ARLINGTON, Va. — In what they themselves described as a “highly unusual” situation, the National Grocers Association here and other plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Visa, MasterCard and their card-issuing … Continue Reading →
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Sales & Marketing here said it has acquired two more foodservice brokers — Bay Brokerage Co. and Encore Sales & Marketing, extending the company’s foodservice coverage … Continue Reading →
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here said Thursday it contemplates expanding its Valu Land price-impact format outside the state of Michigan, which would be its first corporate stores outside … Continue Reading →
TORONTO — Longo’s Fruit Markets here, which operates 25 stores in Canada, announced it is providing its customers with mobile applications to enhance and personalize the online shopping experience available … Continue Reading →
Sparkling waters with a hint of flavor are shaking up bottled water sales. read more Supermarket News
Kroger said it would look to new markets and invest in “fill-in” markets for expansion as part of an increased capital spending budget designed to boost its growth rate. An … Continue Reading →
MINNEAPOLIS — The two Albertsons chains — separated since the 2006 breakup of the banner — could be reunited, according to reports last week. read more Supermarket News
NEW YORK — Widespread power outages in the Northeast kept some supermarkets closed Tuesday, while others gradually reopened throughout the day in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
NEW CAANAN, Conn. – Retail sales over the holiday season will grow at less than half of last year’s rate as consumers struggle amid slow disposable income growth, stubborn unemployment … Continue Reading →
NEW YORK — Supermarkets along the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast were gradually reopening Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which left millions of people without power and caused billions of … Continue Reading →
