Month: August 2014

Raleigh Baker Redefines Sweet Treats

August 11, 2014 Sarah Chaney, Triangle Business Journal

Meet Paleo chocolate chip cookies, one of Kathryn Volpe's signature creations. And it's not just diet-friendly cookies that Volpe's whipping up in her apartment kitchen, but breakfast breads and even almond butter cups, which are comparable to Reese's. Both her Paleo and classic products are selling well, with 30 to 40 percent of sales online and the rest coming from wholesale retail outlets interspersed throughout Raleigh, American Underground and CrossFit kitchens. …

Scout Logistics Promotes Ryan Kern To Vice President Of Sales For West Coast – US Logistics

August 11, 2014 Scout Logistics Corporation

Scout Logistics Corporation, North America's leading perishable logistics specialist, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Ryan Kern to Vice President of Sales for West Coast – US Logistics. Ryan, a 15+ year veteran in the business, will be responsible for building sales with a focus on loads transitioning from the Western US to major international produce hubs throughout North America. …

Fred's Announces Key Additions To Its Merchandise Sourcing Team

August 11, 2014 Fred's, Inc.

Fred's Inc. announced that Craig Barnes and Kelly Ma have joined the Company and will lead its new sourcing team. Barnes assumes the role of Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Hardlines, bringing more than 20 years of progressive retail merchandising/sourcing experience to the Company. Ma, with eight years of experience in sourcing, product procurement, development, vendor selection, and financial planning, joins as Vice President, International and Domestic Sourcing. …

Registration Begins For National Grocers Association 2015 Show

August 11, 2014 The National Grocers Association (NGA)

The National Grocers Association (NGA) announced the opening of registration for The NGA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 8 – 11, 2015. …

Kroger Introduces Lower Pricing At Nashville-Area Stores

August 11, 2014 G. Chambers Williams III, Tennessean

Wal-Mart may call itself the "Low Price Leader," but the nation's largest grocer, The Kroger Co., says it's making its own stand on pricing, significantly lowering the costs of thousands of items in its Nashville-area stores starting Wednesday. …