Sobeys Announces Small Format IGA Express
MONTREAL — Sobeys has revealed a new small format banner in Quebec called IGA Express intended to serve time-constrained consumers. read more Supermarket News
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FMI Partners With Traceability System
ARLINGTON, Va. — Food Marketing Institute here said Monday that it has formed a partnership with ReposiTrak, an internet-based solution for managing tracking and traceability requirements related to food and … Continue Reading →
Local Beers Take Over Jungle Jim’s Draft Bar
CINCINNATI — Local craft beers dominated Jungle Jim’s draft station here for one day last week as part of a “Locals Only” tasting. read more Supermarket News
Hannaford Still Learning About CO2 Refrigeration System
Michael Garry PHILADELPHIA — Turner — a town of about 6,000 nestled in the foothills of western Maine — may seem like an unlikely place for a revolution in refrigeration … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Packaging Evolves to Share More Info (Video)
In this installment of the 2014 Food Trend Series, The Lempert Report predicts that the role of the supermarket will change from a place to just pick up groceries to … Continue Reading →
Task Force Seeks Dominick’s Buyers
CHICAGO — The office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel here has formed a task force to try to find buyers for any Dominick’s locations still vacant after Safeway exits the market … Continue Reading →
Have you felt the impact of the SNAP benefit cuts?
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Key Food Sees Urban Market as Prototype
NEW YORK — Key Food Stores Cooperative’s newest banner — a hybrid gourmet and conventional supermarket known as Urban Market — opened its doors in the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of … Continue Reading →
Moody’s Rates Roundy’s Notes
NEW YORK — Moody’s Investors Service here said Friday it has assigned a B3 rating to the $ 200 million second-lien notes proposed by Roundy’s Supermarkets, Milwaukee. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Price Chopper Seeks Holiday ‘Heroes’
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Price Chopper wants to recognize employees who go above and beyond during the holidays. read more Supermarket News