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Strong 2019 Positioned Independent Grocers Well for Strange 2020

The Independent Grocers Financial Survey found that independents saw a 2.5% increase in same-store sales.

Fresh Food

Meat Sales Gains Soften as Pandemic Enters 5th Month

Sales still up 15% over last year, but the week ending Aug. 2 saw the lowest year-over-year gains.

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3 Ways to Boost Shopper Engagement Post-Pandemic

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV for BUSINESS on Aug. 12, 2020

As state economies open back up, it’s not just restaurants that are likely to see their businesses change.

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Winsight Live: Catching Up With Choice Market Founder Mike Fogarty

By WGB Staff on Aug. 11, 2020

Choice Market owner and founder Mike Fogarty joins Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert as a special guest. Fogarty shared details of the latest Choice Market store; its new e-commerce initiatives, including delivery via an electric vehicle; expansion plans; and what he’s seen during the pandemic.

Fresh Food

Dole Companies Partner With No Kid Hungry

By Kat Martin on Aug. 07, 2020

In the absence of school meal programs due to COVID-19, this partnership marshaled resources to provide meals for children in need.

Retailers

Natural Grocers Reports ‘Very Strong’ Q3 Results

By Jennifer Strailey on Aug. 07, 2020

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage reports its net sales increased $40.7 million to $265.1 million for Q3 fiscal 2020, ending June 30.

Fresh Food

What's Behind the Huge Sales Increase in Plant-Based Meats?

By Phil Lempert on Aug. 06, 2020

The Lempert Report: COVID-19 has contributed to the boost as consumers reevaluate their choices and take sustainability into consideration.

Retailers

Festival Foods Mark Skogen on What Makes a Successful Leader

By Angelyn Pinter on Aug. 06, 2020

FMI sits down with the CEO, who talks servant leadership, team building and killing stupid rules.

Retailers

Gelson’s Hatches New Enterprise

By Kat Martin on Aug. 06, 2020

This Southern California retailer isn't going to let social distancing stand in the way of offering customers its favorite roasted peppers.

Retailers

Ingles Markets’ Net Sales Rise 12% in Q3

By Kristina Peters on Aug. 06, 2020

The grocer also saw an increase in net income, as well as operating and administrative expenses due to additional safety measures related to the pandemic and a second appreciation bonus payment.

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