Food Brokers Use Various Tricks To Move Items On Shelves
An industry of food brokers working for manufacturers visits grocers, earning about five percent commissions. They seek prime shelf placement by offering discounts, entertainment, or gifts, and sometimes pressuring buyers to stock specific brands. The piece notes the high stakes and evolving practices as computerization changes the broker‑grocer dynamic.
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FTC studies growth of away from home food market
The Federal Trade Commission announced a study on whether competition in the food service industry is changing as Americans spend more on meals away from home. The agency will examine large chains, franchises, and institutional buying groups to see if industry structure affects prices and choices.
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Senate rejects another Nixon antiballistic missile challenge
Washington action recounts Senate rejection of further challenges to President Nixon's Safeguard antiballistic missile plan. It notes two ABM sites approved last year in Montana and North Dakota, with two more planned in Wyoming and Mississippi, and details FTC concerns over retail competition and food service industry impacts amidst proposed funding and potential public hearings after firm responses due by Oct. 15.
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Traditional Line Lexington Boundary Question Emerges
Survey data from 1766 prompts debate over the traditional boundary between the North and South along the Mason-Dixon Line. Local historians and regional lawmakers weigh the implications for states’ rights and regional identity in longstanding border lore.
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