Big Y promotes Swensen to VP
Big Y Foods said Wednesday it has promoted Eric A. Swensen to VP of center store for the 60-store chain, which is based in Springfield, Mass. read more Supermarket News
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Whole Foods moves to centralize some operations
While Whole Foods Market intends to retain marketing flexibility at the operating level, it contemplates moving more backstage decisions to its home base in Austin, Texas, Walter E. Robb, co-CEO … Continue Reading →
Toolkit helps retailers understand dietitian role
FMI and the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance launched an online interactive toolkit Wednesday to help retailers better understand the role of retail dietitians. read more Supermarket News
Aldi customers pick favorite private label products
An online Fan Favorites poll of over 4,000 Aldi customers has revealed which private-label products customers prefer. read more Supermarket News
Daymon hires Kavanagh, Berry
Daymon Worldwide has appointed Ross Kavanagh to the newly created position of chief sourcing and trading officer, and David Berry has been named CIO. read more Supermarket News
NGA promotes Ott, Ferrara
The National Grocers Association, Arlington, Va., said Wednesday it is expanding the duties of two executives: Matthew R. Ott and Greg Ferrara. read more Supermarket News
Sprouts mulls loyalty efforts cautiously
Sprouts Farmers Market likes building stores near supermarkets, and drawing customers from supermarkets, but the natural and organic retailer is taking care not to be mistaken for a supermarket, CEO … Continue Reading →
Fresh produce sales rose 5% in 2013
Average store sales of fresh produce increased 4.8% to more than $ 47,000 per week, per store in 2013, according to United Fresh Produce Association. read more Supermarket News
Phil Lempert’s New Products Hits & Misses (video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert samples five new products this week: savory shortbread; gluten-free cheese crisps; espresso capsules; hot salsa; and a chocolate-hazelnut bar. read more Supermarket News
Roundy’s seeks to boost fortunes at Pick ‘n Save
Roundy’s is seeing improvements in its Pick ‘n Save stores in Wisconsin as it continues to focus on stabilizing and growing its core business there, Robert A. Mariano, chairman, president … Continue Reading →