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Industry Partners

SpartanNash Sees 14th Consecutive Quarter of Positive Sales Growth

 By Kat Martin on Nov. 11, 2019

After announcing last quarter its exit from Fresh Kitchen and the resignation of CEO Dave Staples, SpartanNash posts positive sales and improvements to supply chain.

Retailers

Giant Eagle Launches AdvantagePay at GetGo Gas Pumps

 By Meg Major on Nov. 08, 2019

The Pittsburgh-based retailer expands loyalty rewards program to allow customers to pay for gas using their Advantage card at its 250 c-store locations.

CPG

Cadent Marketing Spending Study Grades Brands’ Price/Equity Scores

By Meg Major on Nov. 07, 2019

Increased penetration of private labels, omnichannel offerings and a changing retail landscape add more complexities to the P/E balancing act.

Fresh Food

Stemilt Launches Supermarket Training Program

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 05, 2019

The tree fruit grower-shipper launches an online program to help grocers train produce teams on the farm-to-fork process for popular fruits such as apples and cherries.

Retailers

ShopRite Unveils New Private Labels Customers Won't Hide

By Jon Springer and Kat Martin on Nov. 05, 2019

The retailer's new flagship brands, Bowl & Basket and Paperbird, combine value and innovation with modern brand style.

Retail Foodservice

Food PR Stunts Do Have Repercussions

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 31, 2019

The Lempert Report: Popeyes' sold-out chicken sandwich dominated news headlines across the country, and it showed us food marketing's unintended consequences.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Grocerants Should Learn From Fast Food's Labor Woes

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 25, 2019

The Lempert Report: Rising wages and a labor shortage of 1 million workers in foodservice has the grocery sector concerned.

Retailers

2 Fresh Thyme Locations Closing After 1 Year

By Kat Martin on Oct. 21, 2019

After opening in 2018, the retailer is closing stores in Ames, Iowa, and Grand Island and Lakeside, Neb., in November.

Retailers

Accurate Labeling Increases Customer Loyalty for Grocery Stores

Sponsored content from our partner DayMark Safety Systems on Oct. 01, 2019

Grab-and-go food options have become the norm throughout the food industry, with retailers looking for ways to set their business apart from the competition.

Retail Foodservice

Retailers Are Now Consumers’ Supply Chain for Menu Planning

By Bill Pizzico on Sep. 20, 2019

The dynamics of “a family of one” require operators and manufacturers to rethink their roles.

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