PLMA Designates January 2025 as Store Brands Month
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has officially announced that January 2025 will mark the first-ever Store Brands Month. This initiative, designed to highlight the strengths of store brands, is a collaborative effort involving retailers and manufacturers aimed at promoting…
Anticipating Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024: Key Trends and Insights
As the holiday season approaches, retailers are preparing for one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Over the years, these events have transformed from traditional one-day sales into extensive month-long promotions, offering…
5 Takeaways From PLMA's Private Label Trade Show
Manufacturers, retailers, and industry professionals converged this month in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago, for the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) trade show. The event, themed “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024,” highlighted the continued growth of private label products across various…
Food Waste Programs Do More Than Lower Landfills
In the United States, food waste is a significant issue, with an estimated 30% to 40% of food produced going to waste. Recent discussions at Progressive Grocer’s Grocery Impact event in Orlando, Florida, highlighted innovative collective efforts to tackle this…
How Save A Lot Is Meeting Customers Where They Are
In the fast-paced grocery industry, understanding and adapting to consumer behavior is crucial. The current landscape reveals a shift in shopping habits, with many customers now frequenting multiple grocery stores. During the recent Grocery Impact event in Orlando, Save A…
WAFC Adds Super King Markets Exec to Board
In a significant leadership move, the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has elected Jake Fermanian, Vice President of Super King Markets, to its board of directors. This decision not only symbolizes the alliance of one of Southern California’s most…
Retailers Speak Out on Anticompetitive Credit Card Market
On November 19, food retailers highlighted the challenges imposed by the “duopoly” of Visa and Mastercard during a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. This hearing is pivotal as it coincides with the proposed Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), promoted by…
Raley’s CEO Recognized With Award From Veterans of Foreign Wars
In a significant acknowledgment of corporate responsibility, Keith Knopf, president and CEO of The Raley’s Companies, recently received the Patriotic Citizen Award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). His recognition stems from the extensive programs and initiatives that Raley’s…
## California Passes New Law Regulating AI in Healthcare
In a significant legislative move, California has enacted Assembly Bill 3030 (AB 3030), establishing comprehensive regulations for the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the healthcare sector. This law, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, introduces essential…
AI Stock Bubble: Insights from the ECB's Financial Stability Review
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised critical concerns regarding the potential for a bubble in artificial intelligence (AI) related stocks. As AI technologies rapidly evolve and attract investment, the ECB warns that inflated expectations surrounding these assets could lead…
