Consumers question safety of supermarket prepared foods
With the rise of the grocerant—supermarkets that offer prepared, restaurant-style foods—comes consumer concerns regarding food safety. IFT Daily News
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Supermarket circulars may heavily promote ‘unhealthy’ food
A study published in Preventive Medicine shows that a majority of food promoted in supermarket circulars are unhealthy options. IFT Daily News
Lower-calorie foods, beverages drive supermarket sales growth
A report from the Hudson Institute shows that lower-calorie foods and beverages drove the bulk of sales growth for supermarket chains between 2009 and 2013, making up 59% of growth, … Continue Reading →
Ahold tests virtual supermarket
Ahold USA embraces a virtual shopping simulation tool that provides marketing and merchandising concept tests without store disruption, said Ed Sheedy, director of category management insights. read more Supermarket News
Natural products: Six steps to supermarket big leagues
Natural products suppliers are vying to introduce new items to supermarkets, but often they don’t understand how this retail channel really works. Here’s how. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Retailers report rising supermarket sales
As the economy keeps improving, so are supermarket sales, according to industry executives around the U.S., who told SN summer sales have been increasing — and most said they expect … Continue Reading →
Ahold to purchase upscale Providence supermarket
Ahold USA said Tuesday that a subsidiary would acquire Eastside Marketplace, an upscale supermarket in Providence, R.I., with the intention of continuing to operate the store under its current banner … Continue Reading →
Supermarket landlord Regency proposes deal with AmReit
Shopping center developer Regency Centers has proposed an acquisition of Houston-based counterpart AmReit in a merger that would unite major supermarket landlords in the South. Regency, based in Jacksonville, Fla., … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Supermarket chefs face off
From sweet to savory fishes, chefs showed off their culinary skills at the Supermarket Chef Showdown at FMI Connect in Chicago. read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: Supermarket becomes true center for health (video)
The Lempert Report reports on Hannaford’s bold move to appeal to the busy and health-conscious shopper. read more Supermarket News