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Retailers

Grocers Feeling Effects of Government Shutdown

Problems with EBT benefits are starting to take a toll.

Retail Foodservice

Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade Bans Fast Food Chains

The Lempert Report: The efforts are part of a citywide initiative to transform the attraction into a community gathering place.

Retailers

Plastic Bag Bans Gain Steam in 2019

By Natalie Taylor on Jan. 16, 2019

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a statewide ban, and Big Y announced plans to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2020.

Fresh Food

SNAP Processing Tech Gets More Complicated for Farmers Markets

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 10, 2019

The Lempert Report: A major provider pulled out of the business following exclusion by federal-appointed contractor.

Retailers

Will California Ban Paper Receipts Next?

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jan. 08, 2019

The "Skip the Slip" bill could make digital the default unless a customer requests otherwise.

Wellness

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Funding Commercials to Fight Soda Tax

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 08, 2019

The Lempert Report: The companies have spent millions of dollars on the effort, according to The New York Times.

Wellness

Why We Must Demand a Clear Definition for 'Natural'

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 07, 2019

The Lempert Report: The FDA still does not have an official designation for the term.

Industry Partners

CGA Taps Kelly Ash to Lead Government Relations

By WGB Staff on Jan. 04, 2019

New VP will serve as the trade association’s chief lobbyist and will manage all aspects of its advocacy efforts.

Retailers

ShopRite Owner Blames Soda Tax for Philly Closure

By Jon Springer on Jan. 03, 2019

The controversial measure dinged sales at a Haverford location by 23%, Jeff Brown says.

Wellness

NYC Health Department Wants to Cut Added Sugars

By Phil Lempert on Dec. 21, 2018

The Lempert Report: Retailers can give a helping hand by putting pressure on the brands they sell.