Kroger Workers Ratify Labor Pacts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kroger Co. said its workers have ratified two labor agreements covering 10,500 workers in its Atlanta and Mid-South Divisions. read more Supermarket News
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Holiday Sales Growth Seen Slowing
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Fears of the so-called “fiscal cliff” and other factors appear to have slowed retail sales growth this holiday season, according to reports. read more Supermarket News
2013 Prediction #2: Green Coolants Gain Steam
To date, no U.S. food retailer has tried a transcritical system for refrigeration, but that will change in 2013, according to Abtar Singh, CEO of Singh360. read more Supermarket News
Helping Those 2013 Resolutions
Here are some old and new ideas that might tease our customers into actually keeping one of their New Years’ resolutions. Refresh read more Supermarket News
2013 Prediction #4: Online Grocery Shopping Explodes
Amazon Fresh could be poised make a big push in 2013, expanding to up to 20 major markets with a combination of home delivery and delivery to pick-up locations. In … Continue Reading →
Dillard to Retire From AWG
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Steve Dillard, vice president, corporate sales development, for Associated Wholesale Grocers here, told SN Friday he plans to retire Jan. 4 after 37 years “with the … Continue Reading →
Ruler Foods Plans Champaign Entry
CINCINNATI — Kroger’s fast-growing Ruler Foods discount format will open a new store in Champaign, Ill., next spring, a developer said. read more Supermarket News
Prescription Flap Hurts Walgreen in Q1
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Net earnings at Walgreen Co. fell by 25% to $ 413 million in the fiscal first quarter as a result of declines in prescription volume and front-end … Continue Reading →
Rouses Hand-Glazes Hams In-Store
THIBODAUX, La. — Rouses Supermarkets is bringing customers into its meat departments this week with a miniature butane torch and the aroma of caramelization. read more Supermarket News
SN Video: 2013 Eating Trends
Popcorn, vegetarian entrees and sour flavors will be on the minds of consumers this coming year. What else? SN’s Bob Vosburgh talks with a culinary expert to find out what’s … Continue Reading →