Whole Foods Still Feeling Sandy Impact
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Wednesday it is continuing to feel the impact of Hurricane Sandy in its Northeast stores roughly 10 days after the storm hit. … Continue Reading →
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Despite Defeat Prop 37 Supporters Battle On
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Californians may have rejected the ballot initiative to require labeling of genetically modified foods by a six-point margin (46.9% to 53.1%) but proponents of mandatory disclosure have … Continue Reading →
Bashas’ Opens New Prototype
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas’ here said it opened its newest prototype supermarket Wednesday at a remodeled unit in Tempe, Ariz. — the chain’s first major remodeling effort since mid-2009. read … Continue Reading →
Albertsons Launches Pinterest Recipe Contest
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Market here said it is encouraging customers to create and post “Colorful Harvest” recipes on Pinterest boards to qualify to win one of three prizes. read … Continue Reading →
Delhaize Invests in Hannaford Prices
BRUSSELS — While Delhaize is pleased with results at rebranded Food Lion stores, the company said Wednesday it is increasing price investments and promotional activity at its Hannaford banner, saying … Continue Reading →
NRF Calls For Retailer-Friendly Policies
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation here on Wednesday reiterated its calls for a more retailer-friendly government in the wake of President Obama’s re-election and the preservation of a divided … Continue Reading →
What Now? Voters Reject GMO Labeling
In polls, shoppers say they support labeling, but the reality is they don’t seem to care enough to even pass a regulation in a single state. Refresh read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Getting the Word Out: Retailers Educate Consumers About Seafood Sustainability
As retailers implement seafood sustainability programs, they work on educating consumers. read more Supermarket News
SN Video: Interview With Green Independent Grocer, Part 1
At the Food Marketing Institute’s Energy & Store Development Conference last month, SN’s Technology & Operations Editor Michael Garry sat down for an on-camera interview with Neil Kudrinko, owner of … Continue Reading →
Save Mart Launches Pinterest Sweepstakes
MODESTO, Calif. — Save Mart Supermarkets here and its Lucky Supermarkets subsidiary on Tuesday said it was launching a “Holiday Pinspirations” sweepstakes in which consumers are invited to “pin it … Continue Reading →