The Lempert Report: Snacking power (video)
According to an exclusive Lempert Report quick poll, snacking is closely catching up to meal occasions in popularity. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Gallery: California grocers pilot healthy cooking program
The Healthy Cocina Initiative offers freshly prepared chicken mole enchiladas with avocados at a low price and, alternatively, the fresh ingredients so customers can make the enchiladas on their own. … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Custom beer creations
Craft beer consumers get to try new flavors without having to buy an entire six-pack at Best Market. read more Supermarket News
Peter Lynch elected to real estate board
Peter L. Lynch, former chairman, president and CEO of Winn-Dixie Stores, has been elected to the board of directors of Retail Properties of America, Oak Brook, Ill. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
NLRB orders hearing in Mrs. Green’s union dispute
A judge for the National Labor Relations Board will hear arguments in a dispute between Mrs. Green’s Natural Market and eight former employees who say they were fired because they … Continue Reading →
Billion dollar choices for Hillshire Brands
Processed-meat supplier Hillshire Brands has some deciding to do. After Pilgrim’s Pride offered $ 6.4 billion to purchase Hillshire earlier this week, Tyson Foods threw its hat in the ring … Continue Reading →
Fairway posts $8.8M loss in Q4
Fairway Group Holdings reported a loss of $ 8.8 million on sales of $ 200.3 million in the fourth quarter, which ended March 30. read more Supermarket News
Costco: Home delivery is OK but store visits are better
Costco Wholesale Corp., Issaquah, Wash., is continuing to test home delivery, but it believes the appeal of strong bargains at its warehouses will keep consumers shopping the old-fashioned way, EVP … Continue Reading →
Safeway revises free product offer
A Safeway Facebook coupon was so well received that demand exceeded supply, the retailer said Tuesday. read more Supermarket News
Gallery: Multicultural consumers present significant sales opportunity
Asian Americans, African Americans and Latinos possess close to $ 3 trillion in spending power. read more Supermarket News