Supermarket News

Eric Thorsen

Articles by Eric Thorsen

GROUND BEEF LINE AT PRICE CHOPPER IT A CUT ABOVE

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. -- Price Chopper Supermarkets here has upgraded its ground-beef products with new graphics and punchy merchandising that focuses on

5-A-DAY GROUP AND REALEMON COMBINE EFFORTS

WILMINGTON, Del. -- The Produce for Better Health Foundation, based here, has embarked on a cross-promotional effort that links fruits and vegetables

SAFEWAY, LUCKY UNITS HOLD STRAWBERRY, REDI-WIP EVENT

RICHMOND, Va. -- A timely summertime cross promotion between strawberries and whipped cream hit selected stores operated by Safeway, Pleasanton, Calif.,

AUCHAN UNIT PLAYS TOP BANANA WITH BIGGEST DISPLAY

HOUSTON -- A unit of Auchan Hypermarket, here, has set a new record for the "World's Largest Banana Display" as part of a promotion developed together

ACME STICKS GROUND-BEEF SAFETY LABEL ON THE PACK

MALVERN, Pa. -- Acme Markets here, a division of Boise, Idaho-based Albertson's, has become the latest retailer in the industry to use on-pack labels

CALL OF THE WILD

EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- As consumers become more sensitive to the environment and the effect they have on it, supermarkets are implementing special

LEGGING UP

WASHINGTON -- While the National Chicken Council, based here, estimates that only about 10% of all U.S. retailers are selling chicken fresh, that number

SUNSWEET TESTING ITS BRAND ON FRESH FRUITS

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- The growing number of brand names finding their way onto produce shelves and into bins is attracting more attention, as grower/shippers

USDA OPENS LAB DEDICATED TO SEAFOOD SAFETY

DOVER, Del. -- In an effort to make seafood safer for consumers, the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington,

DMI DAIRY STUDY: ORDERING IS KEY

TYLER, Texas -- Brookshire Grocery here recorded an 18% improvement in the in-stock rate of dairy-department items during the busiest shopping time, due

A&P EXPANDS MASTER CHOICE BRAND INTO FRESH MEATS

MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P, one of the nation's leading proponents of private-label items, has extended its Master Choice store brand to include a new line

SURVEY: SHOPPERS KNOW THEIR HEALTHFUL FOODS

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Shoppers perceive orange juice and broccoli as the most effective foods in reducing the risk of disease, according to a national survey

PATHMARK SET ON CHAINWIDE MAKEOVER OF MEAT CASES

CARTERET, N.J. -- Pathmark Stores here is one of an increasing number of retailers who are embarking on a chainwide program that will make the meat case

THE MEAT OF THE VALUE

SALEM, Mo. -- As customers embrace convenience-driven, time-saving foods -- especially in the perishables departments -- retailers have responded by adding

MUSHROOMS, ESPECIALLY EXOTICS, SPROUT GAINS

DUBLIN, Calif. -- The earthy mushroom commands respect as a produce department leader, matching potatoes, bananas and lettuce in sales and profits per