As Rouses Markets celebrates its 65th anniversary, Chairman Donald Rouse Sr. reflects on the roots of the family-owned company and looks to the future with the third generation leading the way. Rouse said his father, Anthony J. Rouse Sr., set the standard for the company with his humility and strong work ethic. “He would never […]
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Third-Generation Rouses CEO: ‘We’re The No. 1 Grocer’ Along Gulf Coast
For Donny Rouse, president and CEO of Rouses Markets, the story of the company’s past and its vision for the future always come back to family, community and the Gulf Coast culture that shaped them both. “It first starts with my grandfather and his passion and energy for the business and willing to do anything […]
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Acosta Group, Muscular Dystrophy Association Mark 40 Years Of Partnership
Acosta Group and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) are celebrating 40 years of collaboration that have united consumer brands, grocery retailers and community supporters to raise more than $102 million in support of research, care and advocacy for people living with neuromuscular diseases. The milestone aligns with the 75th anniversary of MDA, a nonprofit dedicated […]
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PS Seasoning Forecasts Six Consumer Flavor Trends For 2026
PS Seasoning has released its annual forecast of consumer-driven flavor trends expected to shape 2026 as consumers head into the new year with tighter budgets, rising interest in high-protein meals and an increased focus on ingredients. The company’s analysis draws on extensive R&D testing, category performance data, flavor-tracking tools and emerging culinary signals to identify […]
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NGA Calls For Clear Guidelines On State SNAP Purchase Restrictions
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has issued a statement on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver policies, emphasizing the need for clarity as states begin applying new rules that affect what foods can be purchased with SNAP benefits. In recent months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved waivers that allow certain restrictions on SNAP-eligible […]
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Pawlowski To Succeed Barnard As Mission Produce CEO
Mission Produce has shared a planned leadership transition that will see John Pawlowski succeed Steve Barnard as CEO in the spring. Under the succession plan, Barnard – co-founder of Mission Produce and its CEO since 1988 – will assume the role of executive chairman of the board, effective at the close of the company’s annual […]
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Winter Holidays Drive Chocolate, Candy Sales As Seasonal Traditions Endure
The winter holiday season remains the most important sales period of the year for chocolate and candy, driven by strong consumer traditions around gifts, entertaining and everyday indulgence, according to new data and seasonal insights from the National Confectioners Association (NCA). NCA research shows that 95 percent of Americans celebrate with chocolate and candy across […]
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Giant Food, Upside Aim To Drive Incremental Sales Through Cash-back Offers
Giant Food is launching a partnership with Upside, a cash-back marketplace platform, to reach new shoppers and recapture market share as customers increasingly spread their grocery spending across multiple retailers. The collaboration pairs the mid-Atlantic’s largest grocer by market share with a Washington, D.C.-based technology company that delivers personalized cash-back offers designed to drive incremental […]