Supervalu expo welcomes independent retailers
More than 1,250 independent retailers are expected to be in St Paul, Minn. this week as Supervalu kicks off its first-ever national sales and education expo, Sales 4 All Seasons. … Continue Reading →
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Retailers shift promotions to nonfood categories
The majority of key nonfood categories profiled in SN’s Annual Category Guide posted flat to modest sales increases. SN Social read more Supermarket News
Why retailers and suppliers should attend next year’s FMI Connect
FMI’s return to an annual trade show — FMI Connect: The Global Food Retail Experience — was an important step in maintaining the connectivity of our industry. Industry Voices read … Continue Reading →
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 →
Gallery: Top 25 Global Food Retailers 2014
Increased merger and acquisition activity in the U.S. grocery landscape and more insights. read more Supermarket News
USDA proposes rule so retailers can track source of raw ground beef
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a proposed rule that would require makers of raw ground beef to keep records identifying the source, … Continue Reading →
Consumers pay a premium for berries, but freshness is a challenge for retailers
By Marc Sandofsky Recently, a series of programs being provided through their Hillphoenix’ After Market Services Group (AMS) has been generating increased notoriety. read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: Retailers agree to post prices on web (video)
Various retailers, including Walmart, Costco, Walgreens, CVS, Drugstore.com and FreshDirect have agreed to show unit pricing information on their website and mobile shopping apps. read more Supermarket News
Gallery: Market Basket turmoil continues, the Top 25 global retailers and more trending stories
Stories about a Kellogg's rep defrauding Supervalu, another recall at Foster Farms and effective marketing techniques caught readers' attention. In case you missed it, here are popular stories from SN's … Continue Reading →
Retailers upbeat about second half of 2014
As retailers move into the second half, they anticipate stronger sales, though some are more optimistic than others, according to an SN survey. read more Supermarket News