Texas federal District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III has preliminarily blocked the U.S. Labor Department’s new overtime rule, which was set to go into effect on Dec. 1. In a ruling Tuesday, Mazzant blocked the implementation or enforcement of the salary-related changes in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemptions. He issued his […]
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To Capture Holiday Profits, The Pennies Are In The Details
by Art Patch/Special to The Shelby Report As a college student, I had the good fortune to work for a manager who was willing to share with me what it took to run a grocery business. He let me know right away that no question was without merit. But before he began responding to my […]
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To Be Successful, Foodservice Operations Need Flexibility
by Alissa Marchat/staff writer The competition grocery retailers face when entering the foodservice space is heating up, both with each other and with restaurants, which often have an edge when it comes to atmosphere and the ability to shift with trends. To meet rising consumer expectations for fresh, seasonal and memorable food experiences, retailers need […]
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The 2016 ROFDA Report
Each year, The Shelby Report publishes a special section about Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates, better known as ROFDA. This special showcases the group’s work, its leadership and member-owners, as well as the independent grocery industry. The 2016 special appears below and also in the December print editions of The Shelby Report and The Griffin Report […]
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Certified Angus Beef Brand Appoints Retail, Foodservice Staff Leads
The Certified Angus Beef brand has appointed four staff members to retail and foodservice leadership roles. David O’Diam has been named the director of retail, Sara Scott the director of broadline foodservice, Dana Bean the director of independent meat specialty and Diane DiDonato the executive account manager for contract sales. “By having specialized staff in these roles, […]
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North American Meat Institute Urges Congress To Approve TPP
With the election over and Congress back in Washington, D.C., North American Meat Institute (NAMI) President and CEO Barry Carpenter is calling on Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. “The time is now for Congress to act on the TPP, which is integral to the future growth of the U.S. meat and poultry […]
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AWG Receives Two Best Business Awards
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has been selected for “best business” awards in two cities. It received the 2016 Best Businesses of Kansas City Award in the grocery category from the Best Businesses of Kansas City Award Program for the second time since 2014. In addition, AWG has been selected for the 2016 Best Businesses of […]
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Diversity A Proven Key To Business Success
The Illuminators held a breakfast board meeting during the recent California Grocers Association (CGA) Strategic Conference in Palm Springs. At the breakfast, the speaker covered a topic that was eye opening, befitting its morning time frame. Albertsons Cos.’ Jonathan Mayes spoke on the importance of diversity within organizations. He is SVP of public affairs, government relations, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Supports, Celebrates Veterans
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Albertsons Cos. announced that it is paying tribute to veterans with a host of community-based events, financial support to veterans organizations and additional outreach to honor and show appreciation for America’s veterans. The company and its 19 store banners, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has dedicated a week of […]
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The Reese Group: 50 Years Of Family Ownership
The heritage of the Reese Group’s 50 years of family ownership dates back to 1966 when Paul Reese joined the Nashville, Tennessee, broker established in 1902. As one of the oldest brokerage houses in the country, the Reese Group represents some of the top brands across the industry. And while the family-owned company—headquartered in the […]
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Save-A-Lot Rolls Out New Private Label Line
Hard discount grocery chain Save-A-Lot has launched a new private label brand called America’s Choice Creations, a collection of flavorful favorites crafted with quality ingredients at great prices, according to the company. The line is exclusively found at Save-A-Lot food stores. The line is now available at all 400 corporate locations and currently rolling out across independently-owned […]
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Study Reveals Mixed Results On Core Experience Factors Among Supermarket Shoppers
The Retail Feedback Group (RFG) has released the 2016 U.S. Supermarket Experience Study. The research finds that supermarkets, on a five-point scale where five is highest, continue to generate high satisfaction among shoppers. They score an average of 4.39, and they also foster a strong referral rate with an average likelihood-to-recommend-score of 4.48. Despite these […]
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Report: Engaged Consumers, Alternative Channels Fuel Surging Specialty Food Segment
Americans, especially Millennials and men, continue to discover specialty foods and beverages as they become a larger, more integral part of the American diet, according to “Today’s Specialty Food Consumer,” an annual report from the Specialty Food Association. This survey, produced in conjunction with market researcher Mintel, is available here. The $120.5 billion industry saw […]
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Walmart Reveals Seasonal Plans, Including Introduction Of ‘Holiday Helpers’
Walmart said today that it plans to “deliver its trademark low prices for customers this holiday while meeting their everyday needs throughout the season.” Additionally, for the first time, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer is deploying an army of “Holiday Helpers” to better serve customers in the checkout line. Walmart says it also has dramatically increased […]
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National Pork Board Unveils ¡Sabrosos Momentos! Campaign For Holiday Season
Although the big holidays usually get the spotlight, there are many everyday moments big or small worth celebrating throughout the fall and winter months. That’s why the National Pork Board (NPB) says it has launched the “Sabrosos Momentos” campaign aimed at celebrating those joyous everyday, and sometimes humorous, moments of the season. To bring these […]
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Checkoff: Selling More Beef In More Grocery Stores
The Beef Checkoff says it continues to invest in retailer educational efforts. Some of the ways the group is reaching out to meat-department representatives, owners and butchers include: • Training meat department representatives and operators in everything from beef nutrition to retail cutting; and offering on-farm tours that teach them firsthand about modern beef and veal […]
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Wakefern, AWG Top NCB Co-op 100 Report
The National Cooperative Bank has released its annual NCB Co-op 100, listing the nation’s top 100 revenue-earning cooperative businesses. In 2015, these businesses posted revenue totaling approximately $223.8 billion. Considered one of the list’s “main sectors” is grocery, in which Wakefern Food Corp./ShopRite, based in Keasbey, New Jersey, reported $15.5 billion in revenue and earned […]
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Independents Can Excel In A Number Of Areas
by Peter Larkin/ president and CEO, National Grocers Association Special to The Shelby Report We here at NGA are gearing up for The NGA Show, which will be held Feb. 12-15 in Las Vegas. And as we begin to look forward to the show, I find myself thinking about the areas where independents can excel […]
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NGA Makes Three Appointments To Board Of Directors
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed David Ochs, SVP of sales, East, KeHE Distributors, and Jeff Strack, president and CEO of Strack & Van Til, to fill recent vacancies on its board of directors. Additionally, the organization has named Mike Stigers, EVP and president, wholesale and supply chain services, Supervalu, to serve on the board’s […]
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Supervalu’s 2Q Earnings Reflect Continued ‘Transformation’
Supervalu today reported second quarter fiscal 2017 consolidated net sales of $3.87 billion and net earnings from continuing operations of $30 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, which included a net $2 million after-tax gain, comprised of a fee received from a supply agreement termination, partially offset by store closure charges and costs as well […]