Save Mart Opens FoodMaxx in Vallejo
MODESTO, Calif. — Save Mart Supermarkets here said it plans to open its first FoodMaxx location Wednesday in Vallejo, Calif., at a former Lucky Stores location. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Retailers, Suppliers Emphasize Consumer Experience
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Trading partners need to refocus the lens on how the consumer is experiencing stores and products, and there’s more than one way to do it. read more … Continue Reading →
Dollar Channel Eyed for Continued Growth
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The dollar channel will continue as a fast growing retail sector, and will compete with traditional retail not only for consumers, but also for the attention of … Continue Reading →
Storm Response Sparked New Lessons
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The response to Hurricane Sandy was an eye-opener for retailers, associations and the entire food industry, with plenty of lessons for future crises, said a panel of … Continue Reading →
Jewel-Osco to Recognize African-American Vendors
ITASCA, Ill. — Jewel-Osco will celebrate Black History Month this February with the company’s 14th annual “A Taste of Black History” program, which honors the contributions and achievements of the … Continue Reading →
Study Projects Club-Channel Growth
NEW YORK — The warehouse club channel will represent the best opportunity for growth for CPG companies during the next three years, according to a study released this week by … Continue Reading →
Walmart Canada Plans 37 Supercenters in 2013
MISSISSAUGUA, Ontario — Walmart Canada here on Tuesday said it plans to complete at least 37 supercenter projects in the company’s next fiscal year, which begins Feb. 1. read more … Continue Reading →
Cold Weather in West Slows Vegetable Production
Cold weather in the Western growing states and Mexico has delayed vegetable production and might have caused some freeze damage to produce, industry and government groups said. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
FMI Foundation Renews Commitment
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Food Marketing Institute said it has renewed its ongoing charitable, educational and scientific commitments under its Foundation in the areas of food safety, nutrition and health, raising … Continue Reading →
Plamann Wins Hoover Award
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Food Marketing Institute on Tuesday presented the Herbert Hoover Award for humanitarian business efforts to Al Plamann, chief executive officer, Unified Grocers. read more Supermarket News