The Consumer Brands Association (CBA) called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr March 9 to protect Americans from the price gouging of critical consumer packaged goods (CPG) related to the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), working through the National Center for Disaster Fraud, can better coordinate with federal, state and industry partners—particularly […]
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7-Eleven Expands Evolution Store Concept To Washington, DC, San Diego
7-Eleven Inc. has scaled its Evolution Store concept following the successful opening of its beta store in Dallas, Texas, last March. These Evolution Stores serve as real-time experiential testing grounds where customers can try the retailer’s latest innovations in new store formats. Both stores include a Laredo Taco Co. restaurant. “7-Eleven’s mission is to give convenience customers […]
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Continue Food Safety SOP To Help Combat Coronavirus
By Cindy Rice, RS/Eastern Food Safety What do we know about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and its threat to the foods in our supply chain? While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is still evaluating the risk of this new virus worldwide, in March the agency warned that the numbers of illnesses from this virus […]
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Rosie, DoorDash Bring Affordable Delivery To Independent Grocers
Rosie, a locally focused e-commerce company, and DoorDash, a national on-demand local logistics platform, have partnered to bring an affordable, reliable delivery option to independent grocers and their communities across the United States. The partnership aims to provide a seamless end-to-end e-commerce and delivery experience for both the shopper and the retailer. Retailers throughout the U.S. […]
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DarioHealth Digital Diabetes Management System Available At Albertsons
DarioHealth Corp. has launched its digital therapeutics solution for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension on Albertsons Marketplace. Albertsons Cos. is one of the largest retailers in the United States, with more than 2,000 grocery stores under banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs. […]
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New Taco Bell Cheddar Crisps Available At Kroger, 7-Eleven Stores
Taco Bell’s newest item, Cheddar Crisps, is hitting shelves at participating U.S. 7-Eleven and Kroger locations. Made by baking 100 percent real cheese into crisps and then seasoning with Mexican spices, Cheddar Crisps are a keto-friendly, gluten-free and certified vegetarian snack with no artificial flavors or colors. Cheddar Crisps are available in three varieties and […]
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Nielsen: Pet Care Is Next Big CBD Opportunity In U.S.
Cannabis is poised to be the next big opportunity in the U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. That opportunity, however, isn’t limited to just human consumers. Given the love that consumers have for their pets, the cannabis opportunity, particularly with respect to cannabidiol (CBD), is just as big. In 2018 alone, regulated adult use cannabis retailers in California, […]
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NGA Honors Outstanding Marketer, Outstanding Merchandiser Winners
The Outstanding Marketer and Outstanding Merchandiser in the Creative Choice Awards, selected by the National Grocers Association (NGA), were announced during the Super Breakfast Session at the recent 2020 NGA Show in San Diego, California. Outstanding Marketer was awarded to K-VA-T Food Stores/Food City for the grand opening in Abingdon, Virginia. The event generated excitement […]