In the seventh installment of the 2014 Food Trend Series, The Lempert Report says protein and whole grains will rise above the rest when looking for fuel for the day. … Continue Reading →
ARLINGTON, Va. – Food Marketing Institute said Thursday it has named Douglas Baker as its vice president of private brands. read more Supermarket News
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. here said its goal over the next couple of years will involve maximizing productivity. read more Supermarket News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here on Thursday posted its 40th consecutive quarter of identical-store sales growth, and also reported third-quarter earnings in line with analysts’ estimates. read more Supermarket News
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Jana Partners, the activist hedge fund which acquired Safeway shares seeking to influence decisions to divest properties, has reduced its stake, it said in a regulatory filing. … Continue Reading →
Students at Cornell University have developed a robotic checkout clerk! Is this the future of Supermarkets?! In Food News Today, Phil Lempert also says: ‘Tis the season for fruitcake and … Continue Reading →
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Village Super Market here on Wednesday said a $ 10 million tax ruling led it to post a loss of $ 6.8 million in its first fiscal … Continue Reading →
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. here said its first-quarter sales grew in double digits, despite a recent tepid report from its No. 1 customer, Whole Foods Market. read … Continue Reading →
SALISBURY, N.C. — A new format meant to embody an “easy, fresh and affordable” selling proposition opened Wednesday at a Food Lion store here. read more Supermarket News
LOS ANGELES — Unified Grocers here said Wednesday it has selected Nielsen as its analytics and insights provider to provide information for the exclusive use of its retail members. read … Continue Reading →
