Ahold Donates $2.5M to Red Cross After Sandy
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Stop & Shop and Ahold said that, together with their Our Family Foundation, they were making donations totaling $ 2.5 million to the American Red Cross for … Continue Reading →
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Innova identifies top 10 trends for 2013
Innova Market Insights has released its top 10 trends for 2013 that are likely to impact the food and drinks market next year and beyond. IFT Daily News
Meijer Claims Lowest-Priced Turkeys in Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Inc. claims it will again sell the lowest-priced turkeys per pound in the Midwest this Thanksgiving. read more Supermarket News
DSM to acquire Fortitech to strengthen human nutrition business
Royal DSM has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fortitech Inc. in an all cash transaction for a total enterprise value of $ 634 million. IFT Daily News
Promotion Woes Sink Roundy’s Q3
MILWAUKEE — Roundy’s Supermarkets here on Thursday said sales and earnings were down in the third quarter, saying price investments and promotions were less effective than anticipated in a competitive … Continue Reading →
UFCW, Safeway Reach Accord in No. Calif.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Three Northern California locals of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union here said Thursday they have reached a tentative contract agreement with Safeway, while two … Continue Reading →
Hy-Vee to Give Free Meal to Veterans
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee stores will honor America’s veterans on Veterans Day with a free breakfast in appreciation of their service to the country. read more Supermarket News
Kroger Launches Military Recruiting Effort
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. on Thursday said it was launching a new effort to recruit military veterans for jobs at its stores as an extension of its honoringourheroes.com website, which … Continue Reading →
Spartan Rebrands 2 Glen’s as Family Fare
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores has rebranded two Glen’s Markets stores in Traverse City, Mich., to its Family Fare banner, reports said. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods Breaks Ground in Miss., Eyes A&P Site
JACKSON, Miss. — Whole Foods Market broke ground here Thursday on what will be the retailer’s first store in Mississippi, developers said. read more Supermarket News