Fresh & Easy Ramps Up Marketing Amid Sale Effort
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — A rash of promotional activity by Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market since parent company Tesco announced in April it is seeking a buyer for the chain … Continue Reading →
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Independents Post Sales, Profit Gains
ARLINGTON, Va. — Sales and profits improved for independent supermarket operators in 2012, according to a report from National Grocers Association here. read more Supermarket News
3 Ways Retailers Can Use ‘Tweet Chats’
A “tweet chat” is a new type of social media activity that has potential to help retailers form closer relationships with their shopper social media community. SN Social read more … Continue Reading →
Bi-Lo Said to Eye IPO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bi-Lo Holdings here may be planning an initial public offering later this year, according to reports on Tuesday. read more Supermarket News
Lowes Foods to Close 2 N.C. Stores
HICKORY, N.C. — Lowes Foods said it would close two stores in North Carolina’s Triangle region next month. read more Supermarket News
For sale 2 complete grocery stores in Washington State
Are you interested in purchasing a grocery store? Click here to learn about this opportunity! read more Supermarket News
Parents Get Head Start on BTS
WASHINGTON — Americans with school-age children have taken advantage of early back-to-school promotions, with the average having made more than half (52.1%) of their purchases thus far, according to the … Continue Reading →
Safeway Promotes School Immunizations
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway is encouraging shoppers to get school immunizations at its pharmacies by offering a 10% grocery discount. read more Supermarket News
Aug. 19, 2013: Supermarkets as a Prepared Food Destination
Most customers visit supermarket prepared food departments at least occasionally, and about 39% said they do so “frequently” or “always,” according to a new study from Chicago-based Datassential. read more … Continue Reading →
Hard Core: All the Buzz About Hard Ciders
Food retailers are granting additional shelf space to fast-growing hard ciders. read more Supermarket News