Store Brands 2013: State of the Industry Report
Store-brand categories to watch include pain remedies, deli salads/prepared foods and OTC medications, as all three experienced strong dollar and unit sales growth. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Loblaw REIT Spurs Debate on Safeway Canada
TORONTO — Recent changes at Loblaw Cos. here have spurred fresh industry speculation about its potential interest in acquiring Safeway’s Canadian assets. read more Supermarket News
Flow Chart: Retailers’ Fiscal Future
The American Taxpayer Relief Act will have a diverse impact on retailers. read more Supermarket News
Margin Pressures Cause ‘Indigestion’ for Dollar Stores
The transformation of dollar stores from general merchandisers to consumables sellers is fueling rapid growth for the industry, but it’s coming at a price. read more Supermarket News
New Group Educates Dietitians About Supermarket Work
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Supermarket dietitians now have a fresh resource for education and networking that focuses on the dynamic retail food industry. read more Supermarket News
The Ticking Clock Starts Favoring Supermarkets
It’s ironic that supermarkets have not made a bigger deal about their own ability to get products to the shelf. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
H-E-B Adds Nutritional Shelf Tags
SAN ANTIONO — H-E-B has rolled out a new system of shelf tags to point customers towards healthy food choices and identify items geared toward those with special dietary needs. … Continue Reading →
King Soopers Eyes Urban Format: Report
DENVER — King Soopers will build an urban-style downtown grocery store here, according to the Denver Business Journal. read more Supermarket News
Fitch Affirms Risky Rating for Supervalu
CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings here on Friday said it affirmed its ‘CCC’ default ratings on Supervalu, saying the divestitures announced Thursday reduced its exposure to competitive pressures, but are offset … Continue Reading →
Wal-Mart Names Ostalé Latin America CEO
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here on Friday said that it has named Enrique Ostalé as the new president and chief executive officer of Walmart Latin America, succeeding Eduardo Solórzano, … Continue Reading →