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The New Face Of Private Label

My friend loves to cook from scratch, and hosts frequent dinner parties to let others sample her delectable creations. Her last gathering was no exception:...

KNOWING CHEESE

Passion, curiosity and just plain knowledge have come together to help build cheese sales to new heights at Super Foodtown/Food Circus. Along the way,...

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ROUNDY'S TAPS FITZGERALD FOR MERCHANDISING MILWAUKEE Roundy's Supermarkets here said it has named Don Fitzgerald group vice president of merchandising...

Information, Interaction Keys to Seafood Merchandising

BOSTON — Keeping it simple was the mantra at the Retail Showcase Seminar at the International Boston Seafood Show last week, in a session where officials...

Eco, Retro, Safety Hot Toy Topics

NEW YORK — The big trends at Toy Fair held here this month promise not to be too pricey for supermarkets to merchandise. After five years of tech toys leading...

Kroger Expands Electronically Loaded Coupon Partnerships

CINCINNATI — Beginning today, Kroger shoppers can visit www.shortcuts.com, load online coupons to their Kroger loyalty card, and paperlessly redeem them at the checkout....

Price Chopper Wants Feedback From Moms

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Price Chopper is calling all women, especially mothers, asking them to let it know why they shop its stores....

Stop & Shop/Giant Extends EDLP Program to Salad Dressings, Oils

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop and Giant Food stores have cut prices on salad dressings, cooking oils and condiments as part of their transformation to Ahold’s “Low Prices Every Day,” program. ...

Educational Signage, Labeling Help Boost Seafood Department Sales

BOSTON — Even seafood departments with well-trained associates should ensure that customers can easily find reliable cooking and preparation tips on packages and signs, said Tom Demott, chief operations officer for Encore Associates, at a Retail Showcase Seminar presented as part of the International Boston Seafood Show....

Wal-Mart Offers Super Bowl Price Cuts

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart yesterday unveiled a raft of price cuts on Super Bowl items in what it described as “stimulus plan” of its own the economy. ...

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