Study cites keys to prepared food success
Retailers need to figure out how to meet the growing demand for prepared meals, according to a study by Acosta Sales & Marketing, Jacksonville, Fla. read more Supermarket News
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Gallery: SN’s Top 10 private label promotions
SN chose the Top 10 private label promotion winners based on campaigns executed over the last year, on a variety of criteria. read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: The labeling debate continues (video)
The Lempert Report says that health-conscious shoppers are willing to pay more for products labled “locally sourced” and other attributes. read more Supermarket News
Signature sandwiches
Retailers are bringing their current customers in more frequently — and attracting new ones — with unique sandwiches and sandwich programs. read more Supermarket News
Overcoming diners’ aversion to new items
About 70% of restaurant diners won’t try a new menu item, according to a new report from the NPD Group. read more Supermarket News
Dreiling named RILA chair
The Retail Industry Leaders Association said it has elected Richard Dreiling, chairman and CEO of Dollar General, as the new chairman of its board of directors. read more Supermarket News
Building a Healthier Future Summit
The 2014 Building a Healthier Future Summit, hosted by Partnership for a Healthier America in cooperation with PHA Honorary Chair First Lady Michelle Obama, will bring 1,000 national leaders together … Continue Reading →
Chips, dip and pizza top Super Bowl fare
Pizza, Buffalo wings, beer, salty snacks and dips are making a comeback for the big game as Americans forgo the vegetable platters, water and granola that was popular in 2013, … Continue Reading →
Joe Caputo & Sons IGA buys 4 Dominick’s
Joe Caputo & Sons Fruit Market IGA has acquired four Dominick’s locations in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IGA said. read more Supermarket News
IRI: Retailers should focus on value
Retailers need to focus on value to maintain their share of decreasing consumer spending, said Susan Viamari, editor of IRI’s Times & Trends report. read more Supermarket News