Category Archives: News
CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Offer ‘Flu Shots Your Way’ Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ — CVS/pharmacy, today announced that flu vaccinations are now available at all of its locations nationwide. CVS/pharmacy has more … Continue reading
One Out Of Two NYC Supermarkets Fail Inspection by NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jonathan Mintz announced that DCA’s investigations of supermarkets throughout New York City resulted in a compliance rate of … Continue reading
Publix Curbside Pickup Will Debut in Two Markets
Publix Curbside, a test of online grocery ordering and at store pickup, launched in one Atlanta and will launch in one Tampa store. Publix … Continue reading
Safeway Promotion Lets Shoppers Earn Money for Cash-Strapped Schools
Safeway Inc. launched its 6th Annual 10% Goes Back to Schools program, a special in-store initiative that unites over 150 food manufacturers in support … Continue reading
Sam’s Club Enhances Member Experience with Technology
Bentonville, Ark.-August, 2010- As part of its commitment to deliver the best possible shopping experience, Sam’s Club today announced plans to upgrade all of … Continue reading
Food Lion Announces OfficeMax Partnership to Deliver Enhanced School and Office Product Selection to Customers
SALISBURY, N.C. – Food Lion family of brands – Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys and Reid’s – has selected OfficeMax as the company’s supplier of … Continue reading
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. to Close 25 Stores as Part of Turnaround Strategy
MONTVALE, N.J.- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. announced that it will close 25 stores in five states as the Company begins … Continue reading
FMI Applauds Senate for Passing Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
ARLINGTON, VA, 2010 – The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) issued the following statement by Jennifer Hatcher, senior vice president of government and public affairs, … Continue reading
Walgreens Introduces Live Pharmacy Chat
DEERFIELD, Ill., August 06, 2010 – With 20 percent of Walgreens 7,500-plus pharmacies open 24 hours daily, Walgreens patients nationwide rely on the round-the-clock … Continue reading
Three New Weis Stores Reduce Refrigerant
Weis Markets announced three new stores it is building will incorporate technologies and systems reducing store refrigerant charges (usage) to 50% less than a … Continue reading
Fresh & Easy Reducing Store Water Consumption By 30%
EL SEGUNDO, CA – Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has embarked on an ambitious plan to reduce water consumption in its stores … Continue reading
Shoppers buying store brands in new categories
NEW YORK- New consumer research shows that many shoppers are now buying store brands in categories where they were once loyal to national brands. … Continue reading
New Early Detection System Helps FDA Identify More than 100 Food Safety Problems in First Seven Months
More than 100 food safety reports were submitted by industry to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new electronic portal in its first months … Continue reading
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, Senator Lindsey Graham, House Minority Leader John Boehner Scheduled to Speak at Washington Public Policy Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The architect of Obama Administration’s “buy local” movement, one of the most important “deal makers” in the United States Senate, and … Continue reading
Survey Shows Majority of California Pear Growers Practice Sustainable Farming
Sacramento, CA – A recent survey of California pear farmers has found that when it comes to sustainable farming practices such as employing Integrated … Continue reading
Stop & Shop Installs Solar Panels on Stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey
(QUINCY, MASS.) – Stop & Shop today announced that it has completed the installation of solar panels on eight of its stores in Mass., … Continue reading
Traditional Grocery Stores Losing Market Share to Specialty Retailers
New York, July 30, 2010 – Specialty food retailers, such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, have capitalized on renewed consumer interest in and … Continue reading
Kraft Foods Announces Plans to Double the Amount of Whole Grain in Nabisco Crackers
NORTHFIELD, Ill.,/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Kraft Foods announced plans to significantly increase the whole grain content in its leading Nabisco cracker brands, more than doubling the … Continue reading
People Want Real-Time Information to Make Smarter Food Purchases
BEVERLY, Mass. – July 22, 2010 – As smartphone adoption continues to increase, people expect mobile devices to improve their everyday lives – right … Continue reading
Lance and Snyder’s of Hanover Announce Merger
Charlotte, North Carolina and Hanover, Pennsylvania, July 22, 2010 – Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNCE) (“Lance”) and Snyder’s of Hanover, Inc. (“Snyder’s”) today announced they have … Continue reading
“Stronger, Better Bi-Lo” Concept Unveiled at Newly Remodeled Store
GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 26, 2010) – BI-LO marked the manifestation of the company’s efforts to re-engineer its stores over the last 13 months as … Continue reading
General Mills Methuen warehouse is company’s first solar powered U.S. facility
METHUEN, MASS. (JULY 23, 2010) – Advancing General Mills’ commitment to renewable energy, the company today announced a major solar energy initiative at … Continue reading
Sam’s Club Hosts Nationwide Open House
BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sam’s Club is hosting an open house beginning Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8 for members and … Continue reading
Consumers Trade Down from Restaurant Meals in Favor of Fresh Prepared Foods
New York, July 22 2010 – By most accounts, Americans slowed their spending on consumer products as a result of the economic downturn. However, … Continue reading
National Retail Federation Foundation To Provide Retailers With Access To PCI DSS On-Demand eLearning For Payment Card Security And Compliance
New York, New York, (July 20, 2010) –VigiTrust today announced it will partner with the NRF Foundation, the research and education arm of the … Continue reading
