ABA Applauds Soda Ban Ruling
NEW YORK — The American Beverage Association is pleased with a New York City appeals court’s decision to uphold the ruling made last spring against Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s soda ban. … Continue Reading →
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Whole Foods Boosts Results, Store Openings
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said its “outstanding operational performance” is continuing to fund its growth, with 94 leases in its pipeline, including 50 more leases signed over … Continue Reading →
Wal-Mart, Aldi Face Off Against Established Minn. Retailers [With Map]
If variety is the spice of life, then consider Minneapolis well-seasoned. SN Social read more Supermarket News
Spartan Q1 Earnings, Comps Down
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here on Wednesday said net earnings were down by 22% in the fiscal first quarter resulting in part from impairment charges and from fees … Continue Reading →
Retailers Applaud as Judge Strikes Fed Swipe-Fee Cap
WASHINGTON — Retailers on Wednesday applauded a federal judge’s decision to strike down the way the Federal Reserve had set debit card swipe fees, calling the ruling “a major victory … Continue Reading →
Fresh Grocer Joins Wakefern Co-op
PHILADELPHIA — Independent chain The Fresh Grocer here said Wednesday that it was joining the Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative and that one of its eight stores would switch to the … Continue Reading →
Services Held for Scuilla, Weis Seafood Director
SUNBURY, Pa. — Services will be held this week in New York and in Hagerstown, Md., for Rick Scuilla, director of seafood for Weis Markets here. read more Supermarket News
Rio Ranch Offers App for In-Store Deals
FONTANA, Calif. — Rio Ranch Market here said it is launching a program Wednesday that will enable shoppers to earn cash rewards, bonuses and store extras by using a free … Continue Reading →
Retail Excellence 2013
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South Jersey ShopRite Workers OK New Pact
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Union workers at 15 ShopRite stores in Southern New Jersey voted to ratify a new contract with their employer, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 … Continue Reading →