Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer

January 23, 2025 Grocery Outlet

Mr. Jason Potter is a seasoned CEO, bringing more than 30 years of grocery retail experience and a track record of driving earnings growth and shareholder value. He joins Grocery Outlet from The Fresh Market, a specialty grocery retailer of fresh, gourmet food and prepared meals, where he has served as CEO and a board member since March 2020.

National Grocers Association (NGA) Applauds FTC Efforts to Hold Power Buyers Accountable & Protect Independent Grocer Competition

The FTC reinforced its commitment to promoting fair competition and strengthening Main Street America by addressing the illegal promotional practices implemented by dominant retail chains, or power buyers, to gain unfair advantages in the marketplace. By enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), the National Grocers Association (NGA) commends the FTC’s commitment to fulfilling its responsibility to protect competition and ensure all consumers can get fair prices and more choices.   

Savor (and Save) this Season with Whole Foods Market’s 12 Days of Cheese

December 5, 2024 Whole Foods Market

Handpicked by Whole Foods Market’s Specialty Cheese team, which includes Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs) recognized by the American Cheese Society for their exceptional knowledge and skills, these distinctive cheeses showcase the best of the best when it comes to high-quality artisanal offerings and are perfect for creating an elevated cheese board or festive spread.

Weis Markets Announces Promotions of Doug Becker to Vice President, Fresh Merchandising and Angela Charnosky to Vice President, Enterprise Services

December 5, 2024 Weis Markets

Mr. Becker has more than 40 years of store-level and merchandising management experience. In addition to meat, he now oversees the Company’s produce, deli/food service, bakery, seafood and floral departments. He reports to Bob Gleeson, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing.

Current Protein Promotional Environment at Retail

July 26, 2021 The Beef Checkoff

Some of the greatest tools that retail stores possess to drive consumer demand include various promotional incentives, such as circulating advertisements or digital circulars featuring items, displaying items in prominent positions or with signage in the stores, coupons, and markdowns.