by Brian Numainville Special to The Shelby Report We live in a world of rapid change. As technology continues to evolve, new retail concepts come to light and innovative ideas surface, what does the future hold for food retailers? I recently reflected on some interesting concepts and ideas that have the possibility to impact our […]
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Mikawaya USA Debuts Line Of Gourmet Ice Cream
Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has launched Mikawaya Exottics, a new line of premium, gourmet ice cream. Expanding on the success of its Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream, the company says the Mikawaya Exottics brand brings in a new line of frozen products inspired by authentic Asian cuisine and fruits. “We want to offer […]
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New 7-Eleven Snack Section Offers Gourmet, Better-For-You Selections
7-Eleven Inc. has upped its packaged snacks game with the introduction of a new selection of gourmet, organic and better-for-you snacks. 7-Eleven has studied dining trends that show consumers are snacking more often than ever, and 7-Eleven stores now are offering a broader assortment that reflects consumer desires for snacks made with premium ingredients and […]
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Whole Foods Now Boasts 147 Certified Cheese Professionals
Seventy-seven Whole Foods Market cheesemongers recently put their expertise on display at the second annual American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional exam. The exam tests cheesemongers’ mastery of all things cheese, including cheese making, ripening, storage, handling, nutrition and more. Those who pass the exam are part of an elite few who have mastered all […]
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NGA Provides Testimony At Swipe Fee Litigation Fairness Hearing
The National Grocers Association (NGA) provided testimony Thursday at a fairness hearing before U.S. District Judge John Gleeson in Brooklyn, N.Y., in the case “In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation.” The purpose of the hearing was to determine whether to approve the motion for final approval of the settlement. After […]
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Betty Crocker And Hershey’s Launch A Dozen New Baking Products
Betty Crocker, in partnership with the The Hershey Co., is introducing a dozen new baking products. The new lineup offers “A Sweet for Every Style” and includes cookie mixes, cupcake mixes and frostings made with iconic flavors of Hershey’s, Reese’s and Almond Joy. “We are very excited about our continued partnership and the launch of […]
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We Card Program Calls For Accelerated ‘Carding’ Of Minors
September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility effort in America. The We Card program is entering its 18th year with a call to action for retailers—requesting stronger restriction of tobacco products to minors. The program, recognized by its ubiquitous yellow and red signage that warns “Under […]
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Kroger Reports Record 2Q Results
The Kroger Co. on Thursday reported net earnings of $0.60 per diluted share and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 3.3 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The company marked its 39th consecutive quarter of positive identical supermarket sales. “Kroger’s strong second quarter results have us on target to deliver the earnings per […]