New December Items at MGC

Monday, December 5th, 2011

World Kitchen Old Fashion Bag Beef JerkyWorld Kitchen Old Fashion Bag Beef Jerky
6/12 Oz #13920

World Kitchen Peppered Bag Beef Jerky
6/12 Oz #13921

World Kitchen  Teriyaki Bag Beef Jerky
6/12 Oz  #13922

 
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Categories : New Items, Product News

BIC has launched a “Support The Troops” Collectors Series®, featuring patriotic and military-themed imagery.  Through December 31, 2012, a donation of $0.09 for every BIC “Support The Troops” Lighter sold will be made to support the USO’s programs and services.

“BIC is very pleased to offer this special Collectors Series,” said Traci Gentry, vice president – Marketing, BIC Consumer Products USA. “We are proud of the work that the USO does to support the men and women who are serving in the military, as well as their families. These lighters will appeal to consumers who want the opportunity to show their patriotism and support for our troops.”
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New October Items at MGC

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

GoneSmoke Odor SprayWhy Smell Like Smoke?
Simply spray GoneSmoke® lightly over your hair and clothes or in your car to remove smoke and other odors.
It’s that easy! GoneSmoke® Odor Eliminator 12/1 Oz. #29575

Categories : New Items, Product News

New September Items at MGC

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Chico Bakery Pepperoni And Cheese RollChico Bakery® Pepperoni & Cheese Roll 24/5.5 Oz #78345
Chico Bakery® Pepperoni & Hot Pepper Roll 24/5.5 Oz #78346
Chico Bakery® Double Stuff Pepperoni Roll 24/5.5 Oz #78347
UP2U® Bubble Fresh/Sweet Mint 12/14 Piece #3631
UP2U® Berry-Melon/Fresh Mint 12/14 Piece #3629
UP2U® Mandarin Strawberry/Spearmint 12/14 Piece #3633
UP2U® Daylight Mint/Midnight Mint 12/14 Piece #3632
Airheads® Big Bar P-Lem/Orange 24/Count #2808
Airheads® Big Bar Blue Raspberry/Cherry 24/Count #2807
Airheads® Big Bar Strawberry/Watermelon 24/Count #2809

Categories : New Items, Product News

MGC Is Fully Operational Despite Earthquake

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Dear Valued Merchants Grocery Company Customers,

We would like to let you know that we are thankful that today’s sudden earthquake has passed and everyone here at Merchants Grocery Company is safe and sound. Products will be delivered on time and with the same care and speed as always.

Elvin V. Smythers
President/CEO

Merchants Grocery Company is proud to announce that Chris Smythers was awarded the Lorillard Lou Gordon Humanitarian Award. This award was presented to the individual who has contributed the most to their community and best represents outstanding citizenship.

Chris graciously accepted the award on behalf of all the members of the Merchants Grocery Company family. He showed his appreciation for growing up in the business and being a part of great associations like the Virginia/North Carolina Wholesale Distributors Association.

Categories : MGC News & Events

Proctor & Gamble “Little Things” Household (U.S.) from Jessica Sanders on Vimeo.

Combos 540687 Incorrect Best Before Code

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Please be advised:
An issue was found last week  where the bag and case had different best-before dates on the 7 oz. Pizzeria Pretzel variant for Combos.  The date on the case is correct and it should be 2012 (the bag states June 2011).

Resolution:
1)  Customer may return product to Merchants Grocery Company and credit will be given for quantity shipped.
2)  Customer will be given the opportunity to reorder the product if they want.

Categories : Product News, Recalls

New July Items Available At MGC

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Mallo® Cups Dark 24/1.6 Oz. #2852

Mallo® Boyer Smoothie Cup 24/1.6 Oz. #2851

Annabelle® U-No Candy Bar 24/1.5 Oz #3004

Annabelle® Look Candy Bar 24/1.5 Oz #3006

Annabelle® Big Hunk Candy Bar 24/2 Oz #3003

Airheads®Pink Lemonade 36/ #2593

Clipper® Deadlist Catch Lighters 100/Tray #84089

Funtastic® Roll Caps 4 Pks24/4”X7” #42110

Mike & Ike® Red Rageous 24/Reg. #2679

Sweetarts® Chewy Mini’s 12/King #4061

Kelloggs® Keebler Jumbo Fudge Sticks 8/1.1 Oz #7239

Kelloggs® Jumbo Peanut Butter Sticks 8/1.1 Oz #7241

Kettle Chips® Sea Salt 6/2 Oz #6192

Kettle Chips® Jalapeño 6/2 Oz #6195

Kettle Chips® Sea Salt/Vinegar 6/2 Oz #6193

Kettle Chips® Salt/Pepper 6/2 Oz #6196

Kettle Chips® Backyard BBQ 6/2 Oz #6194

Andy Capp® Hot Fries 8/8 Oz #5908

Andy Capp® Cheddar Fries 8/8 Oz #5894

Planters® Bg 5-Alarm Peanuts 12/6 Oz #4958

Planters® Delux Tube Mixed Nut 12/2.25 Oz #4957

Planters® Delux Tube Cashews 12/2.25 Oz #4956

Uncle Ray`s® Jalapeño Chips 12/3.25 Oz #6003

Uncle Ray`s® Green Onion Chips 12/3.25 Oz #6004

Uncle Ray`s® Salt/Pepper Chips 12/3.25 Oz #6005

Lance® Gold N Cheese Cracker 8/6 Oz #6585

Royal Blunt® Ez Roll Xxl Wet Mango25-2Packs/Box #2140

Royal Blunt® Ez Roll Xxl Blueberry 25-2Packs/Box #2144

Royal Blunt® Ez Roll Xxl Krush 25-2Packs/Box #2143

Royal Blunt® Ez Roll Xxl Sour Apple 25-2Packs/Box #2142

Royal Blunt® Ez Roll Xxl Purple Grape 25-2Packs/Box #2141

Top® Starter Kit Tobacco-Menthol 12/Box #2193

Categories : New Items, Product News

On June 21st the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued nine new graphic warning labels that will appear on every pack of cigarettes and all cigarette advertising in the U.S. beginning on October 22, 2012. These new warning labels are required as part of the Family Smoking Prevention & Tobacco Control Act and represent the first new warning labels in almost 25 years. The new labels depict graphic images, including a picture of a man smoking through a tracheotomy hole in his throat and a horribly diseased lung, and will cover half the front and back of every pack and 20 percent of each large ad.

The FDA chose these nine images from 36 proposed pictures and the final images were selected after the agency reviewed various research and studies on the issue. Each of the new warning labels will include a quit smoking hotline number.

During a recent FDA conference call following the announcement, FDA officials indicated that distributors and retailers would have an unlimited sell-through period for cigarettes in inventory that do not have the new warning labels. This unlimited sell-through period is similar to the one that AWMA helped secure for cigarette packages that contained descriptors such as “light”, “ultra-light” etc.

For more information on the new FDA cigarette warning labels you may visit their Web site: http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/CigaretteWarningLabels/default.htm