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…
According to new data from IRI, 15% of shoppers will be boosting their purchases of natural, organic and premium products in the coming year. "The word 'premium' means different things to different consumers," said Susan Viamari, IRI's editor of thought…
Association Donates $50,000 to the Feeding America Food BanksRaleigh, NC (June 11, 2014) –As part of the 19th Annual North Carolina General Assembly Legislative Food Drive, the CFIC and the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) joined with Senate President Pro…
In the carrot vs. stick approach for improving the impact of the food stamp program, the carrot appears to be winning in South Carolina.A pilot program approved by the state Legislature last year to double the value of food stamps…
CFIC Executive Director Lindsey Kueffner attended the recent Day in Washington, held by the National Grocers Association (NGA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI), and the Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE). CFIC was well-represented by Omar Jorge of Compare Foods; Teross Young…
Food has been slow to gain momentum in online retail, but brick-and-mortar stores can find success in the space by offering a combination of home delivery and click-and-collect options. Online-only grocers may be best served by implementing "virtual stores" that…
Check out these links to help you comply with laws and regulations regarding seasonal and youth employment. Employee, Intern, or Contractor? The Department of Labor estimates that 70 percent of businesses are in some way out of compliance with the…
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Quick and Easy tips to market your store! Introducing Click and Mortar from MWCBK and our partners at SnapRetail. Click & Mortar is a quick and easy resource for indie retailers to learn the latest on how to promote your…