Wakefern Sales Top $14 Billion
KEASBEY, N.J. — Wakefern Food Corp. posted retail sales of $ 14.1 billion for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 28, a 3.9% increase, the ShopRite cooperative said at its … Continue Reading →
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99 Cents Only Cuts Staff by 160
LOS ANGELES — 99 Cents Only Stores here has laid of approximately 160 office personnel as part of an effort to streamline costs, according to local reports. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Make Time for Family: NEW Speakers
LOS ANGELES — Business leaders need to be able to step away from their jobs for brief periods to spend more time with family, Brian Cornell, chief executive officer of … Continue Reading →
Retail Groups Applaud Patent Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. — Both Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association issued statements in support of new legislation designed to reform the patent system and curb patent abuse. read more … Continue Reading →
Wakefern, AWG Top Co-Op List
WASHINGTON — Wakefern Food Corp. and Associated Wholesale Grocers took the No. 4 and No. 6 spots on this year’s list of the largest cooperatives in the U.S., according to … Continue Reading →
Food News Today: A Nation’s Soda Consumption (Video)
In Food News Today, Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert’s discusses Mexico’s soda consumption; should you be wary of health apps; and a feast for your eyes: the Food Film Festival. read … Continue Reading →
Costco Recalls Beef After E. Coli Illness
WASHINGTON — Costco Wholesale Corp. is recalling lean fresh ground beef from a store in Coon Rapids, Minn., after one E. coli illness was linked to the beef. read more … Continue Reading →
Haggen Bakeries Use Local Flour
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Haggen Inc. will now exclusively use local flour from a cooperative of Northwest wheat growers for its store-made baked goods, the company announced. read more Supermarket News
Aldi Tops Ranks of ‘Simple’ Companies
NEW YORK — Grocery discounter Aldi was named to the top spot of a list of global brands ranked by their simplicity by Siegel + Gale, which announced findings of … Continue Reading →
Giant Eagle to Offer Free Prescription Delivery
PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle is the latest supermarket to enhance its pharmacy service with free prescription delivery. read more Supermarket News