The American Bakers Association (ABA) President and CEO Robb MacKie will join the board of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA). The CMA is made up of more than 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations and is “a vital arm of the NAM,” says ABA. “I am honored to be selected to […]
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Kroger CEO Outlines Five Predictions For The Future Of Retail
The Kroger Co. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen provided his outlook on the future of retail at NRF 2019 in New York City during a keynote presentation themed “Restocking the future: Kroger’s insatiable appetite to play and win the long game.” CNBC “Squawk on the Street” and “Closing Bell” anchor Sara Eisen moderated the 30-minute conversation on Sunday. Here are […]
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HR & Benefits News: 2019 HR Compliance Checklist
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. As we begin a new year in 2019 and approach the end of a decade, the grocery industry and the workplace in general is changing and growing at an unprecedented rate. By the year 2020, there will be five generations […]
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Kroger And OneView Commerce Partner On ‘Next-Gen’ POS Solution
OneView Commerce Inc., a subsidiary of OneView Group Ltd and an SaaS-based headless and serverless digital store platform, has reached an agreement with Kroger to develop what it says is a next-generation point-of-sale solution. Founded in 2011, OneView has worked with global retailers in more than 15 countries to transform traditional point of sale capabilities […]
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StopLift’s New AI Can Detect Self-Checkout Theft, Prevent False Alerts
Retail chains can now receive real-time reporting on self-checkout theft and other scan avoidance—as well as prevent false alerts at the self-checkout—with StopLift Checkout Vision Systems’ SmartAssist artificial intelligence (AI) technology. SmartAssist AI prevents false alerts and interventions, immediately flags unscanned merchandise at the self-checkout, and alerts the attendant before the customer leaves the checkout, says StopLift. The […]
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USDA To Protect SNAP Participants’ Access To Assistance In February
At the direction of President Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Jan. 8 revealed a plan to ensure that low-income Americans have access to the nutrition they need during the partial government shutdown over funding for the border wall. The plan provides full benefits for participants in USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) […]
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Bringing Deli To The People: Volume 4
Sponsored content Be Local: Feast Portland by Brad Bennett/channel marketing manager, deli, Tyson Foods Inc. If you’re looking for the perfect foodie destination, just head to the weirdest place on the left coast! Feast Portland is not your average food and drink festival. What I experienced could only be described as a movement that showcases the […]
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Trader Joe’s Again Takes Top Spot On Retailer Preference Index
Dunnhumby, a customer data science company, on Jan. 9 released the second annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the $700 billion U.S. grocery market. The RPI study surveyed 7,000 U.S. households to determine which of the top 56 largest grocery retailers have the strongest combination of financial performance and consumer emotional […]
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Kroger And Microsoft Introducing New Digital Solutions For The Retail Industry
The Kroger Co. and Microsoft Corp. are collaborating in an effort to “redefine the customer experience” using Kroger Technology products powered by Microsoft Azure, the retailer’s preferred cloud platform for Retail as a Service (RaaS). Through this partnership, Kroger will pilot a connected store experience and together with Microsoft, jointly market a commercial RaaS product […]
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Cattlemen’s Beef Board Welcomes 35 New Members
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in late December announced the appointment of 35 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Producers and importers newly appointed to serve 3-year terms are: Mary Jo Rideout, Red Rock, Arizona Hugh Sanburg, Eckert, Colorado Stephanie Dykshorn, Ireton, Iowa David C. Bruene, Kelley, Iowa Randall W. Debler, Alma, Kansas […]
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Flow Alkaline Spring Water Rolls Out ‘Flow Glow’ CBD-Infused Water
Flow Alkaline Spring Water, a brand of naturally alkaline spring water from Canada, is launching a functional beverage line following what the company says is the “strong success” of its core product across North America. The new Flow Glow line is infused with CBD in select markets and botanical and antioxidant ingredients. “Flow Glow is ultra-hydrating, mineral-rich H2O super […]
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Kroger Selling Its ‘You Technology’ Platform To Inmar
Inmar and The Kroger Co. are forming a new strategic relationship that they say will drive innovation in digital offer management. The relationship includes the sale to Inmar of You Technology, a digital coupon and digital rebate publishing unit owned by Kroger. The sale includes a long-term services agreement with Inmar for the continued delivery of digital […]
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HR & Benefits News: Top 2 HR Compliance Questions From Independent Grocers
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Independent grocers are all too familiar with the challenges they face on a daily basis regarding the rapidly evolving supermarket industry, including competition from conventional grocery giants, changing technology, and managing cash flows amidst food deflation and increased labor […]
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The Shelby Report Will Have A New Look For The New Year
As the new year approaches and thoughts turn to resolutions and self-improvement, The Shelby Report would like to let you know about a few improvements we’re making to our products. Starting early in the new year, you’ll notice some changes to our website and e-newsletters. TheShelbyReport.com is getting a new look that we think will […]
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NCBA Hails Congressional Approval Of 2018 Farm Bill
In response to Congress’ passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on Wednesday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester has issued the following statement: “America’s cattlemen and women want common sense and certainty from Congress this holiday season and throughout the year—today they received that through the passage of the Farm Bill. Certainty that […]
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Dumac Acquires POS Solutions Provider Total Retail Solutions
Dumac Business Systems Inc. has acquired Total Retail Solutions (TRS), a provider of point of sale and loss prevention solutions to independent grocers. TRS supports approximately 400 supermarkets in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. All TRS customers and most of its employees will transition to Dumac. “TRS and Dumac are comparable and compatible companies. We […]
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Bringing Deli To The People: Volume 3
Sponsored content Be Cultural: ¡Latin Food Fest! by Brad Bennett/channel marketing manager, deli, Tyson Foods Inc. What happens when you combine authentic culture, a vibrant Latin beat, passionate foodies, culinary personalities, and relevant brands? You get a true celebration of the senses at the San Diego ¡Latin Food Fest!1 My team at Tyson Foods usually focuses […]
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Myrmex Wants Grocery Pickup To Be Like An ATM Withdrawal
Robotics startup Myrmex plans to introduce a fully automated grocery pickup system to the mass market. One aspect shared by all grocery pickup solutions, including Shipt, Instacart and AmazonFresh, as well as pickup services provided by Walmart and Kroger, is that the process is a manual operation. The lack of automation keeps costs high and service […]
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Idaho Potato Display Contest Winner To Receive Hawaiian Getaway
One lucky entrant in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 2019 retail display competition will be saying “aloha” to a six-night/seven-day stay at Hawaii’s Royal Lahaina Resort, the grand prize for the annual contest’s sweepstakes drawing. Overlooking Kaanapali Beach on the valley isle of Maui, the resort features nightly live entertainment, an oceanfront luau, three swimming […]
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UNFI Reports Net Sales Up 16.7 Percent In 1Q 2019
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 ended Oct. 27, 2018. Highlights of the report are outlined in the table below: 13-Week Period Ended ($ in thousands, except for per share data) October 27, 2018 October 28, 2017 Change Net Sales $ 2,868,156 $ 2,457,545 $ […]