Two private brand companies have jointly launched a new benchmarking strategy to enhance the position of retail private brands for a new era. Many observers believe food retail private brands will be in a stronger position in the post-coronavirus period. However, that is more likely to happen if retailers and suppliers adapt to quickly shifting […]
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United Family Names Familiar Faces To Leadership Team
The United Family in Lubbock, Texas, has named three people to new leadership opportunities—Tony Crumpton as chief merchandising officer, Greg Ammons as EVP of supply chain and strategic products; and Chris Farr as director of e-commerce. Crumpton returns to merchandising/marketing Early in his career, Crumpton was a CPA with a large accounting firm in the […]
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Vertically Integrated CBD-Hemp Manufacturers Own Entire Process
sponsored content Cannabidiol products have been rising in popularity due to numerous perceived health benefits for both humans and pets, according to Golden, Colorado-based Panacea Life Sciences. Since the hemp industry became federally legal with the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill, non-traditional companies have been tasked with expansion of manufacturing to meet customer demand. Creating […]
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Cannabidiol: An Alternative Approach To Pain Management?
sponsored content At some point in our lives, we have all experienced pain, whether from a sprained ankle, a tweaked lower back or all-around chronic soreness or aching. If you or someone you know suffers from physical pain, you are not alone. In fact, an estimated 100 million Americans experience chronic pain. The burden on […]
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Clean Eating Challenge Reveals Big Success For Participants
The Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge ended with participants delivering a more than 160-pound cumulative weight loss over six months. Presented by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), on May 20, the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge Reveal kicked off with 145 registered attendees tuning into the live event to hear from Dr. Ian Smith […]
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WisePies Pizza Partners with Kroger Co. For Southwestern Distribution
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods has formed an ongoing distribution partnership with Kroger brand grocery stores for its new bake-at-home WisePies Pizza product line starting the week of June 15. WiseChoice Foods LLC is a certified minority-owned and female-operated company and is the first and only frozen pizza company from New Mexico. WisePies Pizza features 10.25-inch pizzas […]
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Inguva Joins Revionics As Director Of Data, Science Teams
Austin, Texas-based Revionics, a provider of retail pricing, promotions, markdowns and advanced analytics solutions, has named Murali Inguva to its team as director of engineering, data platform and science development. With more than 24 years of experience driving successful software development around critical data systems, Inguva assumes leadership of the company’s initiatives to refine data […]
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South Texas Meat Markets Adjust To COVID-19 Pandemic
By John McCurry/contributing writer Even during a pandemic, holiday weekends in Texas are prime selling times for meat. Just ask Carter Ray, co-owner of Wiatrek’s Meat Market in Poth and San Antonio. “Usually holiday weekends bring about 30 percent more business,” Ray told The Shelby Report a few days before Memorial Day. “That, added to […]