Fitch Affirms Kroger Ratings
CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings here said Monday it has affirmed the ratings on certain Kroger Co. debt, citing its strong financial metrics. read more Supermarket News
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Market Seeks Community Funding
WEST OAKLAND, Calif. — A group seeking to open a community-oriented market in a food desert here hopes to raise one-third of the funds needed to open the store from … Continue Reading →
Supermarkets Shine in Responding to Sandy
Food retailers once again rise to the occasion to support devastated communities — this time by Hurricane Sandy. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Which scenario represents the best online grocery shopping model?
Online shopper picks up goods in store. Online shopper picks up goods at store drive-through. Grocer delivers goods from store to online shopper’s home. Grocer delivers goods from warehouse to … Continue Reading →
Publix Offers Store-Brand Combo Deal
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix is offering a combo deal on store-brand household cleaners. read more Supermarket News
Raley’s Struck by UFCW
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Two Northern California locals of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union said Sunday they have called a strike against Raley’s Supermarkets, West Sacramento, Calif., citing … Continue Reading →
Fresh & Easy Announces Online Thanksgiving Meal Orders
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market will again offer online ordering for prepared Thanksgiving meals that serve eight people for $ 8 per person or less. read … Continue Reading →
Good Cents Is Discount’s ‘Missing Link’: Giant Eagle
PITTSBURGH – Giant Eagle’s new discount banner, Good Cents Grocery + More, is scheduled to open here Sunday, bringing what the retailer called “a uniquely fresh approach to value-priced grocery … Continue Reading →
Sprout Growers Form Safety Alliance
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Sprout Alliance for Safety and Science announced its formation less than a week after Kroger said it was discontinuing the sale of sprouts due to … Continue Reading →
U.S. restaurant performance down in Sept. due to less traffic
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in September. IFT Daily News