Whole Foods Trims Sales Outlook
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here on Wednesday said its comparable-store sales growth slowed in the first quarter, and it slightly reduced its sales outlook for the year. read … Continue Reading →
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Infographic: Top 50 Small Chains a Diverse Group
This year’s list of the Top 50 Small Chains and Independents, compiled by SN Reporter Elliot Zwiebach, reflects a diverse group of operators operating a wide range of formats and … Continue Reading →
Aldi Launches Store-Brand Pledge
BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi has launched a Facebook promo in which consumers pledge to switch to Aldi private labels. read more Supermarket News
Harris Teeter Stock Jumps on Sale Report
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Financial analysts said Wednesday that Harris Teeter Supermarkets could realize between $ 2 billion and $ 2.5 billion in a sale, should the retailer proceed to auction … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Inserra ShopRite Is a Storm Survivor
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Inserra Supermarkets staged a grand reopening of its ShopRite store on Feb. 9 after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy last October. read more Supermarket News
Redner’s Doubles Web Traffic
READING, Pa. — Redner’s Markets here, which operates 42 Warehouse Markets and 17 Quick Shoppes in three states, has doubled its online traffic in the first year of a digital … Continue Reading →
Former Raley’s Worker Pleads Guilty to Fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A former advertising director for Raley’s pleaded guilty to charges that he defrauded the company of more than $ 2.5 million. read more Supermarket News
Value Veterans Launch New Discount Business
ST. LOUIS — A group of value retail veterans led by former Save-A-Lot Chief Executive Officer Bill Shaner have founded a new discount business with wholesale, retail and e-commerce components. … Continue Reading →
Survey: Consumers Want Sustainable Seafood
Most Americans would like to purchase sustainable seafood, according to the latest Truven Health Analytics-NPR Health Poll. read more Supermarket News
SN Poll Results: Most Bakeries Offer Gluten-Free
Customers on a gluten-free diet can usually find options catering to their needs in the in-store bakery, according to an SN poll. Over two-thirds (67%) of the 18 respondents said … Continue Reading →