SN News – Page 13

C&S to acquire Piggly Wiggly Carolina

The parent of Piggly Wiggly stores in South Carolina is in the process of selling itself to distributor C&S Wholesale Grocers while its stores will be sold to independent operators, … Continue Reading →

Target launches e-commerce with Curbside

A new e-commerce application allowing for “click-and-collect” shopping has launched at a handful of Target stores in the San Francisco area. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News

Retailers help build natural with store brands

Conventional supermarkets are benefiting from increasing consumer penetration of natural/organic products through their expansion of natural and organic store brands. read more Supermarket News

Big Y sells wine grapes and equipment

Three Big Y stores are selling wine grapes and wine making equipment. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News

Gallery: Frozen food rules at Babeth’s Feast

Although frozen food stores have existed in France for years, New York’s Babeth’s Feast marks the first American take on the concept. The retailer offers everything from pastries to main … Continue Reading →

A new competitor and what to do about it

A little while ago, I wrote about how the focus on “food for now” could create opportunities for food retailers to poach business from food service operators. Now I see … Continue Reading →

Gallery: Analysts sound off on retail trends

Leading analysts talked to SN about what they’re observing in the food indudstry. read more Supermarket News

Taxes, opening costs lead to Q4 earnings dip for Village

Village Super Market on Tuesday said sales were up slightly for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, but earnings for both periods were down due to an unfavorable tax ruling … Continue Reading →

Walmart SVP: Collaboration key to sustainable food

As Wal-Mart Stores revealed big plans to accelerate its efforts around food sustainability, it didn’t do so alone. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News