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Bakers Convention: Retailers Seek Innovation, Collaboration

AVENTURA, Fla. — Top executives from IGA and Whole Foods Market last week urged wholesale bakers to emphasize innovative products that reflect an understanding of the needs of both the retailers and their consumers.

IGA Urges More Baking Innovation

AVENTURA, Fla. -- Declining performance in some commercial baking categories is leading IGA to urge suppliers to embrace more innovation.

Low-Carb Trend Still Packs Punch: NMI 1

AVENTURA, Fla. -- The low-carb trend is alive and well, despite arguments from some quarters that it's run out of steam, according to Steve French, managing partner, Natural Marketing Institute.

Retailers Urged to Make Social Media Plans

LAS VEGAS — Social media is "the new world order of how we communicate," so independents have to make plans for how they'll participate, Dennis Host, director of marketing, Coborn's, said during an NGA Show panel here.

Independents Facing Unprecedented Data Challenge

LAS VEGAS — Independents are "under siege" from sophisticated shopper data tools of big retailers, said Gary Hawkins, CEO, Hawkins Strategic, during a session at the NGA Show here.

Storm Response Sparked New Lessons

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The response to Hurricane Sandy was an eye-opener for retailers, associations and the entire food industry, with plenty of lessons for future crises, said a panel of industry leaders at a Midwinter session here.

Dollar Channel Eyed for Continued Growth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The dollar channel will continue as a fast growing retail sector, and will compete with traditional retail not only for consumers, but also for the attention of suppliers.

Retailers, Suppliers Emphasize Consumer Experience

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Trading partners need to refocus the lens on how the consumer is experiencing stores and products, and there's more than one way to do it.

Dillon Closes Midwinter With Leadership Message

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kroger's Chairman and CEO David Dillon was given the stage for the final presentation at FMI Midwinter Tuesday, and he used the opportunity to offer leadership advice to attendees.

Putting Independent Spin on Mobile Marketing

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Independents have special opportunities when it comes to making strides with mobile-enabled consumers.

Consumer Eating Preferences Shift Further: Study

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It's no longer just about consumers doing less cooking. Now it’s also about big shifts in who is making the shopping decisions, what dayparts are critical, and what shoppers demand from stores.

FMI Show Returning to Annual Event

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The FMI Show, the longtime signature event of the Food Marketing Institute, will return to annual frequency beginning in 2014.

Retailers Press for Innovation Over Regulation

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Food retailers are challenging Washington to recognize that regulations aren't the best way to make progress on a host of business issues.

FMI Chairman Morganthall: ‘Collaboration Is a Requirement’

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When the GMA presents a collaboration award to the FMI's chairman, you'd expect to hear the recipient underscore the importance of working together.

Wegman, Smucker Honored for Achievements

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Call them the dynamic duo. Danny Wegman, CEO, Wegmans Food Markets, and Tim Smucker, chairman, The J.M. Smucker Co., received Hall of Achievement Awards here during the 2013 GMA Chairman's Lecture.