Buehler’s gives loyalty-card holders a choice
Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Wooster, Ohio, is expanding the benefits of its loyalty-card program to customers at seven of its 14 stores — giving shoppers a choice to redeem earned loyalty … Continue Reading →
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IGA adds social element to Wounded Warrior events
IGA said it will add social media components to its fourth annual Exclusive Brands donation initiative to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. read more Supermarket News
Retailers get creative for Mother’s Day
Supermarkets are moving beyond basic recipe suggestions this Mother’s Day and touting hobby-inspired gift finding tools, kid-friendly events and product giveaways via social media. H-E-B is promoting everything from gardening … Continue Reading →
Reaction at the end of the Rainbow
Roundy’s Supermarkets’ announcement this week that it would sell 18 Rainbow Foods stores to a variety of buyers in Minneapolis drew a mixed reaction from shoppers in the Twin Cities. … Continue Reading →
Maximizing the value of a retail loyalty program
The grocery industry seemingly changes daily, with new products and initiatives to meet rapidly shifting consumer preferences, writes Fred Thompson from LoyaltyOne. Industry Voices read more Supermarket News
Retailers should act on climate change
While supermarkets may not be directly involved in agriculture, there is much the industry could do to take action on climate change and its effects. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Shoprite reopens following roof collapse
A ShopRite store in New Milford, N.J. has reopened following a two-month renovation triggered when the store’s roof collapsed during a winter ice storm. read more Supermarket News
Gallery: Fast-growing chains, the Rainbow acquisition and other trending stories
SN readers tracked the ups and downs of retailers, reading articles on fast-growing retail chains, Supervalu’s Rainbow acquisition and the resignation of Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel. Here are the most-viewed … Continue Reading →
Price investments, weather fuel Q1 sales at Delhaize
Price investments and severe winter weather helped Delhaize’s U.S. stores post a 4.6% comparable-store sales increase in the first quarter, the retailer said Wednesday. read more Supermarket News