By Madison.com Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) completed its acquisition of SABMiller last month, giving the megabrewer even greater global reach, but the real winner from this merger will actually be Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP), which acquired the other half of MillerCoors it didn’t already own. The one-time joint venture will now be the engine that fuels its new parent’s…
DetailsThe U.S. central bank announced that the credit card networks’ routing screens violate the law By NACS Online Recently the Federal Reserve Board published a clarification of Regulation II which implements debit swipe fee reform. One part of Regulation II protects retailers’ ability to choose which payment network to use for their debit transactions. Prior…
DetailsFor many consumers, protein means healthy By NACS Online From smoothies to salty snacks, consumers can’t seem to get enough of protein, reports Bloomberg. And for many consumers, protein has become code for healthy. In fact, when Americans seek out healthy products, protein is the term that’s searched for most, according to Mintel Group, with…
DetailsBy Grocery Order Tracking Inc. If you are looking for an inexpensive, simple way to meet the new Federal Grind Log Regulations, G.O.T. Systems is your answer. Introducing the Got Systems Electronic Grind Log: For close to 30 years, G.O.T. Systems has been providing tools for Independent Grocers to keep their customers happy, save money, and…
DetailsDeal will boost retailer/distributor’s fresh prepared capabilities By Progressive Grocer Midwestern grocery retailer and distributor SpartanNash will acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT), including Caito’s produce distribution and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables businesses, its newly constructed Fresh Kitchen facility for fresh-prepared foods, and Blue Ribbon’s logistics business. The $217.5…
DetailsBy Oil Price Information Service The federal government has moved a step closer to releasing the U.S. Agriculture Department’s final rule that enhances retailer requirements in the federal food stamp program – also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The rule has been sent to the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…
DetailsAs the leaves start to fall and with the apple orchards in full swing, there is no better time to pair Benchmark spirits with the changing season. Retailers looking to showcase a Halloween-themed spirit, need to look no further than Red Eye Louie’s Vodquila. Vodquila is a unique blend of vodka and tequila. The primary…
DetailsChicago and Dallas join a growing list of cities where the same-day grocery delivery service is available By NACS Online Amazon is expanding its same-day grocery delivery service, AmazonFresh, to two new cities: Chicago and Dallas. These new cities add to the growing list of regions where AmazonFresh is available, including recently-launched Northern Virginia, Boston,…
DetailsSupervalu had been trying to split off or sell the discounter for about a year By John Ewoldt // Star Tribune Supervalu sold Save-A-Lot on October 24th, the discount grocery chain that drove most of its growth in recent years, to a Toronto investment group for $1.37 billion. Supervalu had been trying to split off…
DetailsNACS survey finds that educational value and flexible hours were job benefits cited by those who worked in a convenience store during their college years By NACS Online One in six American adults (17%) has worked in a convenience store, gas station or corner store, and they say that their job gave them valuable experience…
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