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Dierbergs, Stater Launch Generic Drug Programs 

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Dierbergs Markets here today is launching a discount generic prescription drug program, and Stater Bros. Markets, San Bernardino, Calif., said it will begin offering discounted generics tomorrow....

Pharmacies Lose Suit to Block Medi-Cal Cuts 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Yesterday a California state court denied a motion on behalf of eight independent retail pharmacies to stop the 10% Medi-Cal provider cuts, reported the California Pharmacists Association, here. ...

Kroger Workers Ratify New Deal 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1995 here have voted to approve a new labor agreement, the Cincinnati-based retailer said Monday....

Wegmans Warns Shoppers to Beware of Check Scam 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets here last week warned consumers not to fall victim to a scam that involves fraudulent checks bearing the company’s name. ...

Senator Aided Shoppers in Development Deal: Report 

LANHAM, Md. — The state senator under federal investigation for his involvement with Shoppers Food Warehouse intervened on behalf of the retailer when it sought public financing and other concessions to build a store in West Baltimore, the Baltimore Sun newspaper reported last week. ...

A&P Debuts New Wine Format 

WESTWOOD, N.J. — A&P has converted one of its freestanding liquor stores here to its new Best Cellars at A&P format, the first manifestation of the company's ownership of the Best Cellars wine chain....

Iowa Grocers Offer Corn From South 

DES MOINES — Iowa food retailers, including supermarket chains Hy-Vee and Fareway, offered sweet corn from Georgia and Florida in their stores over the weekend after weather problems have delayed the in-state crop, according to reports....

Hy-Vee Launches $1,500 Nutrition Giveaway 

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – As part of its ongoing health and wellness positioning, Hy-Vee is running a new promotion that includes a grand prize of an in-home culinary cooking class, a nutrition consultation, a $1,500 Hy-Vee gift card for a pantry makeover and a one-year supply of Glaceau’s Smartwater. ...

Health and Wellness CPG Industry Exceeded $100 Billion Last Year 

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. — Retail sales of health and wellness consumer packaged goods reached $102.8 billion in the U.S. last year, representing growth of 15% over the previous year, according to the Natural Marketing Institute here. ...

Survey: Potential for Marketing Healthy Brands Is Untapped 

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A recent survey conducted by Pulse Health & Wellness Initiatives confirms food manufacturers are not meeting the needs of health care professionals in communicating the health benefits of their brands. ...

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