Duncan: Supervalu ‘off to solid start’
Supervalu, Minneapolis, said Thursday fiscal 2015 is “off to a solid start” following release of financial results for the first quarter ended June 14. read more Supermarket News
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Retailers should remove junk food from checkout aisles
In an age when people struggle with obesity and diabetes, promoting impulse purchases of candy and soda in the checkout aisle is irresponsible and unethical. Industry Voices read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Loblaw looks to fresh; Q2 earnings drop
After battling intense retail competition in Canada from Wal-Mart and Target, Loblaw reported an earnings loss of $ 425 million (U.S.) for the fiscal second quarter. read more Supermarket News
Lowes Foods offers in-store produce prep
Lowes Foods’ shoppers can now have their produce chopped, cored, cubed, peeled or prepped any other way while they shop. read more Supermarket News
Albertsons, Weis handle stone fruit recall confusion
Whenever a food recall garners national media attention, as the stone fruit recall from Wawona Packing Company has this week, many consumers only hear the part about “don’t eat peaches.” … Continue Reading →
Walmart names Greg Foran U.S. president and CEO
Walmart has promoted Greg Foran to President and CEO of Walmart U.S. Foran succeeds Bill Simon, who has been in the role since June 2010 and will be transitioning out … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report (video)
We’ve noticed a growing trend hitting the shelves recently and it’s one we’re not too fond of: excessively sweet alcoholic drinks … excessively sweet and with an excessive alcohol content … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Throwback Thursday photos from Hy-Vee, Giant and more
SN asked retailers to take a trip down memory lane with retro photos of their stores. Click through the gallery to reminisce with Lunds & Byerly’s, Meijer, Roche Bros. and … Continue Reading →
Safeway shareholders to vote Friday
Shareholders of Safeway, Pleasanton, Calif., are scheduled to vote Friday on whether to approve the merger agreement with Albertsons. read more Supermarket News
SN Price Check: Walmart wins Houston market
Walmart stood out for its low prices and customer service in the Houston market, while H-E-B, Randalls and Kroger posted high scores for store appearance and ease of shopping during … Continue Reading →