Analyst Predicts Top Food Trends for 2014
NEW YORK — A continuing move toward healthier eating will meet desires for bright tastes and pureness that will resonate in the kitchen in 2014, a leading food analyst predicted. … Continue Reading →
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Gallery: Fresh Sights From Fresh Summit
NEW ORLEANS — The Produce Marketing Association’s 2013 Fresh Summit show floor was chock full of new items, samples and dancing vegetables. PMA said that 18,000 people had been expected … Continue Reading →
Publix to Sell PIX C-Store Chain
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets here said Tuesday it has agreed to divest its 14-store PIX fuel/c-store chain to focus on its core supermarket operations. read more Supermarket News
Supermarkets Can Take Small Risks: NEW Panel
LOS ANGELES — When it comes to taking risks, retailers have an edge because they can conduct small-scale tests at store level, Diane Dietz, executive vice president and chief marketing … Continue Reading →
Safeway Elevates Colbourn to SVP
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said Tuesday is has named Keith Colbourn senior vice president loyalty and analytics. read more Supermarket News
Services Held for IGA Retailer Roth
SILVERTON, Ore. — A celebration of life service was held here Tuesday for Orville N. Roth, an IGA retailer, who died Oct. 13 at age 79. read more Supermarket News
Retailers Welcome Autumn With Bakery Ideas
With Halloween and Thanksgiving around the corner, retailers are targeting shoppers with a sweet tooth. SN Social read more Supermarket News
Safeway Videos Feature Celebrity Chef
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway has launched a series of YouTube videos featuring Marcela Valladolid, the celebrity chef whose branded line of Mexican products are sold exclusively in its stores. read … Continue Reading →
SNAP Snafus Precede Cutbacks
WASHINGTON — Problems with the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this month appeared to be a series of coincidences with unfortunate timing, as the temporary partial government shutdown, the closure … Continue Reading →
Variety Show: New Produce Items Need Selling Strategy
While introducing new produce varieties can boost the department’s image, such items must be merchandised and marketed well to entice consumers, said retailers and industry experts. read more Supermarket News