Deoleo, an olive oil producer and maker of brands such as Bertolli, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reinforcing its commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across the global olive oil sector. Deoleo is the first company in the olive oil industry to publish a report aligned with the European Union’s new Corporate Sustainability […]
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Still Much Work To Do As Western NC Continues Helene Recovery
In the last weeks of April, roughly seven months after Hurricane Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, new federal and state grant programs were rolled out to help the area continue on the path toward recovery. On April 25, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had […]
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New Potential Shoppers Continue To Pour Into North Carolina
North Carolina grocers have great incentive to keep their stores and product offerings at the top of their game – new customers coming into the state who have no pre-existing loyalty. Lindsey Kueffner, executive director of the Carolinas Food Industry Council, which covers both North Carolina and South Carolina, said that North Carolina’s population has […]
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ECRS Achieves New Milestone With CATAPULT Cognition
ECRS has reached a milestone with CATAPULT Cognition, its advanced business intelligence and AI solution, which is live at more than 600 independent retail store locations across 36 states, the Caribbean and Canada. Sixty-two percent of these stores are utilizing at least one of its AI features, including AI Demand Forecasting with DemandFill 3.0 and […]
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IDDBA What’s In Store Live Returns With Salumi’d, Cake’d, Insightful Workshops
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) 2025 Show is set to take place June 1-3 in New Orleans, promising a dynamic experience filled with trend insights, hands-on demonstrations and interactive education. A highlight of the annual event, What’s in Store Live, returns to the expo floor, offering attendees an immersive look at the latest […]
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Food City Celebrates Store Opening In Chattanooga, TN
Food City has opened a 56,000-square-foot store on Lee Highway in Chattanooga, Tennessee, replacing a former location. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have shown our company, and we’re excited to provide our loyal customers with a much-needed new state-of-the-art Food City to better serve their needs,” said Steven C. […]
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The Illuminators Share New Board Appointments For 2025-26
The Illuminators, an organization committed to fostering education, leadership and partnerships in the grocery industry, has appointed its 2025-26 officer team and first-year board members to its executive board. 2025-26 Officer Team Headlite/President: Lori Brown, director of sales northwest for Nucal Foods; Sidelite/VP: Thomas Huls, CEO for Heritage Harbor Sales and Marketing; Spotlite/Treasurer: Marla McIntosh, […]
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Publix Debuts New Supermarkets In NC
Publix Super Markets debuted two North Carolina stores in May – one in Charlotte and the other in Rolesville. The Rolesville location opened May 21, while the Charlotte store followed on May 28. The 46,791-square-foot stores marked their grand openings with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gave out commemorative reusable bags to the first 95 customers […]