NEW YORK — Kristal Sevcik, vice president of business development at AmeriQual Group LLC, has been elected chairperson of the board of directors of PLMA, the trade association for the global store brands industry. Sevcik, who most recently served as first vice chairperson, was chosen on March 21 at PLMA’s 2024 annual meeting and leadership donference
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI, The Food Industry Association, announced it is promoting key staff members to elevated roles. Krystal Register is promoted to vice president of health & well-being for her dedication and expertise in advancing initiatives that help connect the science of food and nutrition to overall health. Register has been especially instrumental in FMI’s
WASHINGTON – Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will remain big factors in the economy this year, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.“With the U.S. economy’s strength resting heavily on household spending, all eyes are on the consumer – and how consumers will respond the next few
WASHINGTON – Retail sales started strong in 2024, according to figures released Monday by the National Retail Federation. Sales in January nearly matched December’s holiday spending and rose significantly year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. “January sales continued the strong performance of retail sales in December, which is
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – FMI — The Food Industry Association on Friday presented its 2024 Executive Leadership Awards to seven executives who “exemplify excellence in the food industry through innovative leadership, community outreach, and stellar customer service.” The 2024 awards, presented at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference, went to: Brookshire’s Brad Brookshire; KeHe Distributors’ Brandon Barnholt;
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has launched a new home fragrance line called Club92 with scented candles, wax melts and reed diffusers. The line was created exclusively for DG by Slatkin + Co., which specializes in home fragrance. This curated collection of scents was designed to speak directly to the Dollar General customer’s unique home
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement for races in the NASCAR Cup Series. The Dollar Tree and Family Dollar brands will be present in all 38 races of the 2024 NASCAR season, including select races with No. 42 driver John Hunter Nemechek, No. 43 driver Erik Jones and No. 84
Boise, Idaho – Albertsons Companies Inc. posted solid sales gains for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, shining a positive light on the grocer’s strategy as it waits for a green light on its planned merger with Kroger Co. Third quarter fiscal 2023 highlights included: Growth in Identical Sales. Albertsons witnessed a 2.9% increase in
LAS VEGAS — CES 2024 kicked off with a high-profile series of keynote addresses, including one from Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, that positioned the event as the the venue to set the agenda for the year ahead in technology, business, and entertainment. The event welcomed more than 4000 exhibiting companies from across the globe to share
ARLINGTON, Va. – A new television ad from NACDS urges Congress to enact bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms that it has advanced in this legislative session. NACDS is warning against squandering the chance to protect Americans’ access to the pharmacies and pharmacists they trust and rely upon. In “Get It Done,” NACDS president and
KEASBEY, NJ – Wakefern Food Corp. says it is seeking new and delicious items for its Own Brands snack portfolio. Wakefern — the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners — today announced