Retail & FoodService

From its humble beginnings 30 years ago as a small produce-only store in Cornwall, to its growth into the ever-expanding regional grocery chain it is today, Farm Boy executives have stuck to a simple lesson: stay clear of the competition. …

If Greensboro were to send Trader Joe’s packing, it would be one of the few communities in the nation to spurn the popular purveyor of quirky products. In the faddish world of retail marketing — at least for the time being — getting a Trader Joe’s ranks right up there as a hallmark of community cachet. …

Meijer, the Grand Rapids-based retailer, announced today the appointment of J.K. Symancyk to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for the company, along with the addition of Peter Whitsett to the Meijer team as Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing. …

The National Restaurant Association estimates that 48 million Americans will order takeout or delivery food from a restaurant while watching the professional football championship game on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5. In addition, 12 million are expected to visit a restaurant or bar to watch the big game. New National Restaurant Association research also shows that salsa/dips/spreads, chicken wings and pizza are considered must-have foods on game day. …

In an effort to continue their commitment to provide sustainable and effective products to the foodservice equipment industry, Champion Industries recently introduced a complete series of food waste decomposition equipment to eliminate food waste at the source through a sustainable and money-saving system. …