Holiday sales up 3.8%, says NRF
The National Retail Federation on Tuesday said holiday sales were in line with its projections — about $ 401.8 billion for November and December, an increase of 3.8%. read more … Continue Reading →
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Turkey Group Says Thanksgiving Shortage Is Limited
WASHINGTON — The National Turkey Federation said the Butterball shortage of large fresh birds will only impact a small portion of the overall Thanksgiving turkey supply. read more Supermarket News
Digital Shopping for Holidays to Rise, Deloitte Says
NEW YORK — The number of people utilizing digital devices for holiday shopping is expected to rise this year, according to the 28th annual holiday survey by Deloitte here, although … Continue Reading →
OUR Walmart Says Workers Walking Out in L.A.
LOS ANGELES — OUR Walmart here said local workers plan to walk off the job today — part of an ongoing series of actions aimed at drawing attention to what … Continue Reading →
Publix Says Cheese to Social Media
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets is giving cheese lovers an up-close-and-personal look at its cheese-buying process. read more Supermarket News
Target Says Hello to Exclusive Line
MINNEAPOLIS — Target is devoting incremental shelf space and end cap displays to premium chocolates geared to members of Generation Y, as part of an exclusive distribution arrangement with Lindt. … Continue Reading →
Tesco Says U.S. Exit Is ‘On Track’
CHESHUNT, England — Tesco plc here said Wednesday its previously announced effort to exit the U.S. “continues on track.” read more Supermarket News
Role for Auditors Growing, FMI Study Says
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Food retailers and wholesalers should expect to boost the size of their audit departments in coming years to meet expanding roles of information technology, retail operations … Continue Reading →
Failure Can Be an Option, Says Panel
ORLANDO, Fla. — Taking risks and being willing to learn from mistakes can be important tools for both personal growth and business success, according to an industry panel at Food … Continue Reading →
Video: Future Leaders Face ‘Dramatic’ Changes, Says FMI’s Sarasin
FMI’s Future Connect conference gives the food retailing industry an opportunity to “work with our future leaders” who are “facing a dramatically changing industry,” says Leslie G. Sarasin, president and … Continue Reading →