In honor of this year’s National Wreaths Across America Day, typically held the second Saturday in December, Meijer and Walmart partnered with the organization to lay wreaths on the headstones of veterans buried in cemeteries across the U.S. Wreaths Across America’s mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans while teaching younger generations […]
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Posted inPackaging News, National
Pactiv Evergreen, Novolex Announce Merger Agreement
Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement to combine, creating one manufacturer in food, beverage and specialty packaging products. The combination brings together two complementary businesses that will offer a broad product platform. The asset base will include an extensive manufacturing footprint and an expansive distribution network, enhancing the combined company’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
eGrowcery Partners With Forage To Enable EBT SNAP Payments For Retailers
eGrowcery, a white-label e-commerce platform, and Forage, a SNAP EBT payments company for grocers of all sizes, are partnering to provide supermarket operators with a comprehensive payment solution for digital orders. The companies will collaborate on systems integration and business development. “Forage is known as a company that helps democratize the payment ecosystem in retail while […]
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PLMA Celebrates January As Store Brands Month
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is observing Store Brands Month in January, a partnership between retailers and manufacturers to promote their quality, value and excellence to shoppers. One out of every five products sold is a store brand, and it is estimated that U.S. consumers save more than $40 billion a year on grocery and household […]
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Acosta Group Makes Consumer Predictions For 2025
Acosta Group has shared its 2025 consumer predictions, highlighting a redefined focus on value, offerings and shopper connections and experiences. Compiled by retail experts and industry thought leaders, the forecast is based on comprehensive research, as well as studies conducted throughout the year, providing a view of evolving consumer behaviors for brands, retailers and foodservice […]
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Embracing Traits Of Difference-Makers Can Help Retailers Win Holiday Season
by Steve Black If we’re going to win the holidays in our business, we must have a team full of difference-makers. As we know, December is our busiest month of the year. And this year is one of the shortest time frames – 27 days – between Thanksgiving and Christmas that we’ve had since pre-COVID-19. […]
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Kroger Ends Albertsons Merger, Initiates Share Buyback Program
The Kroger Co. announced Dec. 11 that it had terminated its merger agreement with Albertsons – the same day the latter announced it would also end the arrangement – after the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the proposed deal. After reviewing options, […]
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NGA Commends FTC’s Enforcement Of Robinson-Patman Act
In a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action Dec. 12 to restore enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act, an antitrust law that will level the playing field for small and medium-sized businesses. The FTC sued the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits – Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC (Southern) – contending […]