoppers to send recipe ingredients directly into online shopping baskets on ShopRite’s e-commerce ordering site, shoprite.com. The new integration streamlines grocery ordering for consumers and makes it easier for shoppers to instantly save […]
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C.H. Guenther & Son Acquires Mid South
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG) has acquired Mid South Baking Co. Headquartered in Bryan, Texas, Mid South is a supplier of buns and English muffins to quick-serve restaurants (QSRs) in the southern U.S. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, Mid South operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bryan and […]
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United Fresh Partner X-Change Matchmaking Event Sells Out
The new Partner X-Change matchmaking program at the United Fresh Produce Association 2019 Convention and Expo in June has sold out, but a waiting list has been created. New this year, United Fresh 2019 is enhancing business development opportunities with one-on-one business partner meetings between the buying community and those seeking their business. During the […]
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Big Y Foods Announces Company-Wide Appointments
The management of Big Y Foods, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, has announced the following appointments: Tracy Dobosz, store manager, Springfield, Massachusetts, Big Y Express Vittorio Contabile, senior network engineer, Springfield, Massachusetts, Store Support Center Sean Achorn, center store sales manager, Springfield, Massachusetts, Fresh Acres Market Yvonne Forget, bakery sales manager, South Hadley, Massachusetts, World Class […]
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Albertsons Debuts Open Nature Compostable, Sustainable Products
Albertsons Cos.’ Own Brands has unveiled new environmentally conscious items in its Open Nature brand, such as compostable products and items made with sustainable bamboo. Coinciding with the beginning of Earth Month, new eco picnic ware continues an Own Brands history of responsible environmental practices. “The driving belief behind our Open Nature brand is that […]
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Rebuilt After Hurricane Irma, Marathon Winn-Dixie Reopens
Since Hurricane Irma struck Marathon Key in 2017, the Winn-Dixie store there had been closed. But the Florida Keys Marathon Winn-Dixie is open again, as of March 27. A community celebration opened the new store, including a ribbon-cutting, live entertainment and giveaways. Hundreds of people attended the grand opening. For more than 37 years, the […]
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Dallas-Based DMA Solutions Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Dallas, Texas-based marketing agency DMA Solutions, which exclusively serves the fresh produce industry, is celebrating 15 years of service. The company specializes in providing an array of measurable marketing solutions to fresh produce companies throughout the supply chain. Founder and CEO Dan’l Mackey Almy, who has an extensive background in fresh produce sales, saw the […]