Family Dollar Cites Weak Holiday Sales
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Rapid increases in the mix of consumables and tobacco are coming along with greater pressure on profits for Family Dollar Stores, which on Thursday said it was … Continue Reading →
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Costco December Sales Top Estimates
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale here on Thursday said same-store sales increased by 9% in December — a figure that exceeded analyst estimates of 6.2% growth. read more Supermarket News
Safeway’s Burd to Retire as Chairman and CEO
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said Wednesday that longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Burd plans to retire in May. read more Supermarket News
Infographic: Prepaid Gift Cards Remain Popular
Prepaid gift cards — especially “closed loop” cards that can only be used at specific retailers — remain a popular and sought-after holiday present, according to research from First Data. … Continue Reading →
Promotions Marketing Manager at Organic Valley
Amazing job opportunity with the Florida Department of Citrus for a senior marketing professional read more Supermarket News
Food Emporium Sale Expected: Source
MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P here is expected to announce a deal to sell its 16 Manhattan Food Emporium stores as early as next week, a source told SN Wednesday. read … Continue Reading →
Safeway’s Burd to Retire as Chairman and CEO
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said Wednesday that longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Burd plans to retire in May. read more Supermarket News
Healthy Download Rates for Apps
One thing is for sure: A cogent, relevant app is golden as a brand extension and a rep for your company. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Coborn’s Acquires Mike’s Super Valu
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Coborn’s Inc. here said it has acquired Mike’s Super Valu, an independent store in Watford City, N.D., and said it would transfer its employees to a … Continue Reading →
Gallery: 10 Predictions for 2013
SN asked 10 experts to make predictions about developments that will have a significant impact on food retailing in 2013. Predictions ranged from the increasing use of environmentally friendly coolants … Continue Reading →