The financial performance of independent operators mirrored the national economy during fiscal 2013, with some retailers growing sales, margins and profits while others lost some of the gains they made … Continue Reading →
The addition of Safeway Canada stores provided Sobeys with a 35.4% boost in sales and even higher gains in profitability during the fiscal first quarter, according to Sobeys parent company … Continue Reading →
Kroger Co. reported another quarter of solid earnings on Thursday. read more Supermarket News
Nut butter sales are sky-rocketing and the variety has never been greater. read more Supermarket News
Contract talks broke off Wednesday night between Fred Meyer and Teamsters Local 117, which represents approxiamtely 400 employees at the chain’s Puyallup, Wash., distribution center. read more Supermarket News
Retail pharmacies are vying for share of Americans’ arms this flu shot season with cause marketing campaigns and discount offers. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News
Higher produce prices triggered by drought conditions in California have adversely affected performance at 99 Cents Only stores, the discounter said Thursday. read more Supermarket News
SN interviewed retailers, consultants and agency executives to find out what they’ve learned about the do’s and don’ts of Hispanic marketing. read more Supermarket News
The demand for gluten-free foods is increasing. However, because gluten is a structure-building protein essential for formulating leavened baked goods, obtaining high-quality gluten-free bread is a technological challenge. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
By Kelly Gates At a time when almond, cashew, walnut and other nut butter sales are soaring, a recall affects the segment. read more Supermarket News
