Value Trapped: Many shoppers still feeling the pinch
Consumers remain cautious despite improvements in the economy, said participants in SN’s 2014 Financial Analysts Roundtable read more Supermarket News
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Giant Food repeats private-label promotion
For the fourth time this year, Giant Food will give away free private-label products when consumer purchase selected national brands. read more Supermarket News
Fitch upgrades Supervalu debt ratings
Fitch Ratings, Chicago, said Friday it has upgraded the debt ratings for Supervalu, with a stable outlook, based on the wholesaler’s improved top-line performance over the past year. read more … Continue Reading →
New hires at Albertsons/Safeway, four years of Mariano’s and other trending stories
Popular stories this week on SN include the new leadership announcements from Safeway and Albertsons once they complete their merger, Roche Bros.’ farmstand promotion and Smart & Final beginning public … Continue Reading →
Ironman: Going beyond the comfort zone, together
As a health and wellness advocate, I believe it is important to practice what I preach, everyday. I ask people to step out of their comfort zones to make a … Continue Reading →
Schnuck discounts breast cancer meds
As part of its new Women’s Wellness initiative, Schnuck Markets is offering four oral breast cancer medications for $ 9 with a prescription. read more Supermarket News
Global Format Innovation: What does the future look like?
We had the opportunity to speak on this topic recently at the FMI Energy and Store Design Conference that was held in St. Louis. Our lofty goal, share best practices … Continue Reading →
NGA presents senators with ‘Champion’ awards
The National Grocers Association has presented U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri; John Boozman, R-Ark.; and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. its Champion of Independent Grocers Award. read more Supermarket News
Refrigeration Roundtable: Finding alternatives to R-22
Looking ahead to 2020, which for now is the year when HCFC R-22 will no longer be available (in fact, some are predicting shortages in supply in 2015), leading refrigeration … Continue Reading →
C&S hires sales SVP
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Keene, N.H., tapped Christopher Brown for the position of SVP of Independent Sales starting Sept. 29. read more Supermarket News