Gen Y Flaky on Vegetarianism, Gen Z More Committed
A rise in vegetarianism and flexitarianism is one of our predictions for 2013. But when it comes to going vegetarian, there is often a generational divide on commitment to the … Continue Reading →
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Congress Approves Tax Hikes
Congress agreed to a last-minute deal to increase taxes on high earners to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of broader tax hikes and spending cuts. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods Top Food Retail Stock in 2012
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market led the field of food-retailing stocks again in 2012, with a gain of nearly 35% for the year, to close at $ 91.16 on … Continue Reading →
Murphy Oil to Add 200 Wal-Mart Gas Stations
EL DORADO, Ark. — Murphy Oil Corp. here said it has reached an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores allowing it to build more than 200 fuel stations at Wal-Mart Supercenters in … Continue Reading →
7-Eleven Focuses on Fresh Foods
DALLAS — 7-Eleven, with a new proprietary line, is set to make sales of fresh foods 20% of its total sales within the next few years, officials said. read more … Continue Reading →
New Raley’s Pact Expands Union Access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Raley’s here said its employees have ratified new contracts that will allow the United Food & Commercial Workers to organize the 22 non-union stores in the chain. … Continue Reading →
Teamsters Urge UNFI Product Boycott
AUBURN, Wash. — Teamsters Local 117, which is striking a United Natural Foods warehouse here, has called for a consumer boycott of the distributor’s products at Whole Foods Market. read … Continue Reading →
Study: Turkey Sales Jump, All Poultry Up
CHICAGO — New Mintel statistics show turkey sales taking flight along with duck and other specialty birds. read more Supermarket News
Study: Turkey Sales Jump, All Poultry Up
CHICAGO — New Mintel statistics show turkey sales taking flight along with duck and other specialty birds. read more Supermarket News
Publix’s Career Site Gets a Promotion
LAKELAND, Fla. — In just five months, Publix Super Markets’ career-based Facebook page has generated more than 5,000 “likes.” read more Supermarket News