Challenge 1: Rising cost of doing business “Increasing costs of doing business are disrupting the entire retail supply chain,” reports Joe Tarnowski, VP of Thought Leadership & Global Media, RangeMe & ECRM. “Consumers and manufacturers alike are feeling the impact, and this is shaping how each behaves.” On the supply...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year, in our spotlight coverage of the WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year (ROTY), we ask the honorees to share their insights and advice for achieving success. When I asked Jon Roesser, General Manager for 2020 ROTY winner Weavers Way Cooperative Association, for a nugget of wisdom, he replied,...
Lycored announced that it is partnering with the Food Bank for Monterey County to spread positivity in communities throughout the U.S. with their "Letter to a Stranger" initiative. The campaign calls on industry professionals to write anonymous notes of encouragement, appreciation, and positivity that will be included with meals delivered...
Phoenix, AZ—The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation announced in a press release that it will donate $3 million to nonprofit organizations that specialize in nutrition education and fresh food access. This year alone, Sprouts will award 118 Neighborhood Grants totaling $725,000 to nonprofit organizations ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. The Foundation also...
Secaucus, NJ—Lycored celebrated the fourth annual Heart & Soil Day worldwide on September 26, according to a press release. Lycored celebrates each year by seeking out new ways to appreciate the natural world and shower communities in love. Rony Patishi-Chillim, CEO of Lycored, said in the release: “This year’s theme...
Savvy retailers want and need brands to up their game — to provide true category leadership. This does not mean brands need to spend money they currently do not have to invest in expensive tools. On the contrary, retailers need brands to educate them on who their shoppers are, how...
New York, NY - Mushroom lattes and kitchens that nourish — instead of just feed you — are two wellness trends you can expect to see in 2018, according to the Global Wellness Summit's international panel of more than 600 wellness experts. Results were shared this week and cover eight wellness...
In the category of developments to watch is Brandless, a San Francisco startup that launched in July with $50 million in funding. Brainchild of serial entrepreneurs Tina Sharkey and Ido Leffler, every item in the online store is $3 and many are good-for-you items in non-perishable food, health and beauty,...
