Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
Wellness Forum: How men shop
By Cary Silvers Many retailers know that their success is determined by their ability to be ahead of the curve on trends and consumer … Continue reading
On Point: Here today, gone tomorrow
Could your brand end up on the auction block? By Tom Weir As 2010 was drawing to a close, a group of people gathered … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: Feeling the power
Rather than go the way of photo/film, the batteries category is re-inventing itself as consumer needs change. by Seth Mendelson The retail industry can … Continue reading
Sounding Board: Who shall lead?
The recent medical leave of Apple’s founder Steve Jobs pushes succession planning to the forefront. By Len Lewis I like to think that companies … Continue reading
Wakefern Named One of 2011 Best Places to Work in New Jersey
Keasbey, NJ – February, 2011 – Wakefern Food Corp. announced today that it has been named one of NJBIZ magazine’s 2011 Best Places to … Continue reading
Giant & Martin’s “Living Here, Giving Here” Programs Give Back More Than $19 Million In 2010
Carlisle, PA- Officials from GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets today announced that charitable donations made in 2010 as part of the companies’ … Continue reading
Price Chopper Donates Thousands of Free Flu Shots Throughout Its Communities
Schenectady, N.Y. – In an effort to help members of communities within its corporate footprint who would like to get a flu shot but … Continue reading
Hurst’s Berry Farm Announces New Marketing, Sales and Packing Company
Hurst’s Berry Farm, Inc. has reorganized its marketing, sales and packing operation into a brand new entity – HBF International, LLC. “HBF” is the … Continue reading
Sunflower Farmers Market Unveils New Logo
Boulder, CO — Sunflower Farmers Market customers noticed an exciting change to their weekly sale flyers – a fresh, all-new Sunflower logo. The new … Continue reading
Target to Open Small-Format Store in Chicago Landmark
Target announced it will open a Chicago store in a landmark at South State Street and Madison Street East in Chicago. The small-format store … Continue reading
Food Lion To Add More Coupon Kiosks
Based on increased in-store coupon usage, Food Lion is planning to add more MVP Savings Center kiosks inside their stores to help customers save … Continue reading
Planters Kicks Off 2011 “Naturally Remarkable” Campaign
LOS ANGELES – February 2011 – Planters kicks off its 2011 “Naturally Remarkable” campaign at a sustainability showcase hosted by Global Green, a leading … Continue reading
MillerCoors Donates to River Network
CHICAGO (February 22, 2011) – MillerCoors today announced an $80,000 donation to River Network, a national non-profit organization with more than 650 local member … Continue reading
CVS/pharmacy Simplifies Shopping for Value with Just the Basics
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — CVS/pharmacy announced the introduction of Just the Basics(TM), a new line of household essentials that brings smart … Continue reading
Despite Rising Costs, Wegmans Vows No Price Increases Through 2011 on 40 Products Families Buy Most
ROCHESTER, NY - At a time when commodity and fuel costs are rising dramatically, Wegmans Food Markets announced that it will not increase prices through … Continue reading
Stephanie Skylar of Chief Super Market, Inc. is named the Women Grocers of America (WGA) Woman of the Year Recipient
During the Chairman’s Dinner and Gala at the 2011 National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase in Las Vegas, Stephanie Skylar … Continue reading
Save-A-Lot To Open Five New Stores In Chicago
St. Louis, Feb. 21, 2011 – Save-A-Lot, one of the nation’s leading hard-discount, limited-assortment grocery retailers and a wholly owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU Inc. … Continue reading
J.D. Power Recognizes Winn-Dixie as a 2011 Customer Service Champion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2011) – Winn-Dixie’s in-store pharmacies have been recognized as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is … Continue reading
Stew Leonard’s Introduces All-Natural Ketchup
NORWALK, Conn., February 22, 2011 – Stew Leonard’s now offers Stew Leonard’s tomato ketchup made with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. The … Continue reading
New BI-LO Website Reinforces Commitment to Customers
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Healthy meal suggestions, personalized grocery lists and helpful shopping tools that provides customers information about select items found throughout the store … Continue reading
Safeway Announces SimpleNutrition In-Store Shelf Tag System
Safeway Inc. announced its new SimpleNutrition program, an in-store shelf tag system that makes it easier for shoppers to find better nutrition choices among … Continue reading
United Fresh to Offer Industry-Leading Recall Training Program Online
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to overwhelming demand, the United Fresh Produce Association Foundation has announced that it is offering its popular Training for … Continue reading
Schnucks to host Frieda’s Produce University
Now is the height of the U.S. citrus season, and Schnucks stores are celebrating citrus with an educational twist by hosting Frieda’s Produce University. … Continue reading
Weis Markets offers 100% recycled plastic water bottles
(Sunbury, PA) – The bottles for Weis Quality 24-pack 16.9-ounce Bottled water are now made with 100-percent recycled PET plastic; Weis Markets is the … Continue reading

