IGA Store Breaks Record With Longest Bratwurst
PRESCOTT, Wis. — Ptacek’s IGA broke the world’s record for the longest bratwurst featured at a celebration that marked the family-owned store’s 100th anniversary. read more Supermarket News
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Prop 37 Proponents Continue the Battle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Last week Californians voted down a ballot initiative to require labeling of genetically modified foods, but the issue is far from dead say supporters who’ve vowed to … Continue Reading →
How is your company contributing to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts?
Collecting donations from customers at checkout. Making corporate donations of cash and/or products/services. Both of the above. Not participating in relief efforts. Supermarket News
Schnucks’ Pharmacy Portal Goes Live
ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets has launched a pharmacy portal for customers. read more Supermarket News
Wakefern Tops Co-Op List
KEASBEY, N.J. — Wakefern Food Corp. here said retail sales for the recently ended fiscal year were up 6.4%, to $ 13.6 billion. Separately, it topped the annual NCB list … Continue Reading →
Exposing Wal-Mart’s Achilles Heel
Wal-Mart’s Achilles heel is that they lack the flexibility to compete head-to-head with retailers that focus on the shopping experience. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Chicago North Shore Grocer Honored
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High-carb diet may increase colon cancer recurrence risk
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that late-stage colon cancer patients may face a higher risk of cancer recurrence or death if they consume … Continue Reading →
Kroger, Weis Support Soldiers
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here and Weis Markets, Sunbury, Pa., have both launched programs aimed at supporting members of the U.S. Armed Forces. read more Supermarket News
California voters reject tax on sugary drinks
According to the Los Angeles Times, voters in two California cities rejected proposals to tax sugary beverages on Nov. 6. IFT Daily News