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U.S. Beverage Alcohol Forum Plays to Packed House at WSWA

The third annual U.S. Beverage Alcohol Forum was held at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) 70th Annual Convention & Exposition April … Continue reading

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Meijer Opening 200th Store

Meijer will open its 200th store in Swartz Creek, Mich. on May 16, continuing its commitment to support the communities it serves by creating … Continue reading

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Accommodate Our Complex Needs or Lose Our Dollars: Millennial Shoppers

The insatiable curiosity surrounding the Millennial generation (current age 18-35) is certainly not a new topic – but the importance of this complex demographic … Continue reading

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GFSI Recognizes GLOBALG.A.P.’s Integrated Farm Assurance and Produce Safety Standard

GLOBALG.A.P. North America has announced that the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized its Integrated Farm Assurance and Produce Safety Standard, according to … Continue reading

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NGA Releases Grocery Retailing Payments Study

The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Balance Innovations released the results of their joint 2013 Grocery Retailing Payments Study, designed to create understanding of industry payment practices … Continue reading

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Two from United Supermarkets to Receive Leadership Awards from Ventana Research

Two members of the leadership team at United Supermarkets, will be among those recognized later this month with Ventana Research’s 8th annual Leadership Awards. … Continue reading

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FMI Applauds Senate Vote on Marketplace Fairness Act that Supports Changing Retail Landscape

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) welcomed the U.S. Senate’s strong support of the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743). The legislation garnered 69 votes for final … Continue reading

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Two Councils to Launch at United Fresh 2013

Two new United Fresh councils will convene for the first time at United Fresh 2013 in San Diego, May 14-16. The Produce Marketing & … Continue reading

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Alto-Shaam Welcomes New VP of National Accounts

Alto-Shaam has announced the addition of Brian Zornes as the new vice president of national accounts – retail. Previously the vice president of supermarketsSales … Continue reading

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Weis Markets Launches 5th Annual Paws For Pets Promotion

Weis Markets announced the launch of its fifth annual Paws for Pets program that collects monetary donations, pet food and supplies for local animal … Continue reading

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MyWebGrocer Introduces Mobile Commerce App for Online Grocery Shopping

MyWebGrocer, a provider of digital solutions to the grocery and CPG industry, has launched a new mCommerce app, bringing mobile grocery shopping to consumers … Continue reading

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Dole Declares National Salad Day

One of the world’s largest salad providers is challenging food bloggers and salad lovers nationwide to take their passion for salad further than ever … Continue reading

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Study Shows Consumers are Willing to Pay a Premium for Branded Meat

 Are consumers more loyal to some branded meat products than others? How much of a premium are they willing to pay for their preferred … Continue reading

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Avocado Sales Grow by the Bagful

Retailers have an opportunity for potential increased sales and distribution of the bagged avocado segment, according to a recently published report by the Hass … Continue reading

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NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo Sold Out

The confectionery and snack industry’s most successful, world class event expects more than 14,000 trade professionals to descend on its sold out show floor … Continue reading

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New Food Retail Industry Outlook is Personal, Digital and Virtual

Food Retailing 2013: Tomorrow’s Trends Delivered Today, unveiled by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), is an analytical expression of the future of the supermarket … Continue reading

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Jelly Belly Now Direct to Canada

Jelly Belly Candy Company is now managing Canadian retail accounts on a direct basis as the distributor of Jelly Belly beans and other fine … Continue reading

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FMI Announces 2013 Store Manager Award Winners

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) honored four grand prize winners for its 13th annual Store Manager Award presentation at FMI’s professional development conference, Future … Continue reading

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New LED Lighting Guidelines A Landmark for Retailers

A new LED Checklist will help retailers objectively assess the quality, efficiency and robustness of white LED luminaires according to Siobhan O’Dwyer, VP and … Continue reading

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Canadian Supermarket Chains Takes Stand Against Controversial Pig Cages

The Retail Council of Canada announced that all eight of the largest Canadian supermarket chains—Walmart Canada, Costco Canada, Metro, Loblaw, Safeway Canada, Federated Co-operatives, … Continue reading

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Shoprite Named Top Retail Employer in the Capital Region

A new survey just released by the Albany Times Union ranks ShopRite Supermarkets as the top retail workplace in the Capital Region, and second … Continue reading

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ShopRite of Niskayuna Head Chef Receives Award

ShopRite of Niskayuna, NY is pleased to announce that Head Chef Melissa Sheridan has received the Achievement of Food Service Excellence Award from the … Continue reading

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NFRA Adds Promotional Power for Dairy Month

“Destination for Delicious Goodness” messaging will be front and center this June as the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) and leading manufacturers … Continue reading

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Neogen Introduces Meat Species Identification Service

To address the growing global concern around economic adulteration and food fraud, and to complement its fast and accurate test kits designed for use … Continue reading

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Weis Markets to Increase Capex Budget To $135 Million

Weis Markets announced it would invest $135 million in its 2013 capital expenditure program, an 8 percent increase compared to the year prior. Company … Continue reading

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