Supermarket News

Aldi Opens ‘Green’ Store: Report

Jun 3, 2008

BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi here on Monday opened the doors to a store in East Syracuse, N.Y., that showcases the chain’s new marketing and environmental approaches, a report said yesterday. ...

Hy-Vee Executive Weighs Challenges of Sustainability

Jun 3, 2008, By DAN ALAIMO

ORLANDO, Fla. – Although sustainability is something all would like to embrace, retailers and suppliers have to be careful of overstating their commitment to the environment, said speakers during this week’s General Merchandise Marketing Conference here of the Global Market Development Center, Colorado Springs. ...

CFL Sales Jump 280% at Valu Merchandisers

Jun 3, 2008, By DAN ALAIMO

ORLANDO, Fla. – Cooperative wholesaler Valu Merchandisers Co., Kansas City, Kan., and its member retailers increased sales of energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs 280% last year, said Ken Nemeth, president. At the same time, sales of A- line incandescent light bulbs – the traditional design – dropped 30%, he said. ...

Emeril Lagasse Guest Speaker at IDDBA Expo

Jun 3, 2008, By ROSEANNE HARPER

NEW ORLEANS - Chef and food show host Emeril Lagasse told attendees at the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association's Dairy-Deli-Bake 2008 Seminar & Expo how his early experience helping his mother cook evolved into a multi-faceted career that's built around a passion for food. ...

GMDC Launches Retail Sales E-Learning Program

Jun 2, 2008, By DAN ALAIMO

ORLANDO, Fla. – In collaboration with the Global Market Development Center, Colorado Springs, LearnSomething, Tallahassee, Fla., a provider of e-learning programs for retailers, is partnering with Energizer Holdings, St. Louis, to produce “Prepare to Sell” programs for retail employees. GMDC’s Keith Wypyszynski, vice president, business development and chief marketing officer, announced the availability of the programs through GMDC’s recently redesigned website during the association’s General Merchandise Marketing Conference here this week....