Technology Is Changing How Your Customers Shop
by Rick Rusch/Special to The Shelby Report Rick Rusch Technology is impacting consumers’ behavior in virtually every aspect of life. Including grocery... read more
Capital Expenditures In 2013 Spur Cost-Cutting Measures
Independents today are energy- and economy-minded by Wendy Bailey/World Alliance for Retail Excellence & Standards Denver, Colo.—With a watchful... read more
Dippin’ Dots Invests $3.1M In The Ice Cream Of The Future
by Heather Blount/staff writer Dippin’ Dots LLC, the maker of novelty ice cream and frozen treats, announced plans for a $3.1 million modernization and... read more
Ice Cream Gets A Health Halo
by Heather Blount/staff writer Consumers looking for a frozen dessert at the supermarket have more choices than ever before. There’s still chocolate... read more
Transitioning Ownership…To Your Employees
by Susan Lenczewski Attorney Fafinski Mark & Johnson The owner of a small full-service grocery store business called several months ago with... read more
Dillons Manager Inspires Others With Positive Message After Personal Tragedy
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Having a bad day? Meet Steve Martinez. The Dillons store manager in Wichita, Kan., shares his remarkable personal story... read more
Diving Into Social Media Can Bring Up Valuable Info
Grocery is a hot topic on social media these days, with an estimated 10 million-plus industry-related digital conversations taking place each year. Grocery-related... read more
Social Media, Mobile Technology Increasingly Driving Shopper Behavior
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Kevin Kirsch, co-owner of Chevy Chase Supermarket in Chevy Chase, Md., understands the importance of technology and social... read more
