Metro Restructures in Ontario, Makes Target Deal
MONTREAL — Metro Inc. here said Wednesday that it would close or convert 15 stores in Ontario in the coming months after reporting soft sales for its fiscal third quarter. … Continue Reading →
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Store Brands Star in Brookshire’s Photo Contest
TYLER, Texas — Consumers helped promote Brookshire Grocery Co.’s private brands this summer by submitting photos of how they used them. read more Supermarket News
A Tale of Two Tomatoes in One Italian City
Feasting on tomatoes from different restaurants reminds us that taste trumps trends. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
SN Category Guide: Signs of Life for Many Products
Despite a lingering air of frugality left from the Great Recession, some food retail product categories exhibit improving trends, as shown in SN’s annual category review. read more Supermarket News
Healthy Growth in Some Nonfood Categories
The majority of nonfood categories posted dollar sales increases in supermarkets over the last year. read more Supermarket News
Sprouts Shares Double During IPO
PHOENIX — Riding a compelling growth story in a hot industry, Sprouts Farmers Market literally and figuratively rang the bell of the NASDAQ stock market during its first day of … Continue Reading →
ShopRite Posts Videos of Local Farmers
KEASBEY, N.J. — ShopRite is the latest retailer to feature online profiles of its local vendors. read more Supermarket News
Infographic: More Retail M&A Ahead: Report
Merger-and-acquisition activity in the retail/consumer sector is expected to remain strong in the second half, according to a report from research and consulting firm PwC. read more Supermarket News
Retailers React to Gluten-Free Standards
WASHINGTON – Now that the FDA has officially defined the term gluten-free, what can retailers expect in terms of immediate changes to product packaging and merchandising? Not many, according to … Continue Reading →
Wenning to Retire From NGA
ARLINGTON, Va. — National Grocers Association here said Tuesday that Tom Wenning, executive vice president and general counsel, plans to retire effective Dec. 31. read more Supermarket News