Infographic: Target Seeks Share of Canada Market
Target has opened its first stores in Canada, a highly competitive market where Walmart Canada has been growing its share rapidly. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
SN Launches Fresh Foods E-Newsletter
NEW YORK — As retailers continue to place an emphasis on the perimeter aisles and roll out prepared meal concepts, SN is introducing a new resource for retailers to follow … Continue Reading →
Map: Target, Wal-Mart Grow North
The blue dots represent the majority of Wal-Mart’s current locations in Canada and the red dots are 123 Target locations that have either recently opened or are slated to open … Continue Reading →
Meijer Hosts Mathlete Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is giving away $ 100 Meijer gift card and a Meijer Mathlete T-shirt as part of a weekly Facebook contest. read more Supermarket News
H-E-B Launches Gas Discount
SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B here said it has launched a gas-discount program at its on-site fuel stations. read more Supermarket News
Harvest of the Month: Giving Retailers the Tools to Fight Childhood Obesity
In California, retail stores are seeing increased sales and consumer demand for fruits and vegetables, thanks to an innovative initiative called Harvest of the Month. Industry Voices read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Supervalu Taps Stigers as Regional President
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here on Tuesday said it has named industry veteran Mike Stigers as the new president of Supervalu’s Northern Region. read more Supermarket News
Study: More Americans Drinking Coffee
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Coffee consumption is on the rise with eight in 10 Americans (83%) drinking java, up from 78% in 2012, according to the National Coffee Association. read … Continue Reading →
Ahold Cites Six New LEED Stores
CARLISLE, Pa. — Ahold USA here said on Tuesday that six newly constructed supermarkets have received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. … Continue Reading →
Industry Groups Tackle Sodium Reduction
WASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association, the National Restaurant Association and the Center for Science in the Public Interest met Monday to address sodium content in food products. read more … Continue Reading →