2013 Prediction #6: Frozens Come In From the Cold
Frozen foods will be increasingly viewed as a healthy option in 2013, says Barbara Ruhs, corporate dietitian for Bashas’. read more Supermarket News
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2013 Prediction #7: Digital Dialogue Opens Up
In 2013, digital media will drive how consumers find retailer information, comparison shop and talk about the experience with retailers. read more Supermarket News
2013 Prediction #8: Apps Make Shopping Fun
Supermarket operators have the opportunity to enhance the shopping experience by making online shopping easier and deploying other apps to speed the in-store process. read more Supermarket News
2013 Prediction #9: The ‘Big Two’ Will Reap Gains
Kroger Co. and Safeway will realize gains in sales volume through the downsizing of Supervalu in 2013, said Andrew Wolf, a Richmond, Va.-based analyst at BB&T Capital Markets. read more … Continue Reading →
2013 Prediction #10: A Sea Change for Deli, Cheeses
This coming year will bring important, unmistakable merchandising changes in the deli and cheese departments of the major supermarket chains, said Steven Jenkins, executive vice president of New York-based Fairway … Continue Reading →
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2013 Prediction #3: Meatless Trend Seen Increasing
Meat better watch its back in 2013, according to Suzy Badaracco, president of Culinary Tides. “Watch for vegetarian and flexitarian numbers to be up.” read more Supermarket News
Rite Aid Q3 Marks 1st Profit Since FY ’08
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. here on Thursday reported net income of $ 61.9 million during the fiscal third quarter that ended Dec. 1 — the company’s first … Continue Reading →
Wal-Mart Names Roberts General Counsel
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here said Thursday it has named Karen Roberts executive vice president and general counsel, effective Feb. 1. read more Supermarket News
In-Store Experience Key for Grocery Shoppers
NEW YORK — The in-store shopping experience can make or break grocery-shopper loyalty, according to a new study by Pricewaterhouse Coopers. read more Supermarket News