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New Brands Drive Growth of Las Vegas Market Temporary Exhibits
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (May 25, 2023) – Las Vegas Market's Gift and Home Temporary Exhibits continue to experience major growth, with new brands accounting for some 20% of the nearly 400 exhibitors to be presented at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, July 30 - August 2, 2023. In addition to overall cross-category growth, there is a surge of new gourmet and housewares exhibitors confirmed for the summer 2023 edition. "The Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits are the perfect discovery destination for attendees this summer, " said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president and chief revenue officer. ... |
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Inflation is Moderating, but Consumers Still Feel the Pinch of High Food Prices and Manage Their Food and Overall Spending Accordingly
CHICAGO, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to the April Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation is moderating, rising 4.9% less than a year ago. However, food prices rose 7.7% between April 2022 and April 2023. Adding to the impact of food inflation are economic factors like increased consumer credit debt, depletion of savings built during the pandemic, and cutbacks on pandemic-related government credits and subsidies. To manage their food spending, U.S. consumers are finding ways to manage higher food costs by shopping at value retailers, spending less on non-food purchases, switching to store brands, and canceling committed expenses, like subscriptions, ... |
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KeHE Reimagines the In-Store Shopping Experience with Smart Shelf Tags
Naperville, IL – May 18, 2023 - KeHE, one of the largest distributors of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, has partnered with Cornerstone Consulting and its brand Cornerstone for Natural™ to enable a tech-forward experience for suppliers, retailers, and consumers with Smart Shelf Tags. Consumers want more information on the products and brands they use and consume daily, and Smart Shelf Tags offer instant digital content on in-store products via hyperdynamic QR codes. “We’re in a new era of consumer access, and we want to empower our suppliers and retailers to deliver what customers want – instant information ... |
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GC Buying Group Preps for GCX: Connect at July Atlanta Market
Dallas, May 23 – GC Buying Group returns to Atlanta Market in July to continue the summer focus on education, new products, and new GC vendors. The two-day event will begin Wednesday with special demos at the GC Booth on the 8th floor of Building 2, followed by the GC Party in the Kitchen, 5-7pm for Store and Vendor Members, and Reps. Thursday’s education day will feature training presentations by key Vendor Members and networking group discussions among Store Buyers. A Mini Showcase highlighting vendors new to GC membership will also include new product introductions from current vendors. As the ... |
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Shoppe Object Sold-Out Summer Show Will Expand Global Reach & Home Resources
New York – May 10, 2023: The Summer 2023 edition of Shoppe Object, New York’s premier trade event for curated home and gift, will take place August 13-15 at Manhattan’s Pier 36. The sold-out biannual event will deliver a major uptick in international brands hailing from 24 countries and will showcase a strategic expansion of products for the home. Among the show’s returning highlights are the Black Lives Matter Action Initiative, which offers subsidized booth space for Black-owned brands, a NOURISH section, featuring small-batch beauty and gourmet, and the show’s selected Artist of the Season, who inspires the season’s visual ... |
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Private Labels Capitalise on the Cost-of-living Crisis in Europe
BRACKNELL, Berkshire, England, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, today launched its latest biannual "FMCG Demand Signals" report for Europe. Covering France, Italy, Germany, Spain, UK, and Netherlands, the six largest markets in Europe, the report reveals that the sector has reached a tipping point: private labels outpaced the popularity of national brands across nearly all categories. Private labels now make up 38% of total fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) value sales in Europe (€229 Bn). The report forensically unpacks the impact of the pandemic, inflation, and the cost-of-living crisis on over 230 FMCG ... |
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Anuga and UNIDO Cooperate Under the Motto “A world without hunger is possible”
Cologne, Germany…Two internationally operating food industry players, Anuga and UNIDO, are coming together this autumn to discuss the challenges of the global food industry, address the opportunities and solutions, and, above all, bring important players together for joint projects. The promotion of economic growth and sustainable developments in the food industry will be the focus of this professional exchange that will take place during Anuga 2023, the world’s leading food fair for the retail trade and the foodservice and catering markets. “We have won over a strong partner in UNIDO, which asserts itself as a global sustainable industrial development,” said ... |
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IMC Trade Shows Recognized Among Nation’s Fastest Growing Events
(May 15, 2023) – Some 21 buying events produced by International Market Centers (IMC) in 2022 have been named to Trade Show Executive’s list of fastest-growing trade shows in the United States, with Atlanta Apparel, Atlanta Market, Las Vegas Apparel, Las Vegas Market, LightFair® and Shoppe Object among the magazine’s "Fastest 50" Class of 2022 and "Next 50" honorees. “IMC is pleased to have so many of our events acknowledged as being among the nation's fastest growing in 2022,” said Bob Maricich, IMC CEO. “These prestigious honors reflect the substantial growth of the industries served by IMC’s markets as well ... |
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Boska Shows Sustainability Impact As A Certified B Corp
Bodegraven, NL, May 11, 2023 - BOSKA Food Tools, the manufacturer of award-winning cheesewares, chocowares, pizza tools, kitchen knives, and more, releases its first IMPACT report as a certified B Corp™ since the company’s December 2022 designation. Detailing the progress of civic and sustainable initiatives, BOSKA aims to be transparent and accountable as the organization shares its dedication to continuous improvement and their “Quality = Sustainability” vision. With the company’s B Corp™ and materiality assessments, BOSKA’s goal is to demonstrate how the company prioritizes people, the environment, and society, while further defining how to improve their social and environmental impact. ... |
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Good Food Awards Announces 2023 Award Winners
Portland, OR (April 21, 2023) – On the eve of Earth Day, the Good Food Foundation is proud to recognize 237 exceptional food and drink crafters in 18 categories from across the United States as this year’s Good Food Award Winners. Chosen through a rigorous blind tasting process from nearly 2,000 entries, these exceptional makers rose to the top on the basis of taste, while also demonstrating an outstanding commitment to sustainable environmental and social practices. Nearly half of this year’s Winners, 46%, are first-time awardees, and the majority are small businesses, with less than $1 million in yearly revenue. ... |
