IGA Store Breaks Record With Longest Bratwurst
PRESCOTT, Wis. — Ptacek’s IGA broke the world’s record for the longest bratwurst featured at a celebration that marked the family-owned store’s 100th anniversary. read more Supermarket News
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Prop 37 Proponents Continue the Battle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Last week Californians voted down a ballot initiative to require labeling of genetically modified foods, but the issue is far from dead say supporters who’ve vowed to … Continue Reading →
How is your company contributing to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts?
Collecting donations from customers at checkout. Making corporate donations of cash and/or products/services. Both of the above. Not participating in relief efforts. Supermarket News
Schnucks’ Pharmacy Portal Goes Live
ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets has launched a pharmacy portal for customers. read more Supermarket News
Wakefern Tops Co-Op List
KEASBEY, N.J. — Wakefern Food Corp. here said retail sales for the recently ended fiscal year were up 6.4%, to $ 13.6 billion. Separately, it topped the annual NCB list … Continue Reading →
Exposing Wal-Mart’s Achilles Heel
Wal-Mart’s Achilles heel is that they lack the flexibility to compete head-to-head with retailers that focus on the shopping experience. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Chicago North Shore Grocer Honored
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Kroger, Weis Support Soldiers
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here and Weis Markets, Sunbury, Pa., have both launched programs aimed at supporting members of the U.S. Armed Forces. read more Supermarket News
Ahold Donates $2.5M to Red Cross After Sandy
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Stop & Shop and Ahold said that, together with their Our Family Foundation, they were making donations totaling $ 2.5 million to the American Red Cross for … Continue Reading →
Meijer Claims Lowest-Priced Turkeys in Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Inc. claims it will again sell the lowest-priced turkeys per pound in the Midwest this Thanksgiving. read more Supermarket News