Shoptalk, an organizer of events for retail and e-commerce innovation, has launched Grocerytalk, a new program for the grocery and consumer packaged goods industries to take place during Shoptalk on March 18-21, 2018, at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Grocerytalk will include content, networking and other unique experiences that focus on the evolution of how consumers discover, […]
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A ‘Superconsumer’ Opportunity For Supermarket Bakery Sales
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA), in collaboration with The Cambridge Group, has identified a bakery “superconsumer,” who offers supermarkets an increased sales opportunity. Bakery superconsumers are 10 percent of households who drive 24 percent of the total bakery spend. They spend 2.4 times more ($357 per year), purchase six subcategories and shop at […]
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NACS Partners With The American Red Cross
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the American Red Cross are teaming up to advance community giving and disaster relief programs for NACS member companies. NACS is the first retail-focused association to partner with the American Red Cross on such a program. The groups are focusing on developing resources to facilitate donation collection by convenience store […]
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American Bakers Association Lauds Nutrition Facts Label Compliance Date Extension
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is praising the Food & Drug Administration for extending the compliance date for label changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel on food and beverage products. The FDA announced its intentions in mid-June. The FDA issued the final regulation in May 2016, requiring revisions to the Nutrition Facts Panel by July 2018. “The agency has […]
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Industry Comes Together For Independents Day Of Giving
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, NGA Research and Education Foundation and Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) recognized June 21 as the “Independents Day of Giving” to help fight hunger and raise community awareness with more than 1,600 independent grocers across the country participating. Shoppers are […]
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Topco Associates Adds Two Executives To Board
Topco Associates has added Emile Breaux, president and CEO of Associated Grocers-Baton Rouge, and Dave Staples, president and CEO of SpartanNash Co., to its board of directors. “We are fortunate to have these two strong leaders on Topco’s board. I am confident that their strategic insight, industry knowledge and deep commitment will help Topco advance […]
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Grocers Growing Social Media Usage
Although 87 percent of supermarket shoppers say that they regularly follow one or more social media sites, just 25 percent indicate they are friends with or connected to their primary grocery store. Those stats are from our previous article featuring the Retail Feedback Group’s “U.S. Supermarket Shopper Digital Update.” Interaction Marketing’s report, “Social Media: Invest […]
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Moe’s Southwest Grill Partners With Kellogg’s On Frozen Breakfast Bowls
Fast-casual restaurant chain Moe’s Southwest Grill is bringing Moe’s Breakfast Bowls to the frozen food section of grocery stores nationwide with help from Kellogg Co. Moe’s Breakfast Bowls, inspired by the chain’s burrito and bowl varieties, each contain a minimum of 12g of protein and include items like meats raised without hormones and no artificial […]