Hostess Seeks Liquidation; Buyers Seen
IRVING, Texas — Hostess Brands here, maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs and Ho Ho’s, among other baked goods brands, said Friday that it has suspended operations and would … Continue Reading →
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What is the most likely prediction for the year 2022?
Produce will become the center of the plate. There will be more small format, specialized stores. Retailers will have produce growing on-site (e.g. on the roof and in the parking … Continue Reading →
Supervalu Freezes Pay for HQ Workers
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Friday said it would implement a pay freeze for all employees at its corporate headquarters here and said it would also reduce or suspend matching contributions … Continue Reading →
Kroger, Wal-Mart Recognized for Cancer Philanthropy
CINCINNATI — Kroger and Wal-Mart Stores were the only food retailers among 19 companies given a 2012 Excellence in Philanthropy Award from the American Cancer Society. read more Supermarket News
Adonis Boosts Metro Results
MONTREAL — Metro here said sales and profit growth in its fiscal fourth quarter outpaced the year overall, buoyed by Metro’s investment last year in the Marche Adonis ethnic food … Continue Reading →
Unilever Gets Green with Customers
Unlike the Field of Dreams principle, shoppers won’t support sustainability just because you do. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Fresh & Easy Costa Mesa Store Tour
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Fresh & Easy’s store here is filled with signs and displays communicating the retailer’s core values — to be environmentally friendly, to offer fresh food with … Continue Reading →
Weis Introduces Recyclable Meat Trays
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets is making the switch to recyclable trays for its meat products, the retailer announced Thursday on America Recycles Day. read more Supermarket News
Dollar Tree Cites Sales Pressure in Q3
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree here said adjusted earnings improved by 12.2% in the third quarter while the company saw comparable-store sales improve by 1.6%. read more Supermarket News
SN Video: EPA’s Keilly Witman on the Value of GreenChill
In this exclusive SN interview, Keilly Witman, manager of the GreenChill Partnership, talks about the myriad benefits of the voluntary program to food retailers. read more Supermarket News