by Danette Amstein/Principal, Midan Marketing Oh 2017—what a news-filled, exciting year you have been! Here at Midan we work hard to stay on top of news and trends in the meat industry. As this year wraps up, I wanted to reflect with you on some of 2017’s prominent trends that we believe will impact 2018. The […]
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The Right Coin Management Strategy For Grocers: Turn Hidden Costs Into Profits
by Jim Weaks/ VP, Cummins Allison The grocery industry is constantly changing. Grocers must adapt to changes in consumer behaviors and expectations, online competitors luring away once-loyal shoppers and economic uncertainty that threatens already razor-thin margins. With that in mind, the pressure is on to control costs and find new ways of increasing profitability. Fortunately, […]
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FDA Launches Smoking Cessation Campaign For C-Stores
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new smoking cessation campaign aimed at encouraging smokers to quit with messages that highlight the health benefits of not smoking. The FDA says these messages will be displayed in and around gas stations and convenience stores. “Tobacco companies have long used advertisements at convenience stores and gas […]
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Good News For Holiday Sales: Low Gas Prices & Consumer Optimism
Low gas prices continue to push consumer optimism to high levels, and this optimism will likely translate into more holiday travel and shopping, according to the December 2017 NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. Low gas prices—which dropped 3 cents per gallon to $2.47—are a big reason for the optimism: 72 percent of drivers say that gas […]
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Supervalu, Instacart Expand Partnership, Launch New E-Commerce Sites
Grocery wholesaler and retailer Supervalu Inc. has entered into an exclusive multiyear contract with on-demand delivery service Instacart. Under the agreement, Supervalu recently launched refreshed e-commerce sites “Powered by Instacart” for four of its retail banners across the nation: Cub, Farm Fresh Food and Pharmacy, Shop ‘n Save, and Shoppers Food and Pharmacy. Supervalu and […]
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Wellness Claims, Smaller Portions Can Draw Shoppers To The Bakery
Consumer demand has increased for simplicity and recognizable ingredients. Wellness characteristics of bakery products sought by health-conscious shoppers have changed—with more consumers searching for “clean label”—but quick indulgences aren’t forgotten in bakery purchases. This is one of hundreds of findings in “What’s in Store 2018,” the latest edition of the annual trends publication from the […]
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Recommended: Lidl Hits The Brakes On N.J. Grocery Store As Other Store Plans Scrapped
Plans by German discount grocer Lidl to begin construction on its second New Jersey store have stalled as the company hits the brakes on several proposed locations in other states. Lidl, which operates about 10,000 stores globally, entered the U.S. market in June with several store openings in the southeast as part of a plan […]
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McCormick Predicts A Rise In Dishes With International Twists
McCormick & Co. Inc. has released its McCormick Flavor Forecast 2018. This annual report is a comprehensive look at the latest ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary ideas driving “what’s next” in flavor at restaurants, on retail shelves and in home kitchens, the company says. “This year’s Flavor Forecast highlights the casual, adventurous and interactive nature […]