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FMI Reveals 2019 Store Manager Awards Finalists

Employees from Meijer, Fry's and Giant Food Stores among the list.

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FMI, Nielsen Expand Efforts for Digitally Engaged Food Shopper Study

The report will explore seven focus areas to help reduce grocers' "learning curve."

Retailers

How Multicultural Shoppers Could Shape Grocery

By WGB Staff on Apr. 10, 2019

Prepared foods, socially responsible brands and digital offerings are among the top desires of these varying demographics.

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FMI Appoints Director for Supply Chain and Sustainability

By WGB Staff on Apr. 01, 2019

Marjorie DePuy will bring awareness to the link between the two fields.

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FMI Names New Manager of SQFI Sales Division

By WGB Staff on Mar. 28, 2019

Gigi Vita has held leadership positions at the Dairy Farmers of America and PepsiCo.

Technology

Is Apricart the New Shopping Buddy?

Mar. 18, 2019

The Lempert Report: Where the Stop & Shop and IBM app Shopping Buddy left off, a new technology called Apricart takes flight.

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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Mar. 05, 2019

The anti-electronic-cigarette and tobacco warrior reportedly stepped down for personal reasons.

Retailers

Metro Renews Dunnhumby Alliance for Long-Term Partnership

By WGB Staff on Mar. 01, 2019

The Canadian retailer will continue using the data science firm to further transform the customer experience across 600 grocery stores while bolstering its loyalty program.

Fresh Food

Organic Produce Sales Soared to $5.6B in 2018

By Natalie Taylor on Feb. 27, 2019

The category is up 8.7% from the year prior, according to United Fresh’s latest report.

Retailers

Trade Scene: 2019 FMI Midwinter Highlights

By Meg Major on Feb. 08, 2019

Top grocery leaders converged in Miami in late January for FMI’s 2019 Midwinter Executive Conference, including 1068 registered attendees, 230 of which were from the retailer and wholesaler communities from 35 states and five countries. Click through to check out top highlights of the event, which had the theme "Upending the Apple Cart," along with speakers and retail newsmakers who were on the scene.