Kevin Davis, president and CEO of Bristol Farms, was elected as the 2012-13 board chairman for the California Grocers Association (CGA) during the group’s annual meeting Friday. As chairman, Davis will lead the association’s strategy over the numerous legislative, educational and industry-related programs. CGA is comprised of more than 400 retail companies operating more than […]
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Kroger Receives Corporation Of The Year Honor In North Texas
The Center for Nonprofit Management recently named Kroger the Corporation of the Year at the 2012 A Night of Life ceremony in Dallas, Texas. The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), the leading hunger-relief agency in Dallas serving families in 13 counties, nominated Kroger for the recognition. “We have a longstanding relationship with the North Texas […]
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Mars Inc. Recognized With NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award
Mars Inc. was honored Thursday with the 2012 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards, held at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Throughout its 23-year partnership, Mars has directly engaged race fans, customers and associates through an integrated marketing strategy that spanned across multiple activations, including: intellectual property, promotions, public relations, […]
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Cigarette Prices Going Up
The cost of a pack of cigarettes from the nation’s two largest tobacco manufacturers is going up 6 cents. The Business Journal reports that Altria Group Inc. and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Reynolds American Inc. plan to raise prices next week. Greensboro, N.C.-based Lorillard Inc. also is raising prices 6 cents on its Kent, Maverick, Newport and […]
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Sabra Rolls Out Grab N Go Pack With Salsa And Tostitos Tortilla Chips
Sabra Dipping Co. has added a Grab N Go pack featuring Sabra’s Homestyle Medium Salsa and Tostitos Bite Size Rounds tortilla chips to its line of products. Sabra’s Grab N Go cups with Classic, Roasted Garlic and Roasted Red Pepper hummus paired with pretzels have been available since 2005. “Eating on the go doesn’t have […]
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Frieda Caplan To Receive United Fresh Lifetime Achievement Award
The United Fresh Produce Association will honor Frieda Rapoport Caplan with its Lifetime Achievement Award during its 2013 Winter Leadership Meetings in January in Tucson, Ariz. The award recognizes individuals for a lifetime of achievement and for lasting contributions to the fresh produce industry. In 1962, Frieda Caplan established Frieda’s Finest/Produce Specialties Inc. on the […]
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M&M’s World Stores Unveil Holiday Village
December will be festive at M&M’S World stores as Mars Retail Group has unveiled the new M&M’S World Holiday Village in each of its five M&M’S World locations, as well as online at www.mmsworld.com. The M&M’S World Holiday Village features a variety of seasonal-themed merchandise including dispensers, clothing, ornaments and, of course, holiday-themed M&M’S Brand […]
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Foodservice Sales Quickly Becoming C-Stores’ Most Profitable Category
Foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall, foodservice sales are increasingly becoming convenience stores’ most profitable category. C-store foodservice is an $11 billion industry and the second largest retail host foodservice category behind supermarkets. The c-store segment comprises about 29 percent of retail foodservice […]