Whole Foods Cites Success Expanding in Smaller Markets
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said last week its decision to open stores in smaller cities is paying off. read more Supermarket News
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New IPO Cashes In on Trends
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage were up more than 20% in their first days of trading last week after the organic-product retailer had its stock … Continue Reading →
Loblaw Expands Joe Fresh in U.S.
Loblaw said that its proprietary clothing line, Joe Fresh, would expand throughout the U.S. as part of specialty departments at 700 JCPenney stores and at JCPenney’s website. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
July 30, 2012: 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 →
KPMG Veteran Flynn Joins Wal-Mart Board
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here on Monday said its board of directors has named Timothy P. Flynn, retired chairman of KPMG International, as a new board member at the … Continue Reading →
Organic Gets Some Drought Relief
Organic producers affected by the worsening drought were notified this week that the USDA National Organic Program is preparing to offer temporary variances on a number of NOP controls. Refresh … Continue Reading →
Wal-Mart Opens 1st Calif. Neighborhood Market
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The first Walmart Neighborhood Market in California opened here Friday. It is only the fourth Neighborhood Market on the West Coast. read more Supermarket News
ConAgra to Buy Bertolli, P.F. Chang’s Frozen Brands
OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Unilever’s Bertolli and P.F. Chang’s Home Menu frozen meals business for $ 265 million. read more Supermarket News
Glanbia acquires Aseptic Solutions for $60 million
Glanbia, the international nutritional solutions and cheese group, has acquired Aseptic Solutions Inc. (ASI) for $ 60 million. IFT Daily News
Analysts Not Surprised at Herkert Ouster
NEW YORK — Financial analysts who follow Supervalu were not surprised to learn Monday morning that the company’s chief executive officer had been fired, but also said they didn’t expect … Continue Reading →