Joel Elson

NORRISTOWN, Pa. -- Similar to a move earlier this month by Kroger, Cincinnati, Genuardi's Family Markets here began blocking last week what it called

Thanks to advanced technology, this is expected to be the breakout year for prepaid calling cards through the food channel.After lagging behind other

SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- By focusing on general-merchandise areas with higher price points and gross margins, Harps Food Stores here is hoping to boost its

Based on the stellar box-office performance of several key movies, retailers are getting ready for what they expect to be a very solid season for children's

CINCINNATI -- While commending Kroger for placing Cosmopolitan magazine behind blinder racks at checkout counters chainwide, Morality in Media here questioned

CINCINNATI -- Kroger here has begun installing blinders to block front-cover headlines on Cosmopolitan magazine, a Hearst publication prominently displayed

CHICAGO -- A number of supermarket retailers said they would be on the lookout for new designs and colors in kitchen housewares when they gather Jan.