Supermarket News

Carol Angrisani

Associate Editor, Center Store

Supermarket News

Articles by Carol Angrisani

SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion is promoting its new private-label frozen fish line with a sweepstakes to win a cruise vacation.

Hy-Vee's Davenport Store Goes Wild

DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Hy-Vee store here is the grand champion of the retailer’s annual “Springtime Party” celebration.

Publix Has ‘Klout’ in Social Responsibility

A full-fledged social media strategy is necessary to proactively engage customers online.

Bashas' Includes Pizza, Eggs in Loyalty Promo

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas’ here has extended its popular milk loyalty program to eggs and frozen pizza.

H-E-B to Award Free Whataburger Ketchup

SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B continues to promote its Whataburger co-branded line, this time with a promo to win a year’s worth of the popular condiments.

Whole Foods’ Detroit Store Goes Local

DETROIT — Whole Foods Market held a vendor fair to find the right assortment of local foods for its first store here.

Ingles Challenges Employees to Lose Weight

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Deli Divas. Fruit Loops. Jello Butts. These are some of the clever team names Ingles Markets’ staffers created to participate in a 16-week weight-loss challenge.

Nugget Market Keeps Deals Secret

WOODLAND, Calif. — Nugget Market is offering “unbelievable” weekly deals to those who sign up to receive its weekly ad via email.

Flavored Water Sparkles at Food Lion

SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion has launched a line of private-label flavored sparkling waters.

Schnucks Bakes Lemonade Cakes

ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets has launched a line of pink lemonade-flavored bakery items.

Meijer Contest Winners Share Their Toys

Reality TV-style contest gives local toymakers the chance to get online distribution on Meijer.com.

Hy-Vee Teams With NBA Player

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee has teamed up with Iowa native and NBA rookie Harrison Barnes to encourage kids throughout the Midwest to improve their health and fitness.

Shoppers Tout A&P Store Brand in Video 3

MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P is promoting a new package design for its America's Choice private label with a video featuring real consumer interviews.

Safeway Sweetens Candy Offerings

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway has launched dark chocolate candy bars under its Safeway Select brand.

Safeway Puts Local Farmers in Spotlight

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway is providing an up-close-and-personal look at some of its local farmers in its "Fresh From Our Farmers" campaign.