The world’s largest retailer plans to transition to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain in the U.S. by 2025. Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club U.S. made the announcement Tuesday, saying this step represents a commitment to continuously improving the company’s food supply chain while maintaining the affordable prices that customers expect. Walmart is the […]
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Coca-Cola’s ‘Share A Coke’ Campaign Now Features Song Lyrics
This summer, The Coca-Cola Co.’s successful “Share a Coke” program says it will “strike all the right notes by inspiring music fans across the U.S. to celebrate a moment, a memory, a mood or a feeling, bringing people together through the universal love of music.” Packages of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Coca-Cola Life now […]
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Florida’s SNAP Distribution Period Expands On Friday
The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) and its Florida Grocers Association (FGA) division are reminding retailers and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that the monthly distribution dates for the program increase from 15 days to 28 days, effective April 1. FRF and FGA were involved in pushing for this legislation, which took place during the 2015 […]
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Expert: Preparing For The Proposed New Overtime Rule
by Chris Cooley/MyHRConcierge Special to The Shelby Report On March 15, the Department of Labor (DOL) sent the controversial overtime rule that drastically increases the salary threshold to be considered exempt from overtime to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is the final review stage in the process prior to the rule […]
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Food City Promotes Stafford To VP Of Marketing
Food City has appointed Kevin Stafford to VP of marketing. Stafford brings 20 years of industry experience to the position, including 18 years in retail management. Born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee, Stafford joined the Food City team in 1996, serving as a courtesy clerk for the company’s Volunteer Parkway location in Bristol while attending […]
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Study: Retail Foodservice Gaining Ground In ‘Food Fight’
As the battle for share of stomach rages on, the retail foodservice industry continues to grow. An updated study released by Technomic—the 2015 Retailer Meal Solutions (RMS) Consumer Trend Report—finds that consumers are purchasing RMS more often; 84 percent now purchase RMS at least once a month compared to just 79 percent in 2012. This […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Manufacturing Earns National Award
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s manufacturing division received the “Member of the Year Award” at the 58th All Star Association Convention held in St. Petersburg, Florida, last week. The All Star Association, which currently has 298 member companies, presents the award to the member company that has set itself apart in areas of product quality, service, advertising, […]
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Shipt Names Former Starbucks Executive To Lead Business Development
Shipt, an app-based grocery delivery service, has named Joe Manning, former Starbucks director of business development and channel development, to lead Shipt’s business development. As the company expands its grocery delivery platform, Manning will be responsible for establishing and growing partnerships with grocers and consumer product companies. “The Shipt marketplace and logistics platform allows grocers […]
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Southeastern Grocers Partner City Refrigeration Setting Up U.S. Headquarters
City Refrigeration Holdings Ltd., a global, privately owned facilities management company, is launching North American operations and has selected Jacksonville, Florida, as its U.S.-based headquarters. City has leased 17,100 s.f. in Cypress Point Business Park on Jacksonville’s Southside, where it will house its operations center. Select members of City’s business development team, charged with the […]
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GMDC Reveals Retail Trends From IHA Show
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) offered its take on the top four grocery retail sales strategies that emerged from this year’s International Home + Housewares Show that will drive the industry of tomorrow. “Next practices” for how retailers can start creating the store of the future and win more sales were discussed throughout the […]
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Brookshire Brothers President, CEO Shares ‘Appealing’ Story With Students
Brookshire Brothers President and CEO Jerry Johnson talked to fourth- and fifth-grade students on March 23 about the grocery business. He did it in an “appealing” way, by taking a box of bananas and some swag (Chiquita sunglasses and string backpacks) to the children and explaining how the top-selling item in America’s grocery stores gets […]
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AWG Reports Record Sales, Presents New Leadership Team
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, reported record consolidated net sales of $8.94 billion and distributed $194 million in year-end patronage at its annual shareholders meeting March 20. AWG’s year-end patronage rebate represented 2.79 percent of qualifying sales, an increase of two basis points over the prior year and the second […]
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Whole Foods Expands Coalition Of Immokalee Workers Partnership
Whole Foods Market will be the first food retailer to offer strawberries certified by the Fair Food Program, a partnership that brings together workers, consumers, growers and retailers in support of humane labor standards and fairer wages in U.S. agriculture. Whole Foods Market began supporting the Fair Food Program in 2008, four years before any […]
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Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give Adds Grand Tasting Event
Meijer will host a three-day “grand tasting event” in conjunction with its LPGA Classic for Simply Give tournament week June 14-19. The inaugural Meijer LPGA Grand Taste will take place June 17-19 at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. “We are thrilled to be adding this experience to LPGA week showcasing some of the best […]
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Got To Be NC Big Cart Helping Highlight Piggly Wiggly’s 100th Anniversary
The Got to Be NC Big Cart is hitting the road with several North Carolina food companies to help Piggly Wiggly celebrate its 100th anniversary. The Big Cart is now making stops at Piggly Wiggly stores in eastern North Carolina. The Got to Be NC Big Cart is a promotional vehicle operated by the marketing […]
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Study: Balancing Next And Older Generations Of Shoppers May Prove Challenging For Grocers
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has introduced its survey analysis of short- and long-term financial strategies food retailers are employing in the current economic environment. FMI’s Financial and Strategic Initiatives in Food Retailing Study 2016, prepared by 210Analytics, and made financially possible by BMO Harris Bank, explores 2015 operating results among 35 food retailing companies and offers predictions as to what will drive their success over the next two years—from sales and […]
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Hass Avocado Board Report Highlights Retail Trends For The Year
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) recently published a Top 10 Retail Trends report that offers insight into the challenges and changes facing retail. The report also provides suggested actions for shippers/handlers and/or retailers to help build the Hass avocado category. “The industry is still witnessing dynamic changes in the retail landscape with traditional grocery retailers […]
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Improving On-Shelf Availability: The Next Evolution Of Retailer-Supplier Collaboration
by Ted Moyer/Special to The Shelby Report Retailers are facing unprecedented pressure to increase sales, decrease costs and retain customers. And grocery retailers are no exception; the industry has reached new competitive heights thanks to the rise of omni-channel and new store formats. As a result, the battle for profits and shopper loyalty has never […]
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McLane Co. Extends Multi-Year Agreement With Pilot Flying J
Temple, Texas-based supply chain services provider McLane Co. has extended a multi-year agreement for 530 Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations. McLane’s ability to service all stores within the 42 states where Pilot Flying J operates was a factor in the company’s decision to extend the agreement, according to Laura Palenkas, Pilot Flying J’s VP […]
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Keynote Lineup For FMI Connect 2016 Revealed
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has announced its three premier sessions for the upcoming FMI Connect conference featuring noted experts in consumer trends, flavor, culinary technique, dining experiences and the practical artistry of home cooking. FMI Connect will host these business and food trend-spotters, both on stage and in more intimate learning environments, at the […]