Gallery: Nonfood category standouts
Five categories had solid sales increases in the nonfoods department read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Loblaw wins 2014 FICO analytics award
Loblaw Cos., Toronto, has been named winner of the 2014 FICO Decision Management Award for Analytic Excellence for its PC Plus loyalty program. read more Supermarket News
Retailers shift promotions to nonfood categories
The majority of key nonfood categories profiled in SN’s Annual Category Guide posted flat to modest sales increases. SN Social read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: Socially conscious shoppers (video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert says it seems more and more that consumers are taking on the role of the socially conscious buyer more seriously. read more Supermarket News
Kroger wins two health and wellness awards
Kroger Co. said Thursday its commitment to employee health and wellness has earned it two awards. read more Supermarket News
Retail Supply Chain Conference 2015
The 2015 four-day event will feature major retailers and industry leaders with firsthand experience creating and implementing supply chain practices into their respective companies. Location Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention … Continue Reading →
2015 AWMA Marketplace & Solutions Expo
The AWMA Marketplace & Solutions Expo: The Conference for Convenience Distributors is an annual event taking place each February, serving convenience wholesale distributors: the buyers and sellers of candy, snacks, … Continue Reading →
Hannaford: No comment on reported Demoulas interest
Hannaford Bros. Supermarkets on Thursday declined comment on a Boston Globe report indicating it had offered to buy all or part of the troubled Demoulas Market Basket chain, while debate … Continue Reading →
Sprouts reports strong Q2 results
Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix, said Thursday improved earnings and the success of its first store in the Southeast have reinforced its faith in the broad appeal of its operating model … Continue Reading →
USDA to hold public meeting for Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) are sponsoring a public meeting on Aug. 12, 2014, in preparation for … Continue Reading →