The proxy fight between Ingles Markets and Sackler-affiliated investment firm Summer Road LLC escalated this week as all three major independent proxy advisory firms recommended shareholders vote for Summer Road’s nominee, while Ingles responded with an open letter alleging deeper ties between that person and the Sackler family than previously disclosed. The contest centers around […]
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PLMA Announces 2026 Board Of Directors, Executive Committee
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) formally announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Executive Committee on April 20, led by Chairperson Mark Cheney of Upstate Niagara Cooperative. The newly elected slate was presented by PLMA’s Nominating Committee, John Galioto of Trinidad Benham Corp. and Alissa Lodahl of Masters Gallery Foods, during PLMA’s Annual Meeting […]
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Rise Baking Co. Receives 20 Blue Ribbons At 2026 National Pie Championships
Rise Baking Co. received 20 Blue Ribbon awards at the 2026 American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championships, held April 8-9 in Orlando. The commercial division competition drew hundreds of entries from bakers across the U.S. and Canada. They were judged on appearance, flavor, texture and overall appeal. Rise secured top honors across multiple categories, […]
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Tops Markets Adds Compost Drop-Off Initiative In Hamburg, NY
Tops Friendly Markets has introduced a neighborhood compost drop-off location at its 6150 South Park Ave. store in Hamburg, New York. Called “From Scraps to Soil,” the pilot program marks Tops’ first retail composting effort designed for customers. It builds on a partnership with Farmer Pirates Compost, a worker-owned company that provides commercial composting services […]
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Food City Launches Pharmacy RX Pickup Station Pilot In Gatlinburg, TN
Food City has introduced an RX Pickup Station at its store in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a city that has no pharmacy locations. The first of its kind for a retail location in the state, the kiosk operates through a pilot program with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. The program enables Food City to fill prescriptions at […]
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Sam’s Club Expands Retail Experience Network With Measurement Tools
Sam’s Club’s Member Access Platform (MAP) is advancing its Retail Experience Network (REN) with new capabilities designed to connect member engagement with measurable business outcomes. The platform, which evolved last year into the industry’s first REN, now offers expanded measurement tools, video content integration and in-club feedback capabilities. MAP’s approach centers on the member experience […]
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Meijer Introduces 300 Products To Meet Fiber, Protein Consumer Goals
Meijer is launching more than 300 new products designed to help customers meet fiber and protein intake goals. The move aligns with nutrition trends that show fiber overtaking protein as a top consumer priority for 2026. Current Dietary Reference Values recommend 25-38 grams of fiber per day for adults. Meijer said it is responding with […]
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Family Fare Completes Remodels At 3 MI Stores
Family Fare has completed remodels at three of its locations in Calhoun County, Michigan, that align with the banner’s Spring Refresh campaign and bring upgrades to both in-store and online shopping experiences. The stores in Albion, Marshall and Pennfield each received expanded fresh departments designed to support meal planning and grab-and-go needs. Updates include elevated […]