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B&R to Acquire Kearney, Neb., Independent 

LINCOLN, Neb. — B&R Stores here said yesterday that it has agreed to acquire the Grand Central Apple Market in Kearney, Neb....

CGA Names Government Relations Manager 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Grocers Association here said it has named Karla Seijas as manager of government relations....

Self-Service Transactions to Pass $1.7 Trillion by 2012: Study 

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Transactions at self-service kiosks will surpass $607 billion this year in North America as consumers continue to embrace self-service technology, according to a new research study conducted by the IHL Group here....

Pro’s Sets June 25 for New Mexico Debut 

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pro’s Ranch Markets set a June 25 opening date for the chain’s first New Mexico location here....

First IGA in Downtown Seattle Opens 

SEATTLE — The first IGA store in this city’s downtown area was scheduled to open last night. ...

Delhaize to Join European Buying Group 

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Delhaize Group here said yesterday that it has agreed to join AMS, a European buying alliance for private-label product, effective Jan. 1, 2009....

Americans Are Eating Better-for-You Foods Instead of Dieting 

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The percentage of adults on a diet has decreased by 10 percentage points since 1990, while the number of Americans eating healthier has increased, according to NPD Group’s National Eating Trends report....

Report: Consumers Prefer Local Over Organic 

NEW YORK — Consumers have a stronger preference for labels that tout specific ecological benefits than they do for the USDA’s organic label, according to branding and marketing agency BBMG’s recently released Conscious Consumer Report....

H-E-B to Host Baby Shower 

SAN ANTONIO — H.E. Butt Grocery Co. here will showcase its private-label baby line at a major “baby shower” it will host this weekend....

Stop & Shop Energy Plan Helps Avert Summer Brownouts 

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop here is participating in a program that reduces its energy usage at 415 stores — all of its more than 360 stores, as well as some at sister Ahold division Giant Food, Landover, Md. — during times of peak energy demand such as are experienced during the summer months....

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