Private Label Icon Nichol Dies at Age 73
TORONTO — Dave Nichol, a former Loblaw executive who helped make the chain’s President’s Choice brand one of the most successful private labels in the industry, died here this week. … Continue Reading →
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Healthy Snackers Willing to Pay More
CHICAGO — Healthy-snacking consumers will pay more for snacks they perceive as healthier, according to a study from market research company Lab42. read more Supermarket News
Bi-Lo Cites Southeast Growth in IPO Filing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Southeastern U.S. stands to get an economic boost from state and local governments investing to attract businesses, which will serve to create a fertile growth environment … Continue Reading →
Target Incentivizes Special Deliveries
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has launched Target Subscription, an online model that incentivizes shoppers to schedule recurring deliveries of baby items, with free shipping. read more Supermarket News
UNFI Buys Minnesota Wholesaler
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. here said Thursday it has agreed to acquire regional wholesaler Trudeau Foods LLC, a Minnesota-based distributor of of natural, organic and specialty food … Continue Reading →
The Fresh Market Sets Iowa Entry
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fresh Market here said Thursday it plans to expand into Iowa early next year with a store in Cedar Rapids. read more Supermarket News
Loblaw’s Provigo Wins Award for Sustainable Seafood
MONTREAL — Loblaw’s Provigo banner earned one of Quebec’s 2013 Phénix de l’environnement awards for its Oceans for Tomorrow sustainable seafood program. read more Supermarket News
Schnucks Taps Hucker as EVP
ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets here on Thursday said that Ahold and Wal-Mart veteran Anthony T. Hucker has joined the company as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective … Continue Reading →
Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie Parent Files for IPO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The parent company of Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie has filed for an initial public offering of stock under the name Southeastern Grocers LLC. read more Supermarket News
Food News Today: New Research in Memory Loss (Video)
Today’s headlines in Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert’s FNT video report: Lobsters Take a Dive; New Research in Memory Loss; and The Latest Food Trends. read more Supermarket News