Save Mart Workers Reject Contract
SAN FRANCISCO — Despite the recommendation of union leaders, members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union in Northern California have voted not to accept a new contract offer … Continue Reading →
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Summer Produce Goes Social
It’s the peak of the summer produce season, and retailers — using social media — are calling attention to their summer fruit and vegetable offerings and produce events. read more … Continue Reading →
Fresh Grocer Offers Healthy Field Trips
PHILADELPHIA — The Fresh Grocer announced the launch of a health-focused field trip program for first-, second- and third-grade students. read more Supermarket News
Roundy’s Cites Q2 Sales Pressures
MILWAUKEE — Roundy’s here said Thursday frugal shoppers and aggressive promotions by competitors hurt its sales in the second quarter. read more Supermarket News
Fresh & Easy Cuts Hours, Staff at 33 Stores
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here said store hours have been reduced at 33 of its 199 locations and staffing has been adjusted accordingly. read more … Continue Reading →
Belle Foods Converts 1st Bruno’s
HOOVER, Ala. — Belle Foods has converted a former Bruno’s store here to the Belle Foods banner, marking the start of a planned rebranding of the Bruno’s chain the company … Continue Reading →
Produce Resets Spark Q3 Earnings for Metro
MONTREAL — Remerchandised produce departments at Metro stores in Canada helped Metro Inc. here increase sales by 3.7% and net earnings by 13.6% during the fiscal third quarter, the company … Continue Reading →
Albertsons LLC Launches ‘Road Trip’ Contest
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons LLC here said it is launching a month-long contest at Albertsons Market stores — with a new car as a prize — asking customers to share … Continue Reading →
Dorothy Lane to Prepare Local Dinner
DAYTON, Ohio — Along with using shelf tags and hosting farmers’ markets, Dorothy Lane Market is highlighting local foods in a new way: with an in-store dinner. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Category Trends: Home Base in Center Store
Judging by sales in the 20 highest-volume and fastest-growth Center Store categories, the 52 weeks ending June 10, 2012, could be coined The Year of the Beverage. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →