To kick off the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, judges of the Most Innovative New Product Awards unveiled this year’s winners. These awards recognize the most innovative candy and snack products and companies for their achievements and new products introduced to the market over the past two years. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards continue […]
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Tax Increases Would Hurt Grocery Industry After Challenges Of Past Year
By Leslie Sarasin / President and CEO, FMI – The Food Industry Association During the past year, America’s grocers stepped up and made the necessary investments to safely keep stores open and shelves stocked. Now, after one of the most challenging years for the food retail industry, lawmakers propose to raise taxes, which would make our job […]
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Independent Grocery Pharmacies Need DIR Fee Reform Now
by Robert Yeakel / NGA, director of government relations Independent supermarkets operate more than 3,000 pharmacies across the country. In many small towns and rural areas, the grocery store pharmacy is the only healthcare provider in the community. In recent years, two disturbing trends have been accelerating: Medicare Part D beneficiaries are paying higher out-of-pocket […]
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Is Nation’s Labor Shortage Temporary Phenomenon Or Long-Term Issue?
by John Ross / President and CEO of IGA The news is filled with reports of America’s labor shortage. Liberals claim people aren’t working because labor rates are too low; conservatives contend that COVID stimulus has made it better to stay home and collect unemployment benefits. But the arguments don’t fix the problem facing the grocery […]
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Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Is Open For Business
Produce Marketing Association has opened registration for this year’s Fresh Summit, which will be held in person in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event is in its 72nd year and will be one of the first times the entire global produce and floral industries will come together following the COVID-19 pandemic. Fresh Summit 2021 will run from Oct. 28-30 […]
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As E-commerce Expands, More Companies Eyeing Entry
by Eric Pereira / staff writer As e-commerce in grocery in the U.S. continues to expand, more and more firms are looking to get involved. Peter van Stolk, CEO of FoodX, said he looks forward to closing request for proposals with “very large retailers” in the “near future.” FoodX is a software-as-a-service offering built around […]
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Grocers Need To Think Differently About Data And Automation
Sponsored content by Amichay Oren It used to be simpler. Not long ago grocery retailers could drive marketing and merchandising decisions based heavily on their knowledge of local shopper needs. Customer behaviors weren’t changing so dramatically, store assortments were less complex and technology wasn’t as advanced. There were fewer data points required to analyze sales […]
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FMI Announces Winners Of 2021 Store Manager Awards
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the four store managers who were voted winners of its 2021 Store Manager Awards. In the face of unprecedented challenges, each manager has displayed unparalleled commitment to quality shopper services and experience, generated sales growth that stands out among the rest and has prioritized effective workplace communication with both […]