The International Housewares Association (IHA), based in Rosemont, Illinois, is changing the name of the International Home + Housewares Show to The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market in 2020. The change is part of the association’s expansion of The Inspired Home platform, which was created to align with consumer trends shifting from […]
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Campbell Soup Co. To Sell Refrigerated Soup Plant In Washington
Campbell Soup Co. has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Everett, Washington, refrigerated soup plant to an affiliate of the Joshua Green Corp. (JGC), a Seattle-based private investment company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The 225,000-s.f. Everett facility is part of the fresh division, which includes Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh […]
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Albertsons Cos. Using Microsoft Cloud And AI To Transform Shopping Experience
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. is using cloud solutions from Microsoft Corp., including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, to provide new experiences to customers and employees. By leveraging Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud platform, Albertsons Cos. will be able to reduce friction in the shopping experience. “We are reimagining the future to serve customers in a way […]
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A Look At Some Best Practices For Retailer Labor Productivity
It is critically important for retailers to monitor the productivity of their associates. Labor productivity measures the output of store associates over a specific period of time. Tracking measures such as sales per labor hour or scans per minute will ensure that a retailer is getting the most of his/her labor dollars. Low productivity rates […]
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The a2 Milk Co. Achieves National Distribution
The a2 Milk Co. has reached expanded sales agreements with supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway. These additions complete the company’s goal of achieving national geographic distribution in the U.S. market. Starting this month, a2 Milk branded products will begin to appear on the shelves of additional Kroger stores and Albertsons/Safeway stores, bringing the company’s total distribution to […]
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AFFI And FMI Release Inaugural 2019 Power Of Frozen
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have released an inaugural exploration into the consumption, purchase drivers and use of frozen foods. The Power of Frozen 2019 identifies megatrends influencing frozen food purchases, including convenience, taste, variety, and claims and attributes. “The frozen food aisle is in the midst of a strong comeback,” said AFFI President and CEO […]
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Cast Your Vote For Top Sales-Building Best Practices
by the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) Did you hear the news? IGA has handpicked 13 IGA Best Practices for their creativity, ability to save money/increase sales, and adaptability by fellow retailers. Now it’s up to the industry to vote for the best. When all the votes are in, the top three will be announced at […]
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Albertsons Cos. And KeHE Distributors Renew Partnership
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors LLC has renewed its supply agreement with Albertsons Cos. as its primary distribution partner for natural, organic and specialty products. Speaking about the renewed partnership, Brandon Barnholt, president and CEO of KeHE Distributors, stated, “Albertsons is a premier U.S. food retailer. Their blue-chip portfolio of banners, emerging omnichannel capabilities and national […]