Calorie Count Delay Praised by Retailers
Convenience stores will use the delay to work with the FDA for the ability to post calories in a centralized location NACS Online The Associated Press reports that calorie counts…
Pepsico Invests in Healthier Foods and Beverages
Company is advancing its goals to transform its product portfolio and offer healthier options through an agreement with Partnership for a Healthier America NACS Online PepsiCo Inc. announced last week…
Kroger to Open New C-Store Concept
Kroger’s convenience store division launches a new banner, Fresh Eats MKT By NACS Online The Kroger Co.’s convenience store division has unveiled its newest small format store, Fresh Eats…
Creating Trusts For Your Children
By: Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* Some parents want to benefit the children immediately with gifts or an inheritance, while others want to attach strings and continue to maintain protection.…
Prepared Foods Will Continue to Drive Growth
by Karl Smith/SVP-member value, Produce Marketing Association // the Shelby report Prepared meals in supermarkets have gone from an intriguing trend to a force to be reckoned with. Who is driving…
Central Grocers Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
By Kristen Cloud // The Shelby Report Central Grocers Inc. on May 4 announced that the company and all of its subsidiaries have voluntarily elected to file for relief under Chapter…
Fresh Departments Continue to Dominate Grocers’ Differentiation Strategies
PG’s Annual Report reveals top in-store drivers By Bridget Goldschmidt // Stagnito Business Information Is fresh overrated? Well, no. Although nonperishable products have definitely gained traction as part of…
Goodbye, Candy Counter: CVS Embraces Store Redesign
Nathan Bomey , USA TODAY Three years after abolishing tobacco sales, the nation’s largest drugstore chain is reducing space devoted to junk food and general merchandise. CVS Health plans to accelerate a store renovation project,…
Is Nation’s First Soda Tax Working As Intended? New Study Says Yes
Posted by Kristen Cloud // The Shelby Report A new study of Berkeley’s tax on sugary drinks, the first in the nation, suggests that it may be accomplishing its goals.…
Supervalu and Unified Grocers Marriage to Create $16B Business
Posted by Terrie // The Shelby Report Supervalu is acquiring California-based Unified Grocers in a transaction valued at approximately $375 million. Supervalu President and CEO Mark Gross said on a conference call Tuesday morning…