The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) last week presented its annual awards during a surprise ceremony that highlighted the many achievements of the state’s grocery industry. Vashon Thriftway recognized with excellence award Norm Mathews, owner of Vashon Thriftway, was presented with the 2014 Excellence in Operations Award by the WFIA. “Norm has worked tirelessly to […]
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Rouses, AG-Baton Rouge Trial Ends With Settlement
Following three days of trial last week, Rouses Markets and Associated Grocers-Baton Rouge have reached a settlement. The terms of the settlement are confidential. “The Rouse family is very satisfied with this resolution,” Donny Rouse, managing partner of Rouses, said in a statement today. The two Louisiana-based businesses were reportedly in court over whether Rouses […]
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Beverly Lynch Named President Of FIAE
The Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE) has appointed Beverly Lynch as its new president, effective April 1, 2015. “Beverly was selected from a first-rate group of applicants. The level of expertise offered by the candidates was exceptional, and the final decision was a difficult one to make,” said FIAE Chairwoman Jamie Pfuhl. “Beverly brought an outstanding perspective […]
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Dorothy Carlow Appointed Chief Merchandising Officer At Fairway Market
Fairway Group Holdings Corp. has named Dorothy Carlow chief merchandising officer, effective Nov. 3. Carlow will lead the merchandising team and the company’s buying and sales strategies. She also will work with the marketing department to amplify and develop programs and promotions that articulate and bring to life Fairway’s unique value proposition. She will report […]
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Group Launches Paid Media Campaign Ahead Of Election Day For Wine Sales In Tenn. Grocery
Red White and Food, the nonprofit organization that supports allowing wine sales in Tennessee’s retail food stores, has launched a statewide paid media campaign to encourage supporters to vote for wine on Nov. 4. Red White and Food’s statewide campaign includes television, radio and digital advertisements featuring volunteer talent; no professional actors were hired. The […]
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Pear Bureau Northwest Crowns Publix As Pear Retailer Of The Year
Pear Bureau Northwest, the Portland-based nonprofit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 fresh pear growers of Oregon and Washington, has named Publix as the 2014 Pear Retailer of the Year for its outstanding pear merchandising activities. Publix is being recognized with this award for its successful implementation of pear merchandising tactics that resulted in substantial increases […]
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WGA Accepting 2015 Woman Of The Year Noms
Women Grocers of America (WGA) is accepting nominations for the 2015 Woman of the Year Award. Nominees should be: • A leader with passion for the independent grocery industry; • A visionary and strategic thinker, a standout representative of her company or organization; and • A female professional with a minimum of 10 years of […]
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Rouses, Associated Grocers Dispute Goes To Trial
Two Louisiana grocery giants bitterly ended a decades-old alliance in 2008 and have spent the six years since in a series of civil-suit filings at a Thibodaux courthouse. The Advocate reports that, on Monday, Thibodaux-based grocery chain Rouses Enterprises and Baton Rouge-based wholesale grocery supplier Associated Grocers-Baton Rouge turned that paper-and-ink war into a jury […]
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Mi Pueblos In NorCal Offering All Western Union Services
Mi Pueblo Food Centers has partnered with Western Union to offer shoppers access to Western Union Money Transfer®, money order and bill payment. The services are available at Mi Pueblo stores in the Bay Area, Monterey Peninsula and Central Valley of California. The collaboration is part of Western Union’s efforts to strengthen its independent retail […]
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Another Limited Batch Flavor Launched By Tribe
Tribe’s latest Limited Batch hummus flavor, Herb Infused Olive Oil, hits grocery store shelves this week. The company says this latest product “has a bold taste that is both rustic and refined.” It combines Tribe’s Classic hummus with za’atar, a mixture of sumac, sesame seed and herbs frequently used in Mediterranean foods. It is then […]
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Bi-Lo Identifies Stores It Plans To Close
Bi-Lo Holdings, which plans to close 23 stores in six states, has identified the Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie locations that will shutter by Nov. 19. Bi-Lo spokesman Brian Wright told the Jacksonville Daily Record by email this week that the company notified employees and local community leaders of the store closings Oct. 3. The stores are […]
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’14 Wyo. Profile: For Independent Operators Jim & Carmen Diehl, Biz And Community Go Hand In Hand
Jim and Carmen Diehl are true independent supermarket operators, running three stores in the northeast corner of Wyoming and helping to keep their small towns viable. Jim and Carmen each have been in the industry for more than 30 years and own Diehl’s Supermarket in Moorcroft, Joe’s Food Center in Upton and Paradise Foods in […]
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Bi-Lo To Shutter 23 Stores By Nov. 19
Bi-Lo Holdings, the Jacksonville, Florida-based owner of the Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie supermarket chains, says it is closing 23 stores in six states. Bi-Lo spokesman Brian Wright told the Jacksonville Daily Record by email today that the company notified employees and local community leaders of the store closings Friday, with the stores expected to close by […]
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Aldi’s Exclusive ‘LiveGfree’ Product Line Becomes Permanent Addition In Stores
Aldi has added its exclusive gluten-free brand “LiveGfree” as a permanent lineup in its stores. The line features 17 items—from bread, pasta and pretzels to cookies, brownie mix and granola. Illinois-based Aldi says that adding LiveGfree products to its exclusive offerings was a direct response to the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from its shopper base. […]
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Kroger Ratifies Agreements With UFCW Local 75 For Toledo Area Associates
The Kroger Co. Columbus Division associates working at Kroger stores in the Toledo area have ratified new labor agreements with UFCW Local 75. “We are pleased to reach agreements that are good for our associates. These agreements provide wage increases, affordable healthcare and investment in our associates’ pension fund to support their retirement,” said Bruce […]
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Martha Stewart To Keynote PLMA Trade Show Next Month
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has revealed its slate of speakers and seminars for its 2014 “Store Brands Reality Trade Show,” to be held Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. Headlining the program will be a keynote speech by Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur, best-selling author and […]
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‘Minnesota’s Own’ Campaign Joins Industry To Help Hungry Families Statewide
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) is encouraging consumers statewide to help fight hunger by shopping at participating retailers during the October “Minnesota’s Own” campaign. All food and monetary contributions collected in store will go to local food banks and shelves to benefit hungry Minnesota families. “Minnesota’s Own” is a three-way partnership of grocers, vendors and […]
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United Family Supports Breast Cancer Awareness With ‘Pink Tuesdays’
The United Family of stores continues its Pink Tuesdays promotion this year, a fundraising effort to help support breast cancer research and awareness. On Tuesdays during October, United will donate $1 for every guest wearing pink who makes a purchase of $10 or more, up to a maximum of $10,000. In addition, guests can purchase […]
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Sprouts COO, Olsen’s IGA To Be Honored At Arizona Food Marketing Alliance Banquet
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) will host its annual Excellence in Leadership Awards Banquet on Oct. 17 at the Phoenix Downtown Sheraton. AFMA has been hosting this event since 1965. This year’s ceremony will honor Jim Nielsen, COO of Sprouts Farmers Market, as the Retailer of the Year; Paul Ratner, off-premise general sales manager […]
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Sun-Maid Raisins, Chiquita Banana Bread Mix Launch ‘Sweeter-Together’ Campaign
Sun-Maid Raisins and Concord Foods are partnering on a new promotion, Sweeter Together, for the holidays. Through December, a range of recipes featuring Sun-Maid Raisins and Chiquita Banana Bread Mix will be available to consumers online at Sweeter-Together.com. In addition, instant redeemable coupons (IRC) for $0.55 off the purchase of Sun-Maid Raisins (12-oz. or larger) […]