Fresh produce sales rose 5% in 2013
Average store sales of fresh produce increased 4.8% to more than $ 47,000 per week, per store in 2013, according to United Fresh Produce Association. read more Supermarket News
Category: SN News
Phil Lempert’s New Products Hits & Misses (video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert samples five new products this week: savory shortbread; gluten-free cheese crisps; espresso capsules; hot salsa; and a chocolate-hazelnut bar. read more Supermarket News
Roundy’s seeks to boost fortunes at Pick ‘n Save
Roundy’s is seeing improvements in its Pick ‘n Save stores in Wisconsin as it continues to focus on stabilizing and growing its core business there, Robert A. Mariano, chairman, president … Continue Reading →
Gluten-free goodness that tastes good
Ingredient improvements and increased consumer demand have boosted sales of gluten-free foods. read more Supermarket News
UNFI Q2 sales stay hot despite chill
United Natural Foods Inc. said net income increased by 23.6% in the fiscal second quarter despite the winter weather literally freezing some sales. read more Supermarket News
Gallery: Insights from SN at Expo West
Retailers need to embrace health and wellness as a total-store experience, speakers told attendees at the inaugural Supermarket News at Expo West conference in Anaheim, Calif. read more Supermarket News
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters changes name
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, maker of the popular Keurig brewing machines and compatible K-Cups, has changed its name to Keurig Green Mountain. read more Supermarket News
Publix names Suarez VP of distribution
Publix Super Markets said Tuesday that 40-year veteran Richard Schuler, VP of distribution, would retire May 2, and will be succeeded by longtime Publix worker Casey Suarez. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Little short-term impact seen from Safeway deal: Kroger CFO
Kroger Co. does not expect the synergies from the merger of Safeway and Albertsons to have much short-term impact once the deal is completed late this year, J. Michael Schlotman, … Continue Reading →
Walmart seeks efficiencies in Express format
Wal-Mart Stores still considers its Express format to be a pilot project, though the expansion of the format this year could provide the company with answers to a lot of … Continue Reading →