Nash Finch Cites Impact of Sequestration
MINNEAPOLIS — The budget cuts known as sequestration that took effect on Friday have already been impacting wholesaler Nash Finch, the company said. read more Supermarket News
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Catering to New Moms Is Good for Business
Retailers that make shopping convenient for moms with babies stand to gain lifelong loyalty. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Local Foods Still Present Far-Flung Challenges
Retailers are facing sizable hurdles, in areas ranging from distribution to weather, in executing these highly popular programs. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Ahold Q4 Earnings Dip, Mum on Harris Teeter
AMSTERDAM — Ahold here on Thursday said writedowns for pension funds and technology investments contributed to a decline in net income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, but the … Continue Reading →
Roundy’s Tests Service Initiative at Pick ’n Save
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Roundy’s here said Thursday it is testing pricing and service initiatives in place at its upscale Mariano’s stores in Chicago at 14 Pick ‘n Save stores in … Continue Reading →
Coinstar Offers PayPal Link on Select Kiosks
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Coinstar, a provider of coin-counting kiosks to many food retailers, launched a feature enabling consumers to add coins and paper currency into, or withdraw funds from, their … Continue Reading →
NASFT Is Now ‘Specialty Food Association’
NEW YORK — As part of an effort to draw attention and focus to the $ 75 billion specialty food industry the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade has … Continue Reading →
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Fairway Reopens in Brooklyn
NEW YORK — A Fairway Market store in Brooklyn, which flooded during Hurricane Sandy last October, reopened here on Friday, drawing hundreds of shoppers. read more Supermarket News
Buehler’s Promotes Six at HQ
WOOSTER, Ohio – Buheler’s Fresh Foods here said Friday it has named two new vice presidents and four new directors. read more Supermarket News