Wakefern Invests In Digital
CHICAGO — Wakefern Food Corp. has ramped up its digital efforts to create a stronger relationship with shoppers, particularly younger ones. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Safeway Cites ‘Significant Interest’ in Dominick’s
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said several parties have expressed interest in its Dominick’s stores as the company seeks to exit the Chicago market by early next year. read more … Continue Reading →
Safeway to Exit Chicago Market
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway said Thursday it plans to dispose of its 72 Dominick’s stores in Chicago and exit the market early in 2014. read more Supermarket News
Consumer Groups Issue Warnings on Tainted Chicken
YONKERS, N.Y. — Consumer Reports and the Center for Science in the Public Interest have urged consumers to steer clear of all raw chicken from the Foster Farms’ processing plants … Continue Reading →
Drug Stores Lead September Gains
NEW YORK — Sales at the nation’s drug stores rose 6% in September, leading all retail channels, according to a report Thursday from the International Council of Shopping Centers. read … Continue Reading →
Blackhawk Set to Expand Displays
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Blackhawk Network Holdings here said Wednesday it expects to add approximately 1.7 million additional gift card displays by late November across its top U.S. distribution partners in … Continue Reading →
Nintendo Wii U Display Earns Award
CHICAGO — A Nintendo Wii U mass merchandiser display took home top honors in the Design of the Times competition. read more Supermarket News
Family Dollar: Sharing Insights Key to Partnerships
CHICAGO — Sharing knowledge and objectives is to a successful retailer-manufacturer collaboration, Jocelyn Wong, chief marketing officer, Family Dollar, said in a session yesterday at the Shopper Marketing Expo. read … Continue Reading →
Study: Supermarkets Apps Good for Business
CHICAGO — Supermarkets can use apps to drive consumer affinity for their stores, according to a study from Match ShopLab and Novartis Consumer Health. read more Supermarket News
Shopper Expo Tweets: QR Codes on Their Way Out?
Shopper Marketing Expo attendees are tweeting insights from the show sessions — whether it’s information about retailer apps, QR codes, or advertising by invitation. SN Social read more Supermarket News