All About Olives: Supermarkets See Surge in Olive Sales
Olive bars are still hot — as consumers experiment, trying new varieties and creating their own antipasto platters, sales continue to grow. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Local Observers Analyze Publix’s Move Into N.C.
CHARLOTTE — In a move that had been anticipated for months, Publix Super Markets last week confirmed its intentions to invade North Carolina, revealing plans to build its first store … Continue Reading →
Organic Milk Sales Surged in 2011
Organic milk remains a small segment of milk purchases — only 3.8% of total milk volume — but the category continues to gain momentum. read more Supermarket News
Bloggers Promote Food Lion Brands
SALISBURY, N.C. — Three Charlotte-area bloggers won Food Lion’s first store-brand recipe contest. read more Supermarket News
Tea Time: Supermarkets Spotlight Low-Sugar Teas
As New York restaurants prepare for a ban on sugary beverages larger than 16 ounces, supermarkets across the country are granting additional placement to drinks touting less sugar. read more … Continue Reading →
Legislative Compromises Would Help Retailers
A good outcome of the election would be a more moderate Congress. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
From Wal-Mart to Walgreens, Avoiding the Dangerous ‘T’ in Shopper Marketing
T” is the temptation to grab short-term sales lifts over deeper approaches. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Turkey Hill Debuts Larger C-Store
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Kroger’s Turkey Hill convenience store division will celebrate the chain’s newest and largest store at an event here Sept. 27. read more Supermarket News
Kroger to Appeal ‘Popcorn Lung’ Verdict
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here said it plans to appeal a jury’s verdict this week that awarded $ 7.2 million to a man who claims he contracted a respiratory disease … Continue Reading →
Target Supports Apple’s Passbook
MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced its support for the Passbook app in Apple’s new iPhone and iPod touch, allowing shoppers to send, store and access Target’s Mobile Coupons. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →