Washington GMO Labeling Supporters Not Conceding Defeat
WASHINGTON — While opponents claim victory, supporters of the Washington state proposal to label genetically engineered foods have not yet conceded defeat. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Demoulas to Continue Profit Sharing, Bonus
TEWKSBURY, Mass. — The board of directors of Demoulas Super Markets here has launched a website intended to inform employees of its actions — including most recently, a decision to … Continue Reading →
Food News Today: Food Porn Pays Off! (Video)
In Food News Today, Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert talks about the soaring cost of milk chocolate; soda and your health; lessons from “Eat, Drink, Vote”; and “food porn” is finally … Continue Reading →
UFCW Local 5 to Hold New Election Under DOL Supervision
SAN JOSE, Calif. — United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 5 here said it has agreed to hold a new election next year under the supervision of the U.S. … Continue Reading →
Amazon Climbs Kantar’s Top 10 Retailer List
WILTON, Conn. — Amazon is the lone online retailer ranked among brick-and-mortar chains as a top 10 “Best of the Best” retailer, per manufacturers polled for Kantar Retail’s 2013 PoweRankings. … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods Lowers 2014 Guidance
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Wednesday it is lowering its financial guidance for fiscal 2014 after reporting record results for the year and fourth quarter ended Sept. … Continue Reading →
99 Cents Only’s Q2 EBITDA Down, Sales Up
LOS ANGELES — 99 Cents Only Stores here said Wednesday EBITDA declined and sales increased for the second quarter and first half ended Sept. 28. read more Supermarket News
Fitch Expresses Concern for Safeway Credit Profile
CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings here said Wednesday it expects operations at Safeway to continue to be pressured following the closing of the sale of the chain’s Canadian assets earlier this … Continue Reading →
Digital Shopping for Holidays to Rise, Deloitte Says
NEW YORK — The number of people utilizing digital devices for holiday shopping is expected to rise this year, according to the 28th annual holiday survey by Deloitte here, although … Continue Reading →
OUR Walmart Says Workers Walking Out in L.A.
LOS ANGELES — OUR Walmart here said local workers plan to walk off the job today — part of an ongoing series of actions aimed at drawing attention to what … Continue Reading →