Month: August 2014

ABA Opposes Multi-Million Dollar Duties On Mexican Sugar Imports

August 27, 2014 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA) strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to impose duties on all imported sugar from Mexico.  “This move will only continue to penalize bakers as they struggle to provide fresh, wholesome products to Americans in this sluggish economy,” said Robb MacKie, ABA President and CEO.  “Making it more difficult to secure adequate supplies of sugar may lead to another supply crunch: a recurring theme within the archaic U.S. sugar program.” …

ABI Research: Electronic Shelf Labels Revenues To Reach US$2 Billion By 2019

August 27, 2014 ABI Research

Over the next 5 years Electronic shelf labels (ESL) are set to grow beyond retail markets in legislated countries, with revenues increasing six fold to almost US$2 billion by 2019. …

Earth Fare's FL Opening Prompts Price Comparison With Competing Grocery Stores

August 27, 2014 Meredith Rutland, Florida Times-Union

When Jacksonville's first Earth Fare grocery opened last week, some questions popped up in most shoppers' minds: What are the prices like, and how do they compare to the competition? …

Chicago’s Shifting Grocery Landscape Mirrors Changing City Economics

August 27, 2014 Natalie Moore and Monica Eng, WBEZ

Once upon a time Jewel and Dominicks ruled the grocery game in Chicago with more stores than any other chain. Now, Jewel, under its third new owner in 14 years, is facing stiff competition. And Dominicks? It doesnt exist anymore. …

Freshen Case Displays With FFR's Weighted Base Sign Holder

August 27, 2014 FFR Merchandising, Inc.

Freshen case displays with the clean-look appeal of FFR Merchandising’s new Weighted Base Flat Sign Holder. …