NGA Leaders Tout Impact of Independents
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grocers Association here said it is equipped — for the first time ever — with hard data about the size and economic importance of the … Continue Reading →
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Safeway Eyes Better 2nd Half
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said it expects financial results to strengthen during the second half of the year, despite disappointing results for the first quarter and a prediction of … Continue Reading →
Weis Rewards Refrigeration Technicians for Cutting Leak Rates
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets here has recognized half of its 20 in-house refrigeration technicians with cash rewards for achieving refrigerant-leak-reduction goals at its 163 stores during 2012. read more … Continue Reading →
Witman to Leave the EPA’s GreenChill Partnership
WASHINGTON — Keilly Witman, who is largely responsible for creating and managing the Environmental Protection Agency’s five-year-old GreenChill Partnership aimed at reducing refrigerant emissions in supermarkets, announced that she is … Continue Reading →
GE Labeling Bill Introduced in Senate, House
WASHINGTON — Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced a bill that would require the Food and Drug Administration to label all genetically engineered whole foods and … Continue Reading →
Chicken Council Reacts to Post Article
WASHINGTON — After the Washington Post published an article Thursday linking the use of antibmicrobials in chicken processing plants to plant workers’ and inspectors respiratory problems, the National Chicken Council … Continue Reading →
Macey’s Introduces New Logo, Mascot
SALT LAKE CITY — Macey’s here is introducing a new logo and a new corporate mascot as it continues a store remodeling program. read more Supermarket News
Sprouts Hires Advisors for IPO: Report
PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Markets here has selected two banks to underwrite an initial public offering later this year, Reuters reported this week. read more Supermarket News
April 25, 2013: The Week in Stocks
Data for North American food retailers tracked by SN, at the close April 25, 2013. read more Supermarket News
United Converts Fuel Kiosks to C-Stores
LUBBOCK, Texas — United Supermarkets LLC here said Thursday it is in the process of expanding the United Express fuel kiosks at two locations to become walk-in convenience stores. read … Continue Reading →