Grocery Outlet Eyes East Coast Expansion
BERKELEY, Calif. — Grocery Outlet here, which was founded in San Francisco in 1946 but has not operated in the city since 2001, said it plans to open two stores … Continue Reading →
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Supermarkets, Where Did Your Customers Go?
Sales at supermarkets, warehouse clubs and supercenters are not even keeping up with the inflation rate. Supermarket News’ recent discussion with food industry analysts talked about the so-called “shrinking pie” … Continue Reading →
Celebrity Chef Creates Private-Label Recipes
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu’s Essential Everyday private-label brand is featured in several recipes from Antonia Lofaso, a participant of Bravo’s Top Chef reality show. read more Supermarket News
Wal-Mart Hires Compliance Officer
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here said it has hired Daniel Trujillo as senior vice president and chief compliance officer for its international division, a new position. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Roche Bros. Seafood Program Emphasizes Local, Sustainable
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass.— Roche Bros., partnering with seafood processor Foley Fish, has launched a particularly customer-friendly traceability program that focuses on local and sustainable seafood. read more Supermarket News
Tops Launches Free Grocery Promotion
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Tops Friendly Markets here said it has launched a 50th anniversary promotion in which it will allow customers to earn free groceries. read more Supermarket News
Busch’s Shutters In-Store Pharmacies
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Citing complexities with prescription pharmacy and the changing healthcare industry, Busch’s Fresh Food Market here is closing its pharmacies, according to reports. read more Supermarket News
Checkstand Belt Cover Promotes Jewel’s Lower Prices
MINNEAPOLS — Supervalu here recently deployed a custom-printed checkstand belt cover at all of its 180 Jewel-Osco stores in the Chicago metro and surrounding areas to promote the chain’s new … Continue Reading →
Loblaw Plans 700 Corporate Layoffs
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. here on Tuesday said it would lay off approximately 700 jobs at its corporate headquarters here over the next three weeks. read more Supermarket News
Four Retailers Added to Coupons.com Apps
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Coupons.com here announced that Giant Eagle, Lowe’s Foods, Marsh and Meijer are using its digital and mobile coupon applications. read more Supermarket News