2012 Hall of Fame: David Dillon
David Dillon led Kroger from being just another big supermarket chain to an operator in a class by itself. read more Supermarket News
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Natural Grocers Cites Sales Gains, Plans New Stores
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage posted double-digit gains in same-store sales for both its fiscal fourth quarter and year, and pledged to ramp up growth in fiscal … Continue Reading →
Made in China: A Store Tour
The Westerner in me preferred the higher-end Whole Foods-like stores, Taste and Ole, which were clean, bright, well merchandized and a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Refresh read … Continue Reading →
2012 Hall of Fame: Sol Price
Sol Price pioneered the warehouse-club format and paved the way for discount retailers nationwide. read more Supermarket News
Dillon Has Unique Grasp of Kroger’s Potential
Kroger’s CEO leadership makes him an easy and obvious pick for SN’s Hall of Fame. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
SN POLL RESULTS: Readers Anticipated Supervalu Sale
More than 60% of respondents to a poll on SN’s website last week said they believed Supervalu would sell all or part of the company by the end of 2012, … Continue Reading →
Audio Slideshow: A Store Tour Through Two Generations at Northgate
The Fresh Summit Conference & Expo Retail Produce Tour stopped into Northgate Gonzalez Market’s Santa Ana, Calif location in October. After the tour, Northgate’s Assistant Director of Produce Alfonso Cano … Continue Reading →
Tops Plans Small Specialty Format
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Tops Holding Corp. here is planning to open a small-format store focused on upscale and specialty foods, including natural and organic product, according to local reports. read … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Meet SN’s Sustainability Leaders Unified Grocers, Sobeys and Kudrinko’s
by Michael Garry SN presents Sustainability Excellence Awards to the three winners: Sobeys, Kudrinko’s and Unified Grocers. read more Supermarket News
Product Shortages Impact UNFI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Reduced inflation and some unexpected product shortages pressured sales growth at United Natural Foods Inc. in the first fiscal quarter, but net income still grew by 42% … Continue Reading →