Kowalski’s Offers Heart Healthy Classes
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kowalski’s Markets has brought in a cardiologist from a local institute for health and healing to conduct classes for its customers on “Improving Your Heart’s Health.” … Continue Reading →
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Spartan Reports Slower Sales in Q3
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Low inflation and a cautious consumer base led to a sales slowdown in the third quarter for Spartan Stores, the retailer here said. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Sequestration Could Sideline USDA Food Safety Inspectors
WASHINGTON — The looming sequestration budget cuts include the possibility that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will furlough its food safety inspectors for two weeks, an action industry groups say … Continue Reading →
Specialty Store Supplies for the Pampered Pet
European-inspired shampoo, raw food and other local products await pets and their owners in this new supermarket-owned pet store. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods Trims Sales Outlook
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here on Wednesday said its comparable-store sales growth slowed in the first quarter, and it slightly reduced its sales outlook for the year. read … Continue Reading →
Infographic: Top 50 Small Chains a Diverse Group
This year’s list of the Top 50 Small Chains and Independents, compiled by SN Reporter Elliot Zwiebach, reflects a diverse group of operators operating a wide range of formats and … Continue Reading →
Aldi Launches Store-Brand Pledge
BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi has launched a Facebook promo in which consumers pledge to switch to Aldi private labels. read more Supermarket News
Harris Teeter Stock Jumps on Sale Report
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Financial analysts said Wednesday that Harris Teeter Supermarkets could realize between $ 2 billion and $ 2.5 billion in a sale, should the retailer proceed to auction … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Inserra ShopRite Is a Storm Survivor
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Inserra Supermarkets staged a grand reopening of its ShopRite store on Feb. 9 after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy last October. read more Supermarket News
Redner’s Doubles Web Traffic
READING, Pa. — Redner’s Markets here, which operates 42 Warehouse Markets and 17 Quick Shoppes in three states, has doubled its online traffic in the first year of a digital … Continue Reading →