Two initiatives were introduced at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show that quickly garnered the interest of many attendees. Gary Hawkins, who is founder and chairman of the Center for Retailer & Technology (CART) and a new initiative called Personiphi, spoke to The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves at the show about them. The initiatives seek […]
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Sheridan: Independent Grocers Keep The American Dream Alive
“The independent grocer represents the American Dream fulfilled, and it is your entrepreneurial spirit that keeps our communities vibrant,” said Joe Sheridan, president and COO of Wakefern Food Corp. and chairman of the National Grocers Association (NGA) board, as he shared the stage with NGA President and CEO Peter Larkin on Feb. 10 at the […]
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Fresh Encounter’s Mike Needler Sr. Receives Zaucha Award
During the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) board of directors dinner Saturday, Mike Needler Sr., CEO of Fresh Encounter, was awarded the 2012 Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Needler, a successful entrepreneur whose business was founded in 1964 and has grown to 29 stores in Ohio and Indiana, is recognized as an outstanding leader in […]
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Marsh Trial Under Way In Indianapolis
Don Marsh, former CEO of Marsh Supermarkets, testified in his defense on Feb. 7 in response to accusations that he “engaged in fraudulent and deceitful behavior while serving as the chairman of CEO of the company” and diverted “company funds to finance his extravagant lifestyle,” court documents show. The civil trial in the U.S. District […]
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Consumer Being Hoodwinked By Credit Card Surcharge Bill
by Linda Doherty/NJFC President The New Jersey Legislature has fast tracked legislation that would prevent retailers from charging credit card transaction fees to consumers and yet credit card companies and big banks can continue the predatory practice of charging retailers exorbitant credit card fees. A few things are curious about this rush to legislate. Not […]
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Delhaize To Cut 500 Jobs, 33 Sweetbays Closing Sooner Than Expected
Delhaize America is cutting about 350 corporate jobs and also eliminating 150 open positions as part of reorganization. The Salisbury Post reports that Delhaize America, parent company of Salisbury, N.C.-based Food Lion, notified workers via email Tuesday of the impending layoffs, with all the cuts coming above the store-manager level, according to the report. Sweetbay […]
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Niemann Foods To Acquire Four Hickman IGA Stores
Jim Hickman, president of Hickman’s IGA, and Rich Niemann Jr., president and CEO of Niemann Foods Inc. (NFI), an associate-owned company that operates under the County Market and several other retail banners, jointly announced Monday the signing of a purchase agreement for NFI to acquire four Hickman stores. The stores are located in Mexico, Vandalia, […]
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GMO Food-Labeling Bill In New Mexico Voted Down
A New Mexico Senate bill that would have changed food-labeling practices has died on the Senate floor. Albuquerque Business First reports that Senate Bill 18, which would have required companies to label genetically modified food as such, was voted down late last week when the Senate voted not to adopt a committee report. “Even though […]
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Spartan Becomes First In Its Market To Introduce MessageWrap
Checkout stands at 82 Family Fare, Glen’s Markets and VG’s stores in Michigan have become moving message boards with colorful, eye-catching graphics and messages printed on antimicrobial conveyor belt covers. That’s according to Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spartan Stores, which says the move is one of the newest ways in which supermarkets are reaching consumers with […]
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Ahold USA Names Van Dam EVP Of Supply Chain, E-Commerce
Ahold USA has appointed Jan van Dam to the position of EVP of supply chain and e-commerce. In this role, which will be based in Carlisle, Pa., van Dam will report directly to COO James McCann and will be transitioning into his new assignment in April. van Dam will focus on leading a supply chain […]
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Stater Bros. Partners With Heart, Stroke Association For Campaign
Stater Bros. Charities is teaming up once again with The American Heart and American Stroke Association (AHA) for the 12th year of the “Have a Heart, Save a Heart” campaign to raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers, respectively. Last year’s Stater Bros. “Have a […]
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Super Saver Store At Lincoln’s Fallbrook MarketPlace Opening Next Week
A brighter, more open look will greet shoppers when they visit the Super Saver store at Lincoln’s Fallbrook MarketPlace development in Nebraska. The new store, which opens at 8 a.m.Wednesday, Feb. 6, is located near the intersection of Nebraska Highway 34 and Fallbrook Boulevard in the Fallbrook MarketPlace retail development. With the opening, parent company […]
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Familiar Face Fills New Position At IGIA
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA), a state trade association that represents the food industry including chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores, mass merchandisers, wholesalers, brokers, manufacturers and distributors, has added an events and education manager to its staff. While the position is new, the person filling it is no stranger to the association. Jordan […]
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Kroger Opens In Griffin, Ga.; Hosts Re-Opening At Store In Athens
Kroger’s new 94,000-s.f. store —which brings approximately 180 new jobs to Griffin, Ga., as well as an array of products, amenities and services—opened at 1524 Hwy. 16 West on Jan. 23. The new Kroger features a fuel center, Starbucks, expanded deli department, bistro and sushi bar, full-service meat/seafood department, floral department, expanded Natures Market, drive-thru […]
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Activate Rolls Out In N.Y. With Distribution At Food Emporium, Fairway
Activate, the nutrient-enhanced line of water beverages, and creators of the fresh twist cap technology that stores vitamins separately from the water, has announced its 2013 distribution roll out to leading New York City retailers, including Food Emporium and Fairway. After a successful 2012 with high double-digit growth through West Coast and national distribution, the […]
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Spartan Stores Signs Distribution Agreement With Chief Super Market
Spartan Stores Inc., a leading regional grocery distributor and retailer, has entered into a distribution agreement with Chief Super Market Inc., under which Spartan Stores will be its primary wholesale grocery supplier. Chief currently is supplied by Supervalu. Chief operates 12 stores in Northwest and West Central Ohio under the Chief and Rays banners. Spartan […]
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Report: Retailers Must Differentiate From Restaurants
At the height of the economic downturn, many consumers flocked to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and other retailers looking for a deal on prepared foods. But now that the economy is recovering from the recession, some consumers are purchasing retailer meal solutions (RMS) less often than they did just two years ago; in fact, […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Second Nebraska Location Next Month
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its newest location in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 12. The Omaha store at 17602 Wright St. will be the company’s second location in Nebraska, with an additional store in Lincoln. Natural Grocers, based in Colorado, offers only natural and organic products on its shelves: shoppers will find only […]
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Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Adds Three New Flavors To Lineup
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt has added Coconut, Mango and Vanilla Bean to its line of frozen Greek yogurt bars. The new products will double the company’s current offerings, now with a total of six flavors in its portfolio. Beginning in February, all the new flavors will be available in major grocery retailers nationwide with a […]
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Study: American Consumers Face A ‘Tomato Cliff’
A new pricing study finds that American consumers are facing a “tomato cliff” that will result in huge premiums for fresh tomatoes at the supermarket, or else they will be forced to go without fresh tomatoes, if the U.S. terminates a trade agreement with Mexico at the request of a group of Florida growers. If […]