Brookshire Names Spokesbaby Contest Winner
TYLER, Texas — Eleven-month old Kennedy Gilstrap of Flint, Texas is the new spokesbaby of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s Baby Club. read more Supermarket News
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Meijer Contest Winners Share Their Toys
Reality TV-style contest gives local toymakers the chance to get online distribution on Meijer.com. read more Supermarket News
Schnucks Bakes Lemonade Cakes
ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets has launched a line of pink lemonade-flavored bakery items. read more Supermarket News
Industry Coalition Joins USDA Food Waste Challenge
WASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association, Food Marketing Institute and the National Restaurant Association have signed on to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Food Waste Challenge. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Ahold Expands Buyback, Revamps Pension
AMSTERDAM — Ahold here said Tuesday that it has increased its share buyback program to about $ 2.6 billion in the wake of the sale of its ICA subsidiary. read … Continue Reading →
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Berry Mix
ATLANTA — An outbreak of acute hepatitis A has been linked to a frozen berry and pomegranate seed mix from Oregon-based Townsend Farms, according to the Centers for Disease Control … Continue Reading →
Dollar General Trims Branded Assortment
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. here said Tuesday it plans to adjust the mix of national to private brands to boost its gross margins. read more Supermarket News
Connecticut Sets Precedent With GMO Legislation
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut will require manufacturers to label genetically modified foods, but only after four other states — including one that borders Connecticut — enact similar measures. In addition, … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods Debuts Budget Assortment
DETROIT — Whole Foods Market is scheduled to open an inner-city store here Wednesday that will be smaller than the chain’s norm, with lower prices and a larger selection of … Continue Reading →
GSC to Build Dallas Warehouse: Report
HOUSTON — Grocers Supply Co. here reportedly plans to build a 740,000-square-foot distribution center in Dallas, with construction expected to start in the fall and completion due by late 2014. … Continue Reading →