The Fresh Market Cites Success in Calif.
CHICAGO — Expansion of The Fresh Market chain to California has been going smoothly, company executives said at an investor conference here Wednesday. read more Supermarket News
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Best Practices Announced for Product-Data Accuracy
SAN ANTONIO – A group of food retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers announced today a five-point best-practice process to improve the accuracy of product data shared between manufacturers and their trading … Continue Reading →
Yucaipa Said to Mull Fresh & Easy Buy
LOS ANGELES — Supermarket magnate Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Cos. here is considering a bid for Fresh & Easy stores and a subsequent rebranding under the Wild Oats Markets name, Bloomberg … Continue Reading →
H-E-B to Award Free Whataburger Ketchup
SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B continues to promote its Whataburger co-branded line, this time with a promo to win a year’s worth of the popular condiments. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods Trims Prices in Detroit
DETROIT — Whole Foods Market last week opened an inner-city store here that is a smaller unit than the chain’s norm, with lower prices and a larger selection of private-label … Continue Reading →
Amazon’s Perishables Expansion Seen Impacting Retailers in Long Term
LOS ANGELES — Retailers here may need to be on alert as AmazonFresh begins offering groceries in this marketplace, according to industry observers. read more Supermarket News
Grocers Supply Expands Operations With Dallas DC
HOUSTON — Grocers Supply Co. here said last week it plans to open a full-scale distribution center in Dallas, which will enable it to potentially expand its distribution. read more … Continue Reading →
Infographic: Groceries Positioned Slightly Off Center
Supermarkets seek to jumpstart grocery sales by merchandising shelf-stable foods alongside fresh, show the findings of SN’s 10th annual survey of Center Store performance. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods’ Detroit Store Goes Local
DETROIT — Whole Foods Market held a vendor fair to find the right assortment of local foods for its first store here. read more Supermarket News
Firm Invests in MyWebGrocer
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Private-equity firm HGGC here said Tuesday it has completed a growth-equity investment in MyWebGrocer, which provides e-grocery services for traditional retailers and CPG companies. read more … Continue Reading →