IRI has launched its Diversity Advantage Program to inspire and empower rising minority- and women-owned consumer packaged goods companies to achieve positive organizational growth. The IRI employee volunteer-led program provides pro bono services to micro, diverse-owned CPG brands and is supported by the first wave of retailers, including Ahold Delhaize USA Cos., Amazon and Kroger, […]
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NGA Calls For Government Action On Labor Shortage
The National Grocers Association has sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to advance policies that encourage unemployed Americans to seek work and provide resources to businesses in need of help. “Congress, governors and the administration must focus its efforts on fixing the broken unemployment insurance program to ensure the system does […]
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NACS Announces TruAge Digital ID-Verification Solution
A digital identification solution that enhances current age-verification systems at all retail points of sale and protects user privacy has been announced by NACS, the global trade association that represents the convenience and fuel retailing industry, and Conexxus, its standards-setting partner. The new TruAge solution makes the traditional carding experience more convenient and accurate. It addresses age-verification beyond the traditional […]
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Consumer Brands Speaks To Colonial Pipeline Fuel Shortage
The Consumer Brands Association released the following statement May 12 from President and CEO Geoff Freeman on fuel shortages as a result of the Colonial Energy Pipeline cyberattack: “Consumer packaged goods represent one fifth of the freight in this nation. Our industry needs a reliable fuel source to get Americans the products they depend on […]
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Impossible Foods Launches In European Grocer Lidl’s U.S. Stores
Impossible Foods’ flagship product is rolling out at Lidl’s 145 locations across the U.S., as both companies continue major expansion efforts in recent years. Lidl will be the largest discount grocer to offer Impossible Foods’ products. The award-winning Impossible Burger was recently introduced into Lidl stores across Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North […]
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What Independents Can Learn From Amazon Fresh
by Jim Dudlicek / director, NGA Communications and External Affairs Amazon continues to expand into the world of brick and mortar grocery. Moving beyond its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, the e-tailer has unfurled a banner in its own name: Amazon Fresh, a hybrid of traditional grocery store and Amazon innovation, from checkout tech to pricing […]
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A Grocery Leader Making A Difference In The South Bronx
By Pat Jones / NGA Foundation TA Center project assistant Daisy Pimentel, co-owner and operator of two Fine Fare Supermarkets in the South Bronx with her husband Frank, has made it a priority to be involved with community members as much as possible and provide much needed services and programs. So, when she learned about […]
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See Why More Meat Consumers Are Hopping On Board Charcuterie Trend
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, a strategic meat marketing, research and communications agency since 2004 From 15th century French origins to social media phenomenon – charcuterie has made an impressive and visually pleasing comeback. Charcuterie boards traditionally feature a curated selection of cured meats and cheeses alongside noshes like […]