Central Grocers Buys Chicago Distributor
JOLIET, Ill. — Central Grocers, a member-owned grocery wholesaler, said it has agreed to acquire the distribution arm of Chicago-based Dearborn Wholesale Grocers. read more Supermarket News
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GM Data Portal to Launch in Q1
COLORADO SPRINGS — The general merchandise sector will soon have access to a new analytics tool designed to provide improved category measurement and management. read more Supermarket News
C-Store Traffic Down in Q3: Report
HOUSTON — Convenience-store traffic fell in the third quarter amid higher gas prices and pressure from competitive channels such as supermarkets, according to research released Tuesday. read more Supermarket News
Report: Supermarket Access Unchanged Since 2006
WASHINGTON — Overall access to supermarkets did not change from 2006 to 2010, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Home Entertaining Big Opportunity
Entertaining at home is becoming the thing to do, and retailers are taking advantage of the trend. read more Supermarket News
Wegmans to Close Store’s Facebook Page
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets here has raised the ire of some of its famously die-hard fans by choosing to shut down the Facebook page of one of its … Continue Reading →
Giant Eagle Buys 2 Locations
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Giant Eagle said it is acquiring two stores here from the family that operates them independently under the Giant Eagle banner. read more Supermarket News
Grocery Truck Fits Fresh Food Needs
PORTLAND, Ore. — Convenience is king for My Street Grocery, a mobile supermarket that opened in May. The truck caters to people who have limited access to fresh foods at … Continue Reading →
Peapod Opens 2nd Pick-Up Site
CHICAGO — The Peapod Internet shopping site said it plans to open its second freestanding pickup site on Wednesday, allowing shoppers same-day grocery ordering and pick up. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Magazine to Publish Healthy Food List
New York — Health magazine has created the “Must Eat List,” a guide to healthy packaged and fresh foods found in supermarkets. read more Supermarket News