From Kroger to United, More Retailers Discover ROI in Social Media
Many food industry players have embraced social media on faith. They’re sure it will pay off, but they can’t say exactly how or when. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
The Real Disruptor for Traditional Grocery
One of the most talked-about factoids presented at Food Marketing Institute’s Future Connect conference a few weeks ago was a projection that bricks-and-mortar grocery operators would lose 11% of their … Continue Reading →
Retailer’s Nutritionist Spurs Kids to Create, Sell Salads
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kowalski’s Markets’ nutritionist Sue Moores has launched a non-profit program, Roots for the Home Team, that has urban teenagers selling salads, made from their own recipes, … Continue Reading →
Efficiencies Seen in C&S Takeover of Winn-Dixie Distribution
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie could see some new efficiencies in its distribution network after the chain said last week it would outsource its warehouse, transportation and procurement services to C&S … Continue Reading →
PriceRite to Open in Danbury
DANBURY, Conn. — Wakefern Food Corp. said that its newest PriceRite discount supermarket will open here May 22. read more Supermarket News
Sprouts Seeks Fuel for Growth in IPO
PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Markets is touting rapid sales growth and the potential to add more than 1,000 new stores in a prospectus detailing plans for an initial public offering … Continue Reading →
H-E-B Gears Up for Whataburger’s Arrival
SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B is counting down the days until Whataburger condiments arrive on its shelves. read more Supermarket News
Cheese Plus: Adding Value Spurs Sales
Whether it’s pairing cheese with wine or apricots, or cutting smaller wedges of Beemster to lessen sticker shock, supermarket retailers are adding value to the cheese case. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Bite-Size Candy Cashes in on Snack Demand
Best-selling candies have been stripped of their wrappers, shrunk into bite size cubes and packaged in resealable pouches designed for noshing on the go. read more Supermarket News
Safeway Coffee Aisles Get Starbucks Café Décor
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Starbucks has perked up the Center Store of 23 Safeway locations. read more Supermarket News