On September 28, the Food and Drug Administration announced that due to the complex clearance and implementation process they were unequipped to implement the food facility biennial registration procedure mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that was set…
Among holiday shoppers, 88% plan to research prices online before purchasing, according to a survey by PriceGrabber. As for factors influencing the buying decision, 77% of shoppers cited free shipping, 74% said price cuts, 55% noted coupons and 44% mentioned…
A study by J.D. Power and Associates found that satisfaction with mail-order pharmacies is 22 points lower than satisfaction with physical pharmacies. "The erosion in customer satisfaction with mail-order pharmacies may foretell challenges to their business model, as prior to…
U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month to the highest level since February, bolstered by a brighter hiring outlook. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 70.3. That’s up from 61.3 in August, which was revised…
Analysts say Swipe Fee Reform Saving Up to $18 Million/Day. Retailers finding a variety of ways to pass the value along to their customers. WASHINGTON, September 26, 2012 – With the first anniversary of debit card swipe fee reform approaching…
On September 19, Publix Super Markets, Inc. announced that it has signed a lease for a store in the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina area located at Providence Road West and Johnston Road in Ballantyne. The store will be part of…
The Raleigh News and Observer ran an article on North Carolina’s adoption of the 2009 Food Code that went into effect on September 1, 2012. Of note, is the fact that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services…