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The Packer’s editor Tom Karst visited Aug. 16 with retail consultant Mike Mauti about back-to-school promotions.

With more than 20 years of experience in the North American supermarket industry, Mike Mauti has learned “Retail 101” firsthand.

The mix of apple varieties is all shook up compared with 30 years, and Don Roper believes that is a good thing.

Blaze Pizza LLC, Bokhary Farms LLC, Nova Imports Canada, The Spice Essentials and West Coast Wild Foods Ltd., are new companies to the Market. Green Team Partners Inc., Litehouse Foods Inc., have updates.

Walmart reported $130.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter of its fiscal year, up 1.8% from the same time in 2018.

Naturipe’s new snacks feature berries, grapes, nuts and cheese, focusing on health and convenience.

Beggs Melon Co Inc., has been Endorsed. African Foodways Market, Fresh Prime, Global Food Imports Inc., Globimpex Inc. and Patel Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Plus companies updates.

Who sets the pace in your department?

Who sets the pace in your department?

The Packer’s 125th-anniversary issue is soon coming, and in a series of blog posts, I have described the results of a survey we posted in conjunction with our editorial efforts for the publication.