Retailers geo-target weather-based offers
The weather is a great conversation starter. Most of us have used it to break the ice during elevator rides and at parties. Retailers and manufacturers are using it for … Continue Reading →
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GMA calls ‘Fed Up’ movie misleading
The Grocery Manufacturers Association is defending its members in advance of the release of the “Fed Up” documentary, which GMA says provides an inaccurate view of the packaged foods industry. … Continue Reading →
Loblaw’s PC Plus driving gains
Loblaw Cos. officials say a new loyalty program is already having positive effect on sales, particularly in Ontario, where the PC Plus card program launched a year ago. read more … Continue Reading →
New data service tracks Hispanic retail sales
Independent Hispanic grocers are being given the opportunity to gain new insights into their customers’ shopping habits — insights that are also being shared with major CPG companies to help … Continue Reading →
Loblaw acquires ethnic independent
Loblaw said Wednesday that it had acquired Arz Fine Foods, Toronto-based retailer specializing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. read more Supermarket News
Map: Locations of Rainbow stores changing ownership
SN maps the locations of 18 Rainbow Foods stores Roundy’s plans to sell to Supervalu and independent retailers. read more Supermarket News
SN Price Check: Houston
Walmart and H-E-B were close price competitors during mystery shops conducted in Houston at a Walmart, H-E-B, Randalls and Kroger store over three weeks, beginning March 10. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Sprouts comps up 12.8%, but Whole Foods sinks stocks
Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market and other specialty grocers tumbled Wednesday following a weaker-than-expected earnings report from Whole Foods Market, which some saw as a sign of … Continue Reading →
SN Price Check: Service scores bigger in Texas
Walmart was a clear winner in terms of pricing, and Vons was the winner in terms of store appearance and ease of shopping in a mystery shop conducted in Los … Continue Reading →
Taking Sides: Union elections
Should the National Labor Relations Board seek to speed up the union election process? read more Supermarket News