Stories about the California plastic bag ban, Walmart’s drive-up grocery store and General Mills’ plans for Annie’s also resonated with readers of SN’s e-newsletter. read more Supermarket News
Why Safeway decided to sell its stores to Albertsons, why Kroger acquired Vitacost.com and why Walmart needs to do a better job of execution and merchandising — those were among … Continue Reading →
Participants at SN’s 19th annual analysts roundtable predicted the natural and organics category will continue to gain wider consumer acceptance, with Sprouts posing a potential threat to Whole Foods. read … Continue Reading →
Looking ahead to 2020, which for now is the year when HCFC R-22 will no longer be available (in fact, some are predicting shortages in supply in 2015), leading refrigeration … Continue Reading →
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
In-store bakeries are noticing a small, but growing demand for gluten-free products and have been finding ways to accommodate these shoppers. read more Supermarket News
NEW YORK — The economic recovery is in mid-cycle — a good place for it to be for the conventional supermarket industry — though increasing competition from lower-priced alternatives still … Continue Reading →
Retailers and contractors at the third annual Refrigeration Roundtable have found myriad ways to save energy in their refrigeration systems. read more Supermarket News
Here is the blow-by-blow of the discussion on energy conservation and R-22 replacements at the Refrigeration Roundtable, hosted by SN and ContractingBusiness.com. read more Supermarket News
