A historical marker commemorating the founding of H-E-B was unveiled in Kerrville, Texas, on April 26. Florence Butt founded the grocery company in Kerrville in 1905. Kerrville Mayor Jack Pratt presented a proclamation to Winell Herron, H-E-B group VP for public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs, during the ceremony. Texas State Rep. Andrew Murr was […]
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FDA Releases Final Menu-Labeling Guidance
The FDA on Friday released its final guidance on menu-labeling regulations, setting May 2017 as the deadline for compliance. The rule requires menu labeling at chain restaurants and “similar retail food establishments,” determined by the FDA to include grocery stores. In response to the release of the guidance, which came as a surprise to the […]
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#GreatAmericanCookIn Challenges Millennials To Eat In For One Week In May
ConAgra is encouraging Millennials to reap the money-saving benefits of cooking simple recipes from home by hosting the #GreatAmericanCookIn Challenge and asking people to pledge to “cook in” for one week during the month of May using brands such as Hunt’s tomatoes, Egg Beaters, Pam, Ro*Tel, Peter Pan Simply Ground Peanut Butter and Reddi-wip. In partnership with Chicago […]
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Column: Going Beyond Technology To Empower Organizations
by Brian Miller, Intesource, a PROACTIS company Special to The Shelby Report Technology has long been a valuable asset in sourcing projects. Sourcing technology can enable organizations to be more transparent, foster innovation, drive meaningful improvements in process efficiencies and effectively manage costs. But not all solutions can deliver the specific results you’re after, and […]
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Dunnhumby Makes Strategic Investment In Aptaris
Dunnhumby, the world’s leading customer science company, says it has taken an equity stake in Aptaris, an enterprise marketing and promotions management technology innovator. This investment follows the announcement of a strategic partnership agreement in January between dunnhumby and Aptaris to integrate their complementary software solutions. Throughout its 25-year history, dunnhumby says it has been […]
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Raley’s Launches New Digital Platform Called E-Cart
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has partnered with Unata, an award-winning leader in 1-to-1 omni-commerce solutions, to launch an improved web and mobile e-commerce platform, E-Cart. The new system will replace Raley’s current online order and curbside pickup solutions across all existing e-commerce-enabled locations. The new e-commerce platform is part of Raley’s commitment to making […]
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Supervalu’s 4Q Sales ‘Softer’ Than Forecasted
Supervalu’s new president and CEO, Mark Gross, said Tuesday that, although the company’s fourth quarter sales were “softer than we had forecast, I am optimistic about our future prospects … We have a lot of positives to build on as we move forward.” Fourth quarter consolidated net sales were $3.95 billion compared to $4.07 billion […]
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Schnucks Rolls Out ‘Schnupons’ Digital Coupon Program
Schnucks shoppers now have the option to clip and save their grocery store coupons online. Schnupons, as they are referred to, are digital coupons that provide a convenient way for customers to receive additional weekly savings and a simpler way to redeem them during checkout, according to the St. Louis-based grocer. Shoppers can register for […]