Baker’s IGA owners honored
The Ohio Grocers Association said it will induct Gary and Terrie Baker, owners of of Baker’s IGA, into the Ohio Grocers Hall of Fame at a luncheon scheduled for June … Continue Reading →
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The Fresh Market not worried about price competition
The Fresh Market isn’t particularly worried about the more competitive price positioning of Whole Foods Market, executives said in an earnings conference call Thursday. read more Supermarket News
Fast growing retailers, ‘radical’ Whole Foods, and other trending stories
Readers have been interested in the top 10 markets where Safeway and Albertsons compete and the new president of Target in Canada. read more Supermarket News
Gallery: Candy trends from NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo
A photo tour of the 2014 Sweets & Snacks Expo presented by the National Confections Association read more Supermarket News
Gallery: A ‘Timelion’ of Food Lion designs
Food Lion is accompanying its newly launched “fresh, easy and affordable” strategy with a refreshed logo. read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: New products focus on health (video)
This Lempert Report looks at which products made the biggest sales splashes last year. read more Supermarket News
Mariano’s introduces valet parking at one store
Mariano’s Fresh Market is getting ready for a new Whole Foods opening across the street from one of its store by upgrading store service, including offering valet parking on weekends, … Continue Reading →
Dollar Tree sales, earnings improve in Q1
Dollar Tree said Thursday that sales and earnings increased for the fiscal first quarter, citing improvements in store traffic and average ticket. read more Supermarket News
Southern California locals set to vote on new contract
The three major employers in Southern California and members of seven locals of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union reached a tentative agreement Wednesday on a new contract. read … Continue Reading →
Endcaps maximize C-store sales: Panel
Most customers spend spend less than three minutes in a convenience store, so it’s important to catch their attention with effective use of end caps and vendor displays, said a … Continue Reading →