Crunch Pak Goes Back Stage At The Oscars

February 28, 2012 Crunch Pak®

Crunch Pak, the industry leader in fresh sliced apples, was backstage at the Oscars. The production staff of the 84th Annual Academy Awards contacted the company in early February asking if it would donate product for the show’s dressing rooms for the host, presenters, nominees and performers, as well as its executive and production offices.

MyWebGrocer Adds One Millionth Product

February 27, 2012 MyWebGrocer

MyWebGrocer, the leading provider of digital grocery solutions, just added its millionth product to their database – and it’s a nearby Vermont neighbor: Cabot Creamery. Over 114 retailers nationally, totaling over 10,000 stores, use MyWebGrocer’s database to power their online grocery solutions, including digital circulars, list building and eCommerce tools.

Meijer Donates $10,000 Through Retailer’s “Get Gifted” Online Holiday Contest

February 27, 2012 Meijer

Meijer has donated $10,000 to two southeast Michigan food banks as part of the retailer's nationwide online holiday contest, "Get Gifted," that also awarded one lucky winner – a Macomb County, Mich. resident – with $10,000 in Meijer gift cards. Meijer representatives and grand prize winner Vicki Spokes presented the $10,000 donation to Gleaners Community Food Bank and Forgotten Harvest last week. Both food banks are members of Feeding America®, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity with a network of 200 food banks nationwide.

Current Business Climate Cited For Layoffs At Akron, OH-Based Acme Fresh Market

Forty-five workers, or 2.3 percent of Acme Fresh Market’s staff, have been given layoff notices, effective at the end of this week. On Thursday, Acme attorney Frank Buck confirmed that the layoffs, which he said were attributable to current business conditions, were occurring across the Akron-based chain’s 15 stores.

Display A Wide Range Of Products With FFR-DSI's New Power Zone Flexroller Self-Facing System

February 27, 2012 FFR-DSI, Inc.

Display a wide range of products with FFR-DSI’s new Power Zone® FlexRoller™ Self-facing System. Versatile merchandiser creates an organized, easy-to-shop presentation compatible with a wide range of products for use in center store, warehouse racking or cooler case environments.