In the business of community care with Bracey’s
If the need is there, Bracey’s is willing to help! Katie Gallagher, dietician and spokesperson for Bracey’s Supermarket, Inc., joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to share the many ways Bracey’s cares for the communities it serves. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!
PA Dairymen’s Association shares the magic behind milkshakes
Well known for their luscious PA Farm Show treats, Dave Smith, executive director of the PA Dairymen’s Association, joins the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to talk milkshakes, PA dairy farms and connecting with the community. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!
Why PFMA membership matters to family-run Square One Markets
Lisa Dell’Alba, president and CEO of Square One Markets, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to talk about the opportunities and challenges of running a family-owned convenience store chain. Lisa, who is vice chair of the PFMA Board of Directors, stresses how working with associations is a key to success. If you enjoy Shelf […]
PA-grown, westward-bound: Growth and expansion at Yuengling
Scott McCance, chain account manager of convenience at D.G. Yuengling and Son, Inc. joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to share how the PA-based, multi-generational business has thoughtfully grown and expanded. Most recently, a joint venture with Molson Coors brought Yuengling to Texas. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!
What Safe Shop Certified means to High’s
Every retailer claims to have the cleanest space, tastiest sandwich and best customer service, but how do consumers know? Meghan Mattern and Michele Truelove of High’s convenience stores join the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association to share how they became Safe Shop Certified. The third-party certified, 10-point checklist of safety and sanitation measures is a new program that recognizes retailers […]
Modernizing and celebrating the PA Lottery
Shelf Confidence kicks off its second season discussing the modernization and 50th-anniversary celebration of Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association member the Pennsylvania Lottery! Executive Director Drew Svikto and Deputy Executive Directory of Sales and Retail Operations Eric Grubbs share what changes retailers and customers can expect. To learn more about the Lottery Sales Advisory Council, available training and more, […]
Build your sustainable strategy with World Kinect
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes partner World Kinect Energy Services on Shelf Confidence to discuss building a successful sustainability strategy at your business. Learn what services World Kinect offers PFMA members and how they can help you with your sustainability goals! If you’re ready to start or enhance your sustainability strategy with World Kinect, reach out to Cheryl […]
Retailer training helps prevent gift card scams
The loss of fraud from gift card scams hit an all-time high at $125.3 million in 2020. Katrina Boyer of PA Banking and Securities joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to talk about preventing gift card scams through retailer training. Grocery store and convenience store managers and clerks play an important role in identifying and preventing […]
Wegmans explores children’s health and nutrition
During Children’s Health Month this October, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Marda Heuman, RDN, LDN, Wegmans Food Markets Pennsylvania Division Nutritionist, to chat about children’s health and nutrition. Hear how to develop good eating habits as a family and strive for balance when it comes to what goes on your plate. Marda provides great resources for families […]
Sustainable packaging solutions with Stephen Gould Corporation
“We want to be a more sustainable company” is something Stephen Gould Corporation hears often. Stephen Sinnott and Brian Norcross of Stephen Gould join Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association to share how sustainable packaging solutions can get you there! Stephen and Brian cover everything from materials to cost to supply chain to branding. If you enjoy […]