SN Whole Health: Spring 2013 News
This news package includes items about how gluten free benefits the diabetic community, beauty care use-by dates, omega-3s, nutrition labels and more. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Sanitation Issues Grow With Reusable Totes
REUSABLE BAGS AND BOTTLES have become popular expressions of green spirit. Supermarkets both give away and sell them, and customers have eagerly adopted them as sustainable options to plastic. The … Continue Reading →
Plamann to Retire at Unified
LOS ANGELES — Al Plamann, chief executive officer of Unified Grocers here, said Wednesday he plans to retire from the company, effective May 1. read more Supermarket News
Safeway Tests ‘Card-less’ Debit Card
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway is testing a “card-less” debit card that gives shoppers extra fuel rewards each time they use it to pay for groceries. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods Invests in Price
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said last week it intends to continue to invest in price to broaden its appeal to consumers — a strategy the company indicated … Continue Reading →
How Vitamins Can Improve Your Store’s Health
When the vitamin shopper has vitamins and mineral supplements (VMS) in her basket, she spends nearly $ 15 on VMS alone. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Harris Teeter Debuts NHL Special Sub
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Harris Teeter will launch a signature sub sandwich this week that has been designed especially for the 211-unit chain by Carolina Hurricane defenseman Jay Harrison. read more … Continue Reading →
The New Habit: E-cigarettes Offer Alternative for Supermarkets
E-cigarettes may be controversial, but the newest alternative to smoking is reigniting sales in a category many retailers had abandoned. You’ve come a long way, baby. read more Supermarket News
Grand Central: Retailer’s New Commissary Fuels Expansion
New Seasons Market expects its new central kitchen to craft products that redefine its reputation as Portland’s neighborhood grocer. read more Supermarket News
Albertsons Unveils Post-Merger Organization
BOISE, Idaho — A group of executives from the former Albertsons chain — who went to work for the less-profitable stores that originally comprised Albertson LLC — will end up … Continue Reading →