Nominations Now Being Accepted For NCA Confectionery Leadership Award

Members of the National Confectioners Association are encouraged to nominate outstanding retail or wholesale customers for the 2018 Confectionery Leadership Award. The distinguished award recognizes the most innovative and passionate leaders and champions of the industry.

New Study Shows That Americans Are Not Eating Much Bread

August 31, 2017 Grain Foods Foundation

A new study published this month in the journal, Nutrients, shows that – contrary to popular belief – Americans' consumption of grain foods such as bread, rolls, tortillas and ready-to-eat cereals is very low, less than 15 percent of all calories in our total diets. However, this small quantity of grain foods is providing a disproportionately positive amount of critical nutrients we need to maintain health.

Target Redesign Shows Future Look Of Stores

Target is planning to remodel most of their stores in the next few years and we're already getting a look at what that may look like.

Invisipon Brings Manufacturer Digital Coupons To Independent Supermarkets

August 31, 2017 Invisipon, Inc.

Invisipon announced today that its cloud-based personalized digital coupon solution is now available to independent supermarkets providing independents with access to the same type of content widely available at most large supermarket chains.

Lidl Set For Charlotte Debut, Announces Four Store Openings

Two stores — at 9990 Charlotte Highway in Indian Land and 1005 E. Dixon Blvd. in Shelby — will open on Sept. 21. On Sept. 28, the location at 951 E. Hudson Blvd. in Gastonia will open as will another in Rock Hill’s Riverwalk development at 1260 Herrons Ferry Road.