Supermarket News
IGA Schedules U.S. Retailer Rally for November
CHICAGO — IGA here said yesterday it plans to hold its first U.S.-specific retailer meeting in more than a decade Nov. 6-8. ...
GMA Criticizes FDA Globalization Act Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association issued a statement here last week relating that the proposals outlined in the discussion draft of the Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008 would likely increase food prices and impose unnecessary regulatory burdens. ...
Penn Traffic Takes Hit on Failed Acquisition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Penn Traffic here on Friday said it had incurred a cost of $4.8 million during the fiscal year that ended Feb. 2 pursuing an acquisition that did not materialize....
Meijer’s Garden Centers Partner With Nature Conservancy
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is teaming up with The Nature Conservancy again this year in an effort to encourage shoppers to choose non-invasive plants, trees and shrubs when they shop at the chain’s garden centers. ...
Fresh & Easy Plans 10 More Las Vegas Sites
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here said yesterday it has selected 10 more sites in the Las Vegas area for additional stores....
Retailers Join ‘Be Food Safe’ Campaign
WASHINGTON — Nearly 40 retailers are providing their customers with food safety information and tips through the “Be Food Safe” campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Partnership for Food Safety Education, officials said....
Consumers Like Small-Format Stores, Study Indicates
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Consumers are ready and willing to shop at small-store food formats that emphasize convenience and fresh, prepared foods, according to a new study by TNS Retail Forward here....
Costco’s Eagan Named WAFC President
LOS ANGELES — The Western Association of Food Chains here said its new president is John Eagan, Garden Grove, Calif.-based vice president and senior general merchandising manager for Costco Wholesale Corp., Issaquah, Wash....
Supervalu Sees Shoppers Adjusting to Economy
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here said yesterday that shoppers seem to be seeking out more promotions, buying more store brands and using more coupons as a result of the soft economy and rising food prices....
Kroger to Offer Gift-Card Bonus for Tax Refunds
CNCINNATI — Kroger here yesterday said it would offer shoppers a chance to extend their tax rebate and/or economic stimulus checks by exchanging them for Kroger gift cards with as much as $120 in additional face value. ...
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