An ongoing shopper behavior study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research shows that mass retailers still reign supreme for shoppers when it comes to stocking up on beauty products, with 42.5 percent of total beauty shoppers turning to mass retailers for their beauty needs in 2014—a slight decrease from 43.7 percent the previous […]
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Supervalu Unveils 2015 National Expo Lineup
Supervalu says that two renowned keynote speakers and an action-packed Education Day focusing on driving sales, retailer education and grocery innovation will highlight its second annual National Sales Expo in August. Minnesota-based Supervalu expects to welcome nearly 4,000 grocery professionals to the RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul, Aug. 11-13. In addition to serving as a major […]
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FDA Takes Step To Remove Artificial Trans Fats In Processed Foods
Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, for use in human food. Food manufacturers will have three years to […]
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United Fresh Reveals 2015 New Product Award Winners
The United Fresh Produce Association named the winners of the 2015 New Product Awards in five categories from a record 45 fresh fruit and vegetable innovations finalists during its annual convention in Chicago earlier this month. “We’re excited to announce the winners of the 2015 New Product Awards. Of the record 45 finalists, the five […]
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It’s a Passion For The Independent And The Family Business For Emily Coborn
Growing up in a family-owned independent grocery business gives a unique perspective and sense of pride for the work of the independent grocer. Emily Coborn, who is now a district manager for Coborn’s Inc., grew up in the grocery industry, watching her dad and grandfather work in the business. Her dad, Chris Coborn is now […]
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Advantage, Smollan Form Groundbreaking Global Partnership
Irvine, California-based Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC and Smollan Group announced on June 12 their strategic international partnership to become the first and only global provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions for consumer goods companies and retailers. Advantage’s more than 40,000 associates in North America provide consumer goods suppliers and retailers with headquarter sales, […]
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Food Marketing Institute Names America’s Best Supermarket Chefs
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) named the best supermarket chef in the country today, along with five category winners who participated in Supermarket Chef Showdown, the food retail industry’s unique competition for culinary talent. Elizabeth Davis, Hy-Vee Inc. was named the Grand Champion of the competition for her Yu Sheng Citrus Salad Platter for Chinese New […]
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Macik Receives FMI Service Award
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) presented Cheryl Macik, director of consumer affairs for Wakefern Food Corp., with its Esther Peterson Consumer Service Award, recognizing her dedication as a shopper advocate and her influence in serving and retaining Wakefern’s customer base across its ShopRite and Price Rite banners. Wakefern President and COO Joe Sheridan described Macik as, “my […]