International Cake Exploration Societe 36th Annual Convention & Show Aug. 4–7

On behalf of the 2011 Carolina Convention and Show Committee, we would like to invite you to attend the 36th Annual International Cake Exploration Societé Convention and Show in the “Queen City” of Charlotte, North Carolina, August 4 – 7, 2011. We look forward to showing you what southern hospitality and charm is all about!

FFR-DSI Unveils New Clip-On Stem Base

June 24, 2011 FFR-DSI, Inc.

Mount signs to most fences, bins and shelf fronts with FFR-DSI’s new Clip-On Stem Base. The versatile base is a practical solution for mounting stem-based signage to most standard wire fences, bins, glass and metal shelf fronts.

Whole Foods Co-CEO Sets Goal Of 1,000 U.S. Stores

Whole Foods Market Inc. expects to one day have 1,000 stores in the United States, up from around 300 currently, co-Chief Executive Walter Robb said on Tuesday.

Sacramento Grocery Pendulum Swings Back Toward Small, Organic Food Stores

Sacramento's grocery landscape, transformed in the 1990s with warehouse stores like Costco and Sam's Warehouse, is shifting once again. This time, the new players are chains with smaller stores promising organic food at middle-class prices.

When It Comes To Spending Decisions, Women Are In Control

Women control the majority of purchasing decisions in a household and their influence is growing. Women across the world are expanding beyond traditional roles to influence decisions in the home, in business and in politics. Marketers have a massive opportunity to better connect women with the products they buy and the media technologies they use to make a positive impact both in their lives and in the bottom line.