By: Owen Covington MillerCoors will close its brewery in Eden — North Carolina's largest brewery — in September 2016, economic development officials confirmed Monday. "Today we made the difficult decision to close our brewery in Eden, N.C., in order to…
One-Size-Fits-All Proposal Fails to Consider Cost-of-Living WASHINGTON, September 1, 2015 – The Obama Administration has portrayed its proposal to expand the number of people covered by federal overtime rules as a means to bring extra pay to low-wage workers. But…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 30, 2015) – Southeastern Grocers today announced that on Saturday, July 4, all profits generated at BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores will be donated in support of Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program. The Independence Program is…
Everyone has their favorite brands for at least some of the things purchased for daily consumption, including both food and other household items. Whether considering breakfast foods, soft drinks, pet food, or even paper products, Americans often have their preferences.…
Most companies seem to have excessive pallets of merchandise that is either overstock or past dated. It’s taking up space that could be better used and benefit others.There is an easy way to rid your organization of that unwanted stock…
No matter how successful the industry is, there will always be bumps in the road. From technology to fuel prices, we will see constant changes and challenges around every corner. Click here to read more about the top 10 biggest challenges the…
A new year is always a time of reflection, and for small merchant owners there are no exceptions. With success coming in different shapes, sizes and even dollars, consider how you can help support your business in the year ahead to…
E-commerce accounts for less than 1% of the food and beverage industry's $600 billion in sales due in part to complex logistics and a struggle to guarantee freshness, according to a report from BI Intelligence. But with factors such as…
Social media overload is an issue for small-business owners, who face the challenge of determining whether networks such as Snapchat and Instagram are worthwhile. In this article, entrepreneurs share their experiences and offer tips for hiring social media specialists and…
Optimism Shines as National Retail Federation Forecasts Holiday Sales to Increase 4.1%Washington, October 7, 2014 – After a turbulent start to 2014, the National Retail Federation announced today it expects sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and restaurant…