Schnucks Buys Illinois Store
COLUMBIA, Ill. — Schnuck Markets said it has acquired Columbia Centre Market Place, a family-owned supermarket here. read more Supermarket News
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The Lempert Report: Creating a ‘Professional’ Space (Video)
The Lempert Report sees a “professional” area within the store format as one cost-effective way to engage customers. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods Extends Additional $15M to Local Producers
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market will increase funding of its Local Producer Loan Program by $ 15 million for a total of $ 25 million. read more Supermarket News
Kroger Fills Scripts for ACA Enrollees
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here on Thursday said it would fill up to a 30-day supply of prescriptions at no upfront costs for customers who have signed up for insurance … Continue Reading →
‘Littlest ShopRite’ Exhibit Expands
PHILADELPHIA — ShopRite is planning to unveil an expanded version of its “Littlest ShopRite” interactive museum exhibit here, the chain’s Partners In Caring charity said Thursday. read more Supermarket News
U.S. cattle supplies low, beef prices expected to rise
According to Bloomberg, cattle futures hit an all-time high this week and beef prices are likely to continue rising as production slumps. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurant performance hit a five-month high in November
Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) hit a five-month high in November 2013. IFT Daily News
NRF Appeals Interchange Settlement Ruling
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation on Thursday formally filed an appeal of the proposed massive antitrust lawsuit settlement covering credit card interchange fees. read more Supermarket News
Healthier kid’s meal choices may impact calorie intake
A study published in the Obesity Journal shows that children can eat a favorite fast-food meal and still cut calories. IFT Daily News
Future crop yields raise concern
A study published in Nature Communications shows that about 30% of the major global cereal crops—rice, wheat, and corn—may have reached their maximum possible yields in farmers’ fields. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →