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April 30, 2012
FMI forms partnership with TopSource to provide procurement solutions

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced that it has entered into a strategic business partnership with TopSource LLC, a sourcing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Topco Associates LLC.

Dallas -- The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced that it has entered into a strategic business partnership with TopSource LLC, a sourcing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Topco Associates LLC. FMI said the partnership will provide its members the opportunity to support the foundations of their growing businesses with significant savings related to costs in not-for-resale areas.

November 23, 2011
Retailers sue Federal Reserve

A coalition of retail organizations, including the National Retail Federation, the Food Marketing Institute and the National Association of Convenience Stores, have filed a lawsuit charging that the Federal Reserve failed to comply with a new law requiring it to reduce fees bank charge retailers when shoppers use credit cards.

New York City -- A coalition of retail organizations, including the National Retail Federation, the Food Marketing Institute and the National Association of Convenience Stores, have filed a lawsuit charging that the Federal Reserve failed to comply with a new law requiring it to reduce fees bank charge retailers when shoppers use credit cards.

The law, which went into effect Oct. 1, said that banks could charge a maximum of 21 cents when consumers use a debit card, down from an average of 44 cents per transaction.

May 10, 2011
FMI report: Shoppers continue to tighten their belts

Rising fuel costs, higher commodity prices and increasing international market demand for food are pushing food inflation higher and higher, according to the Food Marketing Institute’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released Tuesday.

New York City -- Rising fuel costs, higher commodity prices and increasing international market demand for food are pushing food inflation higher and higher, according to the Food Marketing Institute’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released Tuesday.

May 10, 2011
FMI report: Shoppers continue to tighten their belts

Rising fuel costs, higher commodity prices and increasing international market demand for food are pushing food inflation higher and higher, according to the Food Marketing Institute’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released Tuesday.

New York City -- Rising fuel costs, higher commodity prices and increasing international market demand for food are pushing food inflation higher and higher, according to the Food Marketing Institute’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released Tuesday.

April 19, 2011
FMI names government relations lead

The Food Marketing Institute said that it has appointed Robert Rosado as director of government relations.

Arlington, Va. -- The Food Marketing Institute said Tuesday that it has appointed Robert Rosado as director of government relations.

According to FMI, Rosado will focus on legislation that impacts supermarkets in the areas of food safety, health care, food deserts and the 2012 Farm Bill.

November 8, 2010
FMI Report: Economy, price wars remain top concerns for supermarkets

According to a Tuesday report by the Food Marketing Institute, supermarket sales grew just 0.12%...

November 8, 2010
FMI Report: Economy, price wars remain top concerns for supermarkets

According to a Tuesday report by the Food Marketing Institute, supermarket sales grew just 0.12%...

March 14, 2010
FMI spent $880K lobbying in Q4

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) spent $880,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby on the...

October 22, 2008
FMI CEO Search Committee Announces Selection

The FMI (Food Marketing Institute) CEO Search Committee announced its selection of Leslie G. Sarasin...

September 23, 2008
FMI Karen Brown Announces Retirement

Karen H. Brown, senior VP of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and corporate secretary to...

September 23, 2008
FMI Karen Brown Announces Retirement

Karen H. Brown, senior VP of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and corporate secretary to...

July 29, 2008
FMI Offers August Workshops and Webinars to Help Retailers Comply With COOL Requirements

Beginning Sept. 30, 2008, the government will require country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef,...

July 16, 2008
Report: Supermarket Pharmacy Business in Good Shape

The supermarket pharmacy business is healthy and growing in both services and tie-in opportunities, according...

July 16, 2008
Report: Supermarket Pharmacy Business in Good Shape

The supermarket pharmacy business is healthy and growing in both services and tie-in opportunities, according...

July 14, 2008
NRF Welcomes Organized Retail Crime Bill

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Food Marketing Institute welcomed Tuesday’s introduction of legislation...

June 30, 2008
Online Security Crackdown

Backlashes from these incidents are beginning to affect online-shopper confidence, with one-third of consumers saying...

May 31, 2008
ANew Tipping Point

While self service may not be a mission-critical solution just yet, a tipping point...

May 11, 2008
FMI Announces Elections of 2008 Board Members

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) recently announced the election of 30 directors to the FMI Board....

May 4, 2008
Report: Food Retailers Performed Well in 2007

Supermarket industry sales increased 4.6% in 2007, and same-store sales rose 4.2%, the highest...

May 4, 2008
Report: Food Retailers Performed Well in 2007

Supermarket industry sales increased 4.6% in 2007, and same-store sales rose 4.2%, the highest...

April 28, 2008
FMI’s CEO to Retire

The Food Marketing Institute president and CEO, Tim Hammonds, has elected to retire after serving...

January 31, 2008
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January 31, 2008
Healthy Changes at POS

New rules issued by the IRS are affecting the way many retailers process the...

January 22, 2008
FMI Presents Glen P. Woodard, Jr., Public Affairs Award to Giant Food VP

Barry Scher, VP,...

January 22, 2008
FMI Presents Glen P. Woodard, Jr., Public Affairs Award to Giant Food VP

Barry Scher, VP,...