Moeder Retires as Kroger Div. Pres.
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here on Thursday said Robert “Bob” Moeder, president of Kroger’s Central Division, plans to retire from the company this spring after 42 years. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
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Technomic: Fresh Meal Purchases Slump
CHICAGO — Consumers are buying meals less frequently from supermarket foodservice operations than they were two years ago, according to Technomic’s latest research. read more Supermarket News
Metro Personalizing All Shopper Interactions
MONTREAL — Metro Inc. here, in partnership with Dunnhumby Canada, is collecting a range of loyalty and digital data that is employed to “personalize every interaction we can with customers,” … Continue Reading →
UFCW, Wal-Mart Reach Settlement
WASHINGTON — The United Food and Commercial Workers Union here said Thursday it has reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board in which it agreed to stop “all … Continue Reading →
BevMo’s IT Is ‘Up in the Cloud’
CONCORD, Calif. — Most of the technology platforms used by BevMo! (formerly Beverages and More!) here, including its POS systems, are running via Web-based cloud services, rather than hosted in-house. … Continue Reading →
Comps Up 12.9% at Natural Grocers
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage here said Thursday that its comparable-store sales for the first fiscal quarter were up 12.9%. read more Supermarket News
Harris Teeter Posts Q1 Sales Gains
MATTEWS, N.C. — Harris Teeter Supermarkets here said pricing and promotional efforts drove gains in sales and market share in the fiscal first quarter, although it said profits were under … Continue Reading →
Apps for the Deli Case
People have to know which choices to make. It’s time to start posting nutrition information in the deli case. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Metro Boosts Q1 Earnings
MONTREAL — Metro Inc. on Wednesday said costs controls and timing of the Christmas holiday helped to boost earnings and sales in the fiscal first quarter. read more Supermarket News
NFRA Executive Conference
The Executive Conference promises top industry speakers and interactive sessions that will have everyone talking. The smaller venue (limited to 150 attendees) allows for more interaction with presenters and among … Continue Reading →