This edition of Times & Trends explores the changing dynamics within the CPG marketplace, examines CPG manufacturer and retailer opportunities and risks and explores what the future holds as new … Continue Reading →
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has put a spin on back-to-school marketing this season by challenging contestants to create virtual pinboards on Pinterest. read more Supermarket News
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets will wrap up its Taste the Flavors of Summer series with a Local Tomato Harvest celebration at its stores this weekend. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. Markets here implied Wednesday it could be interested in acquiring between six and eight Albertsons stores in Southern California if Supervalu were to put … Continue Reading →
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said it has eliminated a 3-cent-per-gallon gas discount nationwide for club card customers at corporate fuel centers, though it is continuing to offer “gas rewards” … Continue Reading →
Everything Wal-Mart does is closely watched. Any action taken by the world’s largest retailer can cause ripples up and down the supply chain. Its size and influence are well … Continue Reading →
SAN ANTONIO — As 25 consumers compete in an H-E-B-sponsored wellness competition, the retailer is already looking for a new slate of contestants. read more Supermarket News
NEW YORK — The severe drought that has damaged corn and soybean crops in the Midwest may lead to a “modest and gradual uptick” in food inflation next year, according … Continue Reading →
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here said Tuesday it has installed its first onsite large-scale wind turbine at a distribution center in Red Bluff, Calif. read more Supermarket News
Yes, I agree with their assessment that there are no valid scientific reasons to restrict sales. Yes, because GM corn cuts down on pesticide use. No, and they should label … Continue Reading →
