Oceana recently released a poll revealing that 83 percent of Americans support new requirements focused on eliminating seafood fraud in the U.S. Key findings from the poll include: • Support for new seafood traceability requirements is consistent across demographic (gender, age, education and region) and political lines (Democrat-87 percent and Republican-81 percent). • Seventy-one percent […]
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7-Eleven Parent Plans To Expand Acquisitions In Next Few Years, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Seven & i Holdings Co., the parent of 7-Eleven, plans to expand its convenience store business in North America and seek more acquisition opportunities. “We will speed up expansion in North America by accelerating acquisitions,” said Ryuichi Isaka, president of Tokyo-based Seven & i. As part of Seven & i’s […]
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The Fresh Grocer Opens New Store In Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
The Fresh Grocer opened its newest store at 421 S. 69th Street in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 30. The 53,000-s.f. unit is owned and operated by Patrick J. Burns and the Burns family, who have more than 30 years experience in the supermarket business in the greater Philadelphia area. “We are delighted and excited […]
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National C-Store Sales Strong After Nine-Month Mark
Convenience retailer optimism picked up sharply as sales of both in-store items and motor fuels remained strong for the first nine months of the year, according to a survey of retailers released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than two in three convenience retailers (69 percent) say that in-store sales in the […]
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Big Y Donation To Aid 25 Breast Cancer Groups, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… All Big Y Supermarkets will donate a portion of proceeds from various departments across the store to more than 25 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Since 2007, the chain has raised more than $1.5 million for this cause… Shaw’s and Star Market employees recently presented a $500 […]
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Harvard University Dining Service Workers Begin Strike, And More…
Foodservice News In Briefs… Harvard University dining service workers began a strike Oct. 5. The workers are seeking a minimum salary of $35,000 and more affordable healthcare… Cosi of Boston, a fast-casual restaurant company that last week filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has appointed Randy Kominsky of Alliance For Financial Growth to serve as chief […]
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Sheetz Becomes First C-Store In Pa. To Sell Wine, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… On Oct. 4, the Sheetz store at 359 East King Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, became the first convenience store in the state to sell wine following the passing of the Wine Privatization Act in June. The bill, which has changed how liquor is sold in Pennsylvania, will reportedly improve convenience […]
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NRF Forecasts 3.6 Percent Jump In Holiday Sales, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The National Retail Federation expects sales in November and December, excluding automobiles, gas and restaurant sales, to increase 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion—significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent and above the seven-year average of 3.4 percent since recovery began in 2009. Holiday sales in 2015 increased 3.0 percent over the […]