Publix Profits Squeezed in Q2
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets here said profits were down slightly in the second quarter despite a 3.2% gain in revenues, including a 1.9% increase in comparable-store sales. read … Continue Reading →
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Supervalu Cuts IT Staff
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here is laying off 85 technology employees as part of a restructuring of its IT department, according to local reports. read more Supermarket News
Alliance Calls for Action on 2012 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 grower organizations, released a statement on Tuesday urging the Senate to move forward on efforts … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods to Teach Organics to Kids
AUSTIN, Texas — PBS Kids, Arlington, Va., announced a partnership with Whole Foods Market here to provide educational tools and resources that help families make decisions about organic foods and … Continue Reading →
Supervalu Cuts IT Staff: Report
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here is laying off 85 technology employees as part of a restructuring of its IT department, according to local reports. read more Supermarket News
Publix Makes Knoxville Debut
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets on Thursday is set to open its first store in the Knoxville, Tenn., market. read more Supermarket News
Independence Day Boosts Costco July Sales
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale said Wednesday that non-fuel same-store sales improved by 8% during July, boosted in part by a strong run-up to the July 4 holiday. read more … Continue Reading →
Weis Completes Chambersburg Remodel
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets here said it would unveil the completion of renovations at its store in Chambersburg, Pa., this Sunday. read more Supermarket News
Spartan Stores Samples Exclusive Beef
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores has hit the road to promote its private-label Tender Ridge beef brand. read more Supermarket News
Infographic: Consumers Oppose Limits on Soda Size
Most consumers surveyed in a recent poll — 67% — said they do not support a proposal to restrict the size of sweetened beverages in New York City restaurants and … Continue Reading →