Revolution at Market Basket
A tumultuous week in a tumultuous year for Demoulas Market Basket took another unexpected turn when the chain — so idiosyncratic it resisted having its own web page — finally … Continue Reading →
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Albertsons settles hazardous waste suit
Albertsons has agreed to a $ 3.4 million settlement with a group of agencies in Southern California following a lawsuit that charged the chain with illegal disposal, transportation, storage and … Continue Reading →
Refrigeration Roundtable: Making a cold career hot
By Terry McIver “Manufacturers have to start making equipment that can be repaired with iPhones. Then we’d find all kinds of technicians.” read more Supermarket News
Home goods: New soda-making devices
By Kelly Gates Soda-making devices give consumers a new way to enjoy cold beverages at home. read more Supermarket News
H-E-B debuts new store, restaurant
Calling it “a store unlike any other” H-E-B on Friday opened the Market at Stone Oak, a San Anontio store with an adjoining a full-service restaurant. read more Supermarket News
Phil Lempert’s New Products Hits & Misses (video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert samples five new products this week: chocolate caramel pretzels; spicy turkey and lentil pastelon; raspberry Fuji apple snacks; mango ginger carbonated beverage; and hot tomato salsa. … Continue Reading →
Industry vets Thornton, Gooch to succeed Demoulas
The board of directors of Demoulas Super Markets on Monday appointed Felicia Thornton and James “Jim” Gooch, as Market Basket’s chief operating officer and chief administrative officer, respectively. They will … Continue Reading →
Rouses, Kings detail produce merchandising successes
Executives from Rouses and Kings Food Markets discussed ways to drive sales with produce displays at a session at the United Fresh Retail Produce Marketing and Merchandising Conference in Chicago … Continue Reading →
Holt named CEO of Delhaize America
Delhaize Group has named Kevin Holt as CEO for Delhaize America, effective July 7. Holt, formerly president of retail operations at Supervalu, will also become a member of the Delhaize … Continue Reading →
Gallery: On the show floor at IDDBA
Exhibitors at IDDBA’s Dairy-Deli-Bake 2014 in Denver earlier this month showed off new products and creative merchandising ideas. read more Supermarket News