Springfield, MO's Legacy Bagelry Is Going Wholesale-Only

Kyle Gerecke, owner of Legacy Bagelry & Coffee Bar, conceded that the news came out of left field. The building where he's rented space for three years recently sold, he said, and he has to vacate the premises soon. If possible, he'll move his bagel shop and reopen a retail space. In the meantime, he'll be doing wholesale business only.

La Brea Bakery Celebrates Even More Everyday Heroes This Thanksgiving

November 2, 2016 La Brea Bakery

This Thanksgiving, La Brea Bakery—North America’s #1 Artisan bread brand—is doubling last year’s campaign to celebrate ten everyday heroes who serve their communities by working on a holiday many spend with loved ones. Now in its second year, the Thanksgiving Heroes campaign helps friends and families say “Thank You” to these men and women by nominating them to receive a delicious, heartfelt holiday meal delivered to where they work on Thanksgiving Day to share with their co-workers.

Discount Grocery Aldi Heads Into Wealthier Areas

Are suburban consumers ready to give up the familiar grocery experience for bare-bones stores where they have to do their own bagging and leave a quarter deposit for a shopping cart? That’s what Aldi and other deep-discount chains are betting as they make a big expansion push across the U.S.

Walmart & Kroger In Virtual Tie For Number One Position For Retailers

November 2, 2016 Kantar Retail

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have topped the rankings of best-in-class manufacturers in the 2016 annual U.S. PoweRanking® survey released by Kantar Retail today. Competition also intensified in the retailer rankings, with Walmart and Kroger finishing in a virtual tie for the No. 1 position.

Alabama Grocers Association Gives Annual Year Awards And Hosts Legislative Speakers At Food Industry Finest Luncheon

November 2, 2016 Alabama Grocers Association

The Alabama Grocers Association held their annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Wednesday, October 26th honoring their retailer, wholesaler and vendor of the year award winners. Speakers included John Merrill, Secretary of State and Dr. Kevin Elko, Motivational Speaker.