The economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has officially been declared a recession, but National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the key question is how long it will last. “Will this recession be briefer than earlier recessions?” Kleinhenz said. “No one has a crystal ball. And just as it can take […]
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Rite Aid Launches 26th Annual Miracle Balloon Campaign
As the COVID-19 pandemic creates extraordinary need across the country, Rite Aid customers can support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during a critical time through its annual Miracle Balloon fundraising campaign, running July 12 through Aug. 8. Rite Aid customers can add a donation to their in-store transactions, as well as donate online through its social […]
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GCCA Leadership Changes To Enhance Services To Cold Chain Industry
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has made three key staff changes – Brian P. Lynch is joining the company and Megan Costello and Lowell Randel are receiving promotions. Lynch is joining the GCCA team as SVP of business development and member programs on July 6. He brings a 20-year track record of developing partnerships, […]
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PLMA Elects Dockery Chairman Of Board Of Directors
Clay Dockery, VP of corporate brands for Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, was elected to the position of chairman of the Private Label Manufacturers Association Board of Directors. The election took place June 29, during the association’s annual meeting. The meeting was held online and was open to all PLMA member companies. Originally planned to take […]
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NGA, ISSA To Bring Outbreak Prevention Program To Independents
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is partnering with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Global Risk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, to bring a new, comprehensive cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention program to grocery retailers. The program, called the GBAC STAR, is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery […]
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Acosta Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Concern Levels Remain High
Acosta has released its seventh insight report on the continuing evolution of consumer behavior and outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which found many shoppers remain wary of dining in a restaurant as states reopen and restrictions are lifted, also provides suggestions to help retailers seize opportunities to support shoppers and local economies. “Even […]
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FMI’s Garfield Retires; Appointments Include Vita, Fikes and Garlich
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the appointment of several new leadership roles and the upcoming retirement of a longtime employee who championed a culture of food safety across the global supply chain. Robert Garfield, SVP of Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI, has announced his plans to retire after nearly […]
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P&G’s Safeguard Undertakes Initiative To Keep Children Healthy
Procter & Gamble brand, Safeguard, is undertaking a hygiene education and product donation initiative to help reach the estimated 48 million kids under the age of 12 that are re-entering playgrounds, parks, recreational facilities and schools in the U.S. this month. Safeguard will donate $10 million to promote handwashing habits among kids and provide more underserved […]