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Two easy things anyone selling food can do with food that isn’t selling — get wholesome food to people (through food rescue or discount sale) and compost. Extra points for not having it in the first place! If you’re in Southeast Michigan and want some help, give us a ring.

A new beef supply chain consultative model called Ranch2Retail is working to bridge the gap between ranch and retail perspectives. 🥩 Learn more in our interview with Lamar Steiger, founding partner and president of Ranch2Retail. https://brnw.ch/21wN7hU #beef #SupplyChain #BeefSupplyChain #retail

The National Provisioner interviewed our co-founder & president Lamar Steiger about Ranch2Retail. R2R is here to help "straighten out the wrinkles" and allow each segment in the beef supply chain to "make money together". Give it a listen and comment with your thoughts or questions! #beef #supplychain #beefsupplychain #retail #agribusiness

While not a year for mega-acquisitions, 2023 saw several significant purchases within the c-store channel, with major players buying several iconic convenience-retail brands. Click through to see the Top 40 convenience-store chains, ranked by unit count. The full list of the Top 202 c-store chains will be published in June #convenience #mergersandacquisitions 7-Eleven Alimentation Couche-Tard Casey's Murphy USA EG America Cumberland Farms GPM Investments, LLC AmPm Thorntons LLC TravelCenters of America Extramile Convenience Stores LLC QuikTrip Wawa, Inc. Kwik Trip, Inc. Maverik, Inc. Sheetz United Pacific Love's Travel Stops RaceTrac Anabi Oil Corp Yesway Sunshine Gasoline Distributors Inc Global Partners LP Alltown Fresh United Refining Company Stewart's Shops Corp Smoker Friendly Bolla Oil Jacksons Food Stores CrossAmerica Partners LP Royal Farms GetGo Café + Market Majors Management, LLC MAPCO Express Delek Applegreen Par Mar Oil Company RaceWay Refuel Operating Company, LLC CEFCO Convenience Stores

There's a clear relationship between preference and revenue, and Texas Roadhouse shows us how it's done. Here’s why Texas Roadhouse excels: 1. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: An 8-ounce steak with two sides costs $16.49 at Texas Roadhouse, compared to $18.29 at LongHorn and $19.79 at Outback. Lower prices draw in customers. 2. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Inside, Texas Roadhouse creates a lively atmosphere with a central bar, vibrant ambiance, and visible meat displays, encouraging customers to spend more. 3. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: While Outback has a similar overall preference score, Texas Roadhouse often becomes the first choice for diners, driving more traffic. 4. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: With low-end prices and premium upsell options, Texas Roadhouse maximizes revenue from each customer. This blend of affordability, engaging atmosphere, and smart upselling fuels their impressive revenue growth. Texas Roadhouse's success story is a testament to the impact of strong brand preference. 💪 #MSWResearch #MarketResearch #BrandGrowth #ConsumerInsights

3 things to know about Class 3 walk-behind vehicles and why they might be the perfect solution for #food manufacturers and #grocery distributors. “Operators and managers know their day-to-day challenges, and with the right partnerships and equipment, they can meet those challenges and do their jobs even better.” Read the full Grocery Dive article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q1BrL0 #bigjoeforklifts #forklift

There are always (at least) two sides to every story! Especially when it comes to retail supply chains. The retail buying landscape is a complex animal essentially centred around many parties trying to gett the consumers (us) the best possible prices at the tills whilst maintaining a profit. But there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to make a good deal happen that often the standard media articles will never see or discuss. Check out our latest podcast where we discuss some of the other things you should think about!

Building Bridges Across the Mid-Atlantic: Proudly connecting through distribution centers in DC, Jersey, PA, Boston, and soon, New York! #AmericanFoods #foodandbeverage #FoodService #FoodServiceIndustry #WholesaleDistribution #ExcellenceDelivered #TopFoodDistributors #QualityFood #WholesaleExcellence #Wholesalefooddistribution

RELEX Solution's Ulla Huopaniemi has written a great piece on the topic of fresh optimisation in the April edition of Retail World Magazine. Check out pages 62-63 for more! #Insight #Grocery #Optimization.

For those in the industry, +1% on a several hundred million dollar business can be invested in many ways. For example - 1. Store remodel 2. Opening a new store (like Edwards did!) 3. Reward high performing employees 4. Launching a new loyalty program 5. Fund a favorite charity No matter how the profit gains are invested, always make sure that you employ software that delivers an ROI. #software #profits #retailsuccess