Sponsored content How much do sustainable production practices impact consumer meat purchases? According to The Power of Meat 2024, one out of three consumers look for meat products that are sustainably produced in ways that are better for the planet, people and animal welfare. Those consumers rely on brands and grocery stores to help them […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National
Aldi Preparing To Hire 13K+ Store, Warehouse Employees For Holiday Season
Aldi plans to hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse employees as it prepares for the upcoming holiday season and continues adding new stores across the U.S. At a time when unemployment has increased, Aldi is growing its team of more than 49,000 employees and raising its national average hourly pay. “Whether it’s our in-store […]
Posted inBakery News, National
Bob Evans, Thomas’ Offer Customer Promotion During National Breakfast Month
Bob Evans is partnering with Thomas’ to celebrate National Breakfast Month in September with a consumer promotion. Through Oct. 31, consumers who buy one Bob Evans Sausage, Bob Evans Liquid Egg Whites, Simply Potatoes or Owens Sausage product and one Thomas’ Bagels or English Muffins product will be eligible to get $2 cash back via Venmo […]
Posted inBakery News, National
Bakery Report Highlights Focus On Health, Wellness, Sustainability
The U.S. bakery products market is expected to reach a value of $86.93 billion by 2029, from $78.96 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 1.62 percent from 2023-29, according to a new “U.S. Bakery Product Market – Focused Insights 2024-2029” report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report consists of exclusive data on 28 vendors. The market’s competitive […]
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Traceability Resource Center Gives Independent Grocers Food Safety Boost
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a perfect opportunity for independent grocers to pay extra attention to and raise awareness of an issue that’s already a top priority in their daily business. This boost in awareness is particularly timely in the wake of a recent listeria outbreak affecting deli meats and the presence of […]
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Dispelling Pricing Analytics Myths
Sponsored content By Rajat Nigam, CEO and founder of Bungee Tech From managing tight margins to streamlining operations, the path to profitability in grocery retail is full of obstacles. Amid these challenges, grocery retailers are turning to pricing analytics and optimization to execute effective, competitive strategies. However, despite its proven benefits, some grocers remain hesitant […]
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NGA Adds Cutler, Longhofer To Leadership Team
The National Grocers Association has welcomed two recent additions to its leadership team – David Cutler as VP of media relations and public affairs, and Dean Longhofer as senior manager for membership and data management. Cutler brings extensive association experience, most recently serving as director of public affairs and strategic engagement for the National Association […]
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Independent Grocers Must Always Keep Looking Forward
NGA’s slogan is “At the heart of the community,” reflecting the important position that independent grocery stores have in so many communities around the country. I’d go out on a limb and suggest a secondary tagline, “Always looking forward,” because a significant part of NGA’s mission is to help its members prepare for whatever lies […]