Russia bans food imports
According to The Wall Street Journal, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev responded to new Western sanctions by banning imports of a wide range of foods. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Cannibalization, competition ding Fairway Q1 sales
Fairway Group Holdings said Thursday that same-store sales declined by 1.7% in the fiscal first quarter due in part to sales cannibalization from new Fairway stores and the impact of … Continue Reading →
J. M. Smucker acquires Sahale Snacks
The J. M. Smucker Co. has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Sahale Snacks Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in Seattle, Wash. IFT Daily News
Coca-Cola invests an additional $5 B in Africa
The Coca-Cola Co. and its African bottling partners have announced a new investment of $ 5 billion, to be made over the next six years. IFT Daily News
Cannibalization, competition ding Fairway Q1 sales
Fairway Group Holdings said Thursday that same-store sales declined by 1.7% in the fiscal first quarter due in part to sales cannibalization from new Fairway stores and the impact of … Continue Reading →
International Sweetener Colloquium
Co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association and the International Dairy Foods Association, the International Sweetener Colloquium has long been considered the industry’s premier meeting. Location Waldorf Astoria Orlando 14200 Bonnet … Continue Reading →
U.S. sales gains pace Delhaize Q2 as Europe lags
Delhaize Group said Thursday that “substantial” inflation helped the retailer post a 3.3% gain in comparable-store sales during the fiscal second quarter. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News
U.S. appeals court upholds COOL rule
According to The Hill, the U.S. Court of Appeals rejected a challenge to the Agriculture Department’s meat labeling rules. IFT Daily News
Coupon 101/102 Workshop
The Association of Coupon Professionals has scheduled its cutting edge, interactive coupon educational seminar — Coupon 101/102 Workshop — on Oct. 8 at the Westin O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill. (Chicago). Location … Continue Reading →
Pathmark, like Waldbaums, drops loyalty card
Pathmark is the latest banner of A&P to drop its loyalty card, according to ads breaking this week. read more Supermarket News