IRI, Technomic partnership tracks spending at retail, restaurants
IRI and Technomic have teamed up to combine data on what consumers buy at retail stores with what they order at restaurants. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Grocery delivery service comes to Cleveland area
A new company is seeking to bring the convenience of home-delivered groceries to the residents of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. read more Supermarket News
Roundy’s raises $200M in stock sale
Roundy’s Supermarkets said it had completed a stock offering raising approximately $ 200 million the retailer will use for general corporate purposes including the conversion of acquired former Dominick’s stores … Continue Reading →
Trade groups partner on payment card security
Several merchant and banking trade groups, including Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association, have formed a new partnership to focus on payment card security. read more Supermarket News
Customers claim Fresh & Easy not living up to its name
Fresh & Easy’s transition to new ownership has not been going smoothly, based on comments to its Facebook page. SN Social read more Supermarket News
Food News Today: Debit cards for kids (video)
In Food News Today: Are debit cards bad for kids’ health? Also, Phil’s favorite Valentine’s gift idea: Mantry! And 5 tips for Valentine’s Day. read more Supermarket News
Phil Lempert’s New Products Hits & Misses (video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert samples five new products this week: pepper jack cheese; skinless boneless sardines, mustard flavor; Kickin’ Ketchup; organic licorice lariats; and Perky turkey jerky. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Campbell given NGA Industry Service Award
The National Grocers Association presented its 2014 Industry Service Award Tuesday night to Jay H. Campbell Jr., president and CEO of Associated Grocers, Baton Rouge, La. read more Supermarket News
Taking Sides: Mandatory GMO labeling
Debate: Would mandatory disclosure of GM ingredients be positive for the industry? read more Supermarket News
Veggies paired with dip may increase children’s consumption
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that pairing veggies with a sauce or dip may increase children’s consumption of veggies. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →