Industry Insights

Supervalu Offers Retention Pay

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here said it has offered retention agreements to some key executives as the company investigates a possible sale and seeks to revamp its positioning in the market. … Continue Reading →

Bashas’ Churns Out Free Milk

CHANDLER, Ariz. — School may still be out for the summer, but Bashas’ is already thinking about milk money. read more Supermarket News

Millennial Shoppers: Tapping Into the Next Growth Segment

SymphonyIRI’s Times & Trends highlights new developments and critical events across all major CPG categories and channels, providing powerful benchmarking data to help guide your strategic decisions. This issue of … Continue Reading →

Wal-Mart Eyes 1st N.J. Neighborhood Market

HAWTHORNE, N.J. — Wal-Mart Stores is planning what could be its first Neighborhood Market store in New Jersey here in this middle class suburban town about 16 miles from New … Continue Reading →

Safeway Q2 Profits Down 16%

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway stock fell last week after the company disclosed a decline in net income for the second quarter — although the company attributed the stock decline in … Continue Reading →

Hy-Vee Crafts Seasonal Beer Plan

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — A trio of seasonal brews is on tap for Hy-Vee’s first private-brand craft beer, brewed locally by Stevens Point Brewery here and sold under the Baraboo … Continue Reading →

Wal-Mart Closing Chicago Express Store

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores is planning to close a Walmart Express store in Chicago’s West Chatham neighborhood one year to the day after it first opened. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →

Pieces of Cake: Bakeries Selling More Singles

In-store bakeries offering individual cake slices and mini versions of other items see sales rising, margins expanding and customers returning quicker. read more Supermarket News