Save A Lot recently surveyed 600 U.S. adults to learn how the economic landscape has impacted grocery shopping, how they feed their families and friends and how they decide where to shop. According to the survey, 79 percent of respondents say their average grocery costs have increased, compared to three months ago. Consumers are taking […]
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IFPA Shares New Strategic Alignment To Amplify Food Safety Portfolio
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced a reorganization to enhance and amplify its goals in the areas of produce and food safety regulations. Under the new structure, Paul Lewis, IFPA’s regulatory and compliance expert, will join the government relations team and report to Chief Global Policy Officer Alexis Taylor. Other members of the food […]
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Survey: Consumers Focused On Product Availability, Tariffs, Tech
A new consumer study conducted by SPAR Group Inc. reveals that product availability is the single most important factor for consumers when choosing to shop in-store, with 74 percent citing it as their top priority. At the same time, 73 percent of shoppers identify out-of-stocks as a leading barrier to the in-store experience, underscoring the need […]
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NACS Appoints Gleeson President, CEO
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has named Frank Gleeson, former president and CEO of Aramark Northern Europe and 2018-19 NACS chairman of the board, as its new president and CEO, beginning Jan. 1. Gleeson will succeed Henry Armour, becoming just the fourth CEO in the organization’s 64-year history; all four came to the […]
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The Kroger Co. Shares Key Leadership Changes
The Kroger Co. has announced leadership changes in several key roles across the company, with Ed Oldham, Ann Reed, Jake Cannon and Josh Harpole appointed to new roles. Ed Oldham Oldham has been named head of sourcing, effective Aug. 4. He joins Kroger from PetSmart, where he was SVP and chief supply chain officer. Oldham […]
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NRS Partners With DoorDash To Help Independent Grocers
National Retail Solutions Inc. (NRS) has begun a partnership with DoorDash, using its retail APIs to strengthen small independent retailers across America. “This important partnership allows those businesses to thrive in the face of uncertainty, ensuring local communities flourish,” said Elie Y. Katz, CEO and president of NRS. “[The collaboration] with DoorDash gives these local […]
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Grocery Industry Welcomes Produce Safety Roadmap
The grocery industry is welcoming the release of the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s report, “Roadmap to Produce Safety: A Conceptual Framework.” The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), at the request of the FDA, recently led a stakeholder dialogue process to explore new strategies for produce safety and the development of a collaborative […]
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Whole Foods, Mad Agriculture Launch National Biodiversity Highway Initiative
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture have collaborated to launch a national biodiversity highway initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. The program, beginning in and around the Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, seeks to connect climate-resilient habitats restoring biodiversity, improving soil and water health and strengthening the long-term resilience of the food […]