Kroger plans new-market expansion, mulls acquisitions
Kroger Co. plans to enter at least one new market in the near future, CFO J. Michael Schlotman told an investors conference Wednesday in New York, though he declined to … Continue Reading →
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Food News Today: Myth-busting frozen food facts (video)
In Food News Today, Phil Lempert declares it’s Guinness time! He also shares myth-busting frozen food facts, and suggests a food site for Millennials. read more Supermarket News
Taking Sides: Commitment to ecommerce
Should retailers and manufacturers deepen their commitment to ecommerce? read more Supermarket News
Big Y promotes Swensen to VP
Big Y Foods said Wednesday it has promoted Eric A. Swensen to VP of center store for the 60-store chain, which is based in Springfield, Mass. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods moves to centralize some operations
While Whole Foods Market intends to retain marketing flexibility at the operating level, it contemplates moving more backstage decisions to its home base in Austin, Texas, Walter E. Robb, co-CEO … Continue Reading →
Toolkit helps retailers understand dietitian role
FMI and the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance launched an online interactive toolkit Wednesday to help retailers better understand the role of retail dietitians. read more Supermarket News
Aldi customers pick favorite private label products
An online Fan Favorites poll of over 4,000 Aldi customers has revealed which private-label products customers prefer. read more Supermarket News
Daymon hires Kavanagh, Berry
Daymon Worldwide has appointed Ross Kavanagh to the newly created position of chief sourcing and trading officer, and David Berry has been named CIO. read more Supermarket News
NGA promotes Ott, Ferrara
The National Grocers Association, Arlington, Va., said Wednesday it is expanding the duties of two executives: Matthew R. Ott and Greg Ferrara. read more Supermarket News
Sprouts mulls loyalty efforts cautiously
Sprouts Farmers Market likes building stores near supermarkets, and drawing customers from supermarkets, but the natural and organic retailer is taking care not to be mistaken for a supermarket, CEO … Continue Reading →