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Publix Extends Ad Campaign Targeting West Indian Consumers 

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets here has extended its Independence Day print and radio ad campaign in South Florida, in an effort to target shoppers from the Bahamas, Barbados, Haiti, Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago....

Pathmark Conversions Set to Bow in Philadelphia 

MONTVALE, N.J. — Two Pathmark stores renovated under the chain’s new price impact format are set to debut in Philadelphia this week, kicking off a series of transformations planned for the Philadelphia region by owner A&P here....

Wegmans to Host Back-to-School Event 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans here is hoping to teach shoppers a thing or two about healthy eating on a budget during its chainwide Back to School event, scheduled to take place in all locations on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....

NACDS Plans Another Washington ‘Fly-In’ Event: Anderson 

SAN DIEGO – “We need more white coats on the steps of the United States Capitol,” said Steven Anderson, president, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Alexandria, Va., addressing the group’s Pharmacy & Technology Conference here Monday....

Loblaw Promoting Local Produce Harvest 

TORONTO — In an effort to offer more local items to shoppers, Loblaw here said it is offering between 150 and 180 Canadian produce items at its stores until Sept. 12....

GMA Shifts 2009 Conference to Colorado 

WASHINGTON — Grocery Manufacturers Association here said yesterday it will stage its 2009 Executive Conference Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo....

NASFT Names New Members to Council 

NEW YORK — The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade here is expected to announce today that three new members have been named to its Buyers’ Circle Advisory Council. ...

Family Dollar Promotes McCaffety to Operations VP 

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores here said it has named Lonnie W. McCaffety to the position of vice president of store operations. ...

FDA to Allow Irradiation for Spinach, Lettuce 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week announced that it will allow food producers to treat spinach and iceberg lettuce with levels of radiation sufficient to kill E. coli and salmonella bacteria. ...

Study: Most Customers Want Prescription Pickup Kiosks  

NEW HOPE, Pa. — Research firm Wilson Health Information here reported late last week that over 70% of customers wait in line five or more minutes to pick up their prescriptions, a 10% increase from last year, possibly contributing to an overall decline in pharmacy satisfaction. ...

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