Lowes Foods Surpasses Local Produce Goal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Lowes Foods reported that it has exceeded its goal of selling 10% local produce as part of the North Carolina 10% Campaign. The retailer sourced over 20% … Continue Reading →
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Price Investments Threaten Margins: Fitch
NEW YORK — A renewed period of price investments across the industry — driven by Supervalu’s efforts to drive customer sales and traffic — could have a negative impact on … Continue Reading →
Rayford Named WAFC Secretary
LAKEWOOD, Calif. – The Western Association of Food Chains here said Rick Rayford, president and chief executive officer of Brookshire Grocery Co., Tyler, Texas, has been named secretary. read more … Continue Reading →
A&P Seeks to Sell Food Emporium
MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P here said it was looking to sell its 16 Food Emporium stores in New York City, and would use the proceeds to invest in its other … Continue Reading →
Infographic: Private-Label, Craft Beers See Sales Growth
While beer volume was up across all retail channels through July 8, supermarkets still lag other channels of trade, according to a report from Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Kroger Consolidates Labels Under New Brand
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. has consolidated its Naturally Preferred and Private Selection private labels under a new brand: Simple Truth. read more Supermarket News
Compton Leaves PepsiCo; Abdalla Named President
PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo here said Tuesday that its president, John Compton, will leave to become chief executive officer of Knoxville, Tenn.-based truck-stop operator Pilot Flying J Oil Corp. read … Continue Reading →
EPA Still Mulling R-22 Limits for 2012
PHOENIX – The Environmental Protection Agency has still not made a final determination on the amount of R-22 refrigerant that manufacturers can produce and import for 2012 through 2014, an … Continue Reading →
WFM Announces Winner of ‘Best Butcher’ Competition
AUSTIN, Texas — Hailing from Middletown, New Jersey, Whole Foods Market butcher Amand Ferrante, was named the “Best Butcher” at the final competition held in New York on Sept. 8. … Continue Reading →
WFM Announces Winner of ‘Best Butcher’ Competition
AUSTIN, Texas — Hailing from Middletown, New Jersey, Whole Foods Market butcher Amand Ferrante, was named the “Best Butcher” at the final competition held in New York on Sept. 8. … Continue Reading →