Todd Buhrows’ Post

Please take a look at this article about grocery stores. In 1982, 52% of groceries were purchased at small, locally owned independent grocery stores, compared to only 22% today. As a locally owned grocery store, we must work hard to ensure our stores are clean, offer incredible services and fresh perishables, and give back to the local community. We provide excellent career opportunities and the opportunity for the 1st job for so many teenagers. However, it takes much work to compete when suppliers and large chains break the law to get better deals. I love to compete on a fair field; we win and lose some, and that is the way it should be. I only ask we enforce the laws on the books, making it fair and helping those who live in areas not served by traditional grocery stores. https://lnkd.in/gqFDd8Ks

The recent deaths of children from consuming unsafe food sold in unregulated spaza shops has shocked us all, creating outrage and emphasising the need for change in the informal food retail sector. These heartbreaking events demand immediate action and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decisive mandate to register all spaza shops within 21 working days is a critical step toward ensuring consumer safety and fostering a vibrant, inclusive economy. This is a wake-up call that we must all heed. The economic significance of spaza shops South Africa is home to about 100 000 spaza shops, with a significant portion operating informally. Many operate outside regulatory frameworks, contributing to health risks, counterfeit food distribution and unfair competition. Recent investigations by the department of small business development highlighted the circulation of counterfeit and unsafe food products. Compounding the issue, many of these shops are run by undocumented foreign nationals, which adds layers of complexity to enforcement and compliance. Cyril Ramaphosa | Parliament of the Republic of South Africa| #SpazaShops | #SmallBusinessDevelopment | #Food | #TownshipEconomy | #Economy https://lnkd.in/dS4fZg8e

"OMG"-Media report on Queensland Greens proposal to impose even tighter controls on our major supermarkets. Do people really understand commercial enterprises and free market activity? Do people understand the true reaction from such actions? Plans like those being proposed by the Greens will not attract new operators let alone encourage our current incumbents to continue to invest in the future of the industry. Do we really understand (or want to understand) what causes food inflation? Maybe we should also ask the supermarkets what they need to help lower food prices? #Supermarkets #FoodInflation #Solutions #Controls?? #ActionsvsReactions

What are your thoughts on food prices in Canada? Time for a fundamental change? Do companies need to move away from driving shareholder value to delivering value for customers? Price deflation? Where does conscience fit into price inflation and profit generation? Could they be brave enough to bring down the prices? #loblaw #canada #retail

Another great article about the distorted supply chains behind your groceries. For the independent food suppliers out there, how many of you are pressured by large retailers to lower your prices to levels that force you to raise them for smaller retailers in order to survive? How many of you have been forced to supply product for free in order to get your foot in the door with a major chain? Do you wish there were tools or organizations that could help you withstand these pressures? Have you successfully resisted without losing sales? https://lnkd.in/encVN3Uf

#Canada's example of #grocery stores growing food on their rooftops highlights the potential for urban agriculture in Pakistan. By utilizing #rooftops in densely populated cities, #Pakistan can enhance food security, reduce transportation costs, and provide fresher, locally grown produce. This approach not only maximizes limited urban space but also promotes #sustainability and #resilience in the face of food supply challenges. Implementing similar initiatives in Pakistan could help address food shortages and contribute to a more self-sufficient and #environmentally conscious food system. #foodsecurity #greenfood #organicfood

Defra is urging UK supermarkets to champion British produce 🍅🐄 Do you know what Defra is? It’s the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The aim is… → To make it easier for consumers to support local goods. → Boost the economy. → Lessen environmental impact by cutting down on carbon emissions. Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Co-op are proving their efforts. All with a focus on committing to sustaining the UK food system and sourcing locally. This will help more shoppers ‘buy British’ because of how accessible these options are… Do you make an effort to buy local produce? https://lnkd.in/eRU-mrA7

It's not just a Canadian thing folks! UK supermarkets now being summoned to parliament to justify high profits and the French government calls "shrinkflation" - a rip-off. follow me for business ideas and marketing from around the world. If you are local small business wishing to grow and thrive in Edmonton, then we should talk. Afterall, having heymrpromo in your back pocket is worth its weight in gold. #food #shrinkinflation #grocery #uk #france #europe #supermarkets #governmentwatchdog #supermarketchains #grocerystores #economy #retail #shoppers #consumergoods #consumerpackagedgoods #shrinkinflation #foodindustry #groceryindustry #grocerystores #edmonton #yeg #smallbusiness #marketingtips #marketingstrategy #heymrpromo #yeglocal #edmontonbusiness #alberta #businessgrowth #marketingandadvertising #retail #franchise #marketingcoordinator

A powerful article by Stacy Mitchell on the growth of food deserts that paralells the loss of local independent supermarkets and other Main Street businesses (pharmacy, hardware, etc). We're begining to see a paradigm shift in the perspective of the public and elected officials who recognize our loss of Main Street America is a crisis. Our country already has many of the necessary tools to begin reversing this trend, but it will take bipartisan action to ensure all businesses have the opportunity to compete. https://lnkd.in/eazgqFRe

Australia’s major supermarkets should face penalties of up to $10 million for breaches of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, says new report. See the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q02sw61f0 #australia #supermarket #foodandgrocery #codeofconduct #grocery #fmcg #fmcgbiznz