Food Lion Debuts ‘Fresh’ Format
SALISBURY, N.C. — A new format meant to embody an “easy, fresh and affordable” selling proposition opened last week at a Food Lion store in Concord, N.C. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
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The Lempert Report: Millennials Make the Supermarket Social (Video)
In the ninth installment of the 2014 Food Trend Series, The Lempert Report looks at how Millennials are impacting how supermarkets embrace social media, Pinterest in particular. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
How Ahold Avoids Imposing the ‘Dutch Way’
CEO Dick Boer proceeds carefully in the U.S. with an eye on the complexities of this market. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Dec. 9, 2013: Coffee’s Single Cup Runneth Over
Single-cup coffee makers are brewing more coffee than ever before, with 13% of Americans drinking java that started out as a pod, capsule or K-Cup, up from 4% in 2010, … Continue Reading →
Go Fish: Can Seafood Sustain 2013 Sales?
Seafood has bounced back from its recession woes, but can the department hold on to the sales momentum? read more Supermarket News
Chefs Say Local Menu Items Are Here to Stay
WASHINGTON — The local trend will go strong into 2014, according to the National Restaurant Association’s recent survey of professional chefs. read more Supermarket News
Coordinating Care With Supermarket Clinics
Hospitals and physician groups are looking to supermarket-based clinics for help with preventive care. read more Supermarket News
Ingles Posts Q4 Gains
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Ingles Markets here on Monday said its fourth-quarter comparable-store sales rose about 1.3%, adjusted for the extra week in the preceding year and excluding gasoline. read more … Continue Reading →
WhiteWave Foods Acquires Earthbound Farm
DENVER — CPG and beverage supplier WhiteWave Foods acquired organic produce supplier Earthbound Farm. read more Supermarket News
Giant Eagle Acquires Specialty Pharmacy
PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle has acquired Rx21 Specialty Pharmacy, a move that will allow it to provide enhanced services to hepatitis C and organ transplant patients and providers under its … Continue Reading →