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 […]
Category: Grocery Industry
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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 […]
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Supermarket Buyers’ Presence Growing At Housewares Show
Perry Reynolds, VP of global trade development for the International Housewares Association, told Shelby Report VP-Midwest Geoff Welch that the number of buyers from U.S. supermarkets is up at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show this year. Reynolds spoke from the show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago, where the show wraps up today, […]
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IDDBA Kicks Off ‘Safe Food Matters!’ Campaign Focused On Food Allergens
Reaction to food allergens results in 200,000 emergency room visits and as many as 200 deaths each year. One in every 25 customers served in a day has a food allergy or is shopping for someone with an allergy. And the number of consumers affected by food allergens is increasing. The Centers for Disease Control […]
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Cottleville Firefighters Outreach Brings Caroline’s Cart To Schnucks
On Friday, Schnucks welcomed members of the Cottleville Firefighters Outreach (CFO) as they dedicated a Caroline’s Cart shopping cart to the grocer’s Cottleville, Missouri, location at 6083 Mid Rivers Mall Drive. CFO partnered with Schnucks Cottleville to make a cart available for local residents after learning how Caroline’s Cart helps parents of children with special needs better […]