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- BI-LO promotion offers college basketball tickets
BI-LO shoppers can earn tickets to basketball games at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina by buying qualifying Southern Home items with their My BI-LO Bonuscard. Through the retailer's "No Dough" promotion, shoppers receive a voucher for two regular-season men's basketball games. Progressive Grocer
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- Technology is expected to drive 2013 retail trends
In 2013, more consumers will use mobile devices to make purchases, e-commerce will move toward a direct-to-consumer model and social media will continue gaining relevance, according to Forbes. "Building and distributing a successful brand in the Internet era is about addressing the new behaviors of an evolving customer base by leveraging the changing landscape and its new dynamics," said Brett Markinson, founder of Sole Society, a direct-to-consumer shoe company. Forbes
(12/17)
- Breakfast food is sizzling, Mintel says
The breakfast-food category grew from $10 billion in 2007 to $12 billion in 2011, and it could reach $15.7 billion by 2017, according to Mintel. "While price will continue to play an important role when it comes to breakfast foods, Mintel's research shows that consumers are willing to pay more for higher-quality breakfast products," analyst Carla Dobre-Chastain said. Progressive Grocer
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- Chevy Chase Supermarket keeps focus local
Jason and Kevin Kirsch, owners of Chevy Chase Supermarket in Maryland, try to sell local products and encourage fellow small-business owners to come in and make pitches. "We work under the theory that small businesses should support each other," Kevin Kirsch said. Patch.com/Chevy Chase, Md.
(12/17)
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- Fresh Market and Utah Jazz play together on wellness
The Fresh Market is partnering with the Utah Jazz to offer healthful snacks at the grocer's produce stand in the arena, with proceeds supporting the YMCA of Northern Utah. The team's JazzFit program promotes fitness and wellness, Jazz President Randy Rigby says. "By partnering with Fresh Market on this innovative collaboration, we are now able to further promote our objectives by offering additional healthy options at our concession stands," Rigby said. Progressive Grocer
(12/17)
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- Coca-Cola reinvents the beverage aisle
Coca-Cola is testing the Beverage Aisle Reinvention, a program to improve the shopper experience in the beverage aisle by improving signs, organization, lighting and other elements. "We used shopper insights to completely reinvent the entire sparkling-beverage aisle to deliver an irresistible shopping experience in a way that will drive profitable growth," said Ron Hughes, director of shopper-experience innovation at Coca-Cola Refreshments. Progressive Grocer
(12/17)
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- Tesco expands veal offerings
Tesco meat counters have added Rose veal offerings to include a rump steak, a sirloin steak and a veal joint. "Our expert butchers will be on hand to help customers with tips on how to prepare Rose veal," said Sean McCurley, director of counter foods. "If it proves as popular as our branded high-welfare veal range, we will look to extend it further in the new year." The Grocer (U.K.)
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- Food-safety advocates fear "fiscal cliff"
Automatic budget cuts that will result if lawmakers don't prevent the "fiscal cliff" might be bad news for food safety, advocates say. "There is no fixed list of activities that the FDA will drop without this money, but significant programmatic and manpower reductions would be impossible to avoid," said Stephen Grossman, deputy executive director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA. FoodSafetyNews.com
(12/17)
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