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Meijer, Produce for Kids Partner in Park Party Events 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer and Produce for Kids have partnered again this year to educate kids and their parents on the health benefits of fresh produce, hosting a tent booth at six “Park Party” events in Western Michigan this summer, sponsored by local ABC affiliate WOTV-4....

Kmart to Close Three Supercenters 

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart here said it would close four stores — including three Super Kmart supercenters — this fall. ...

Ahold Names Schlicker CEO of Stop & Shop 

AMSTERDAM — In a move signaling that a new phase is beginning in the repositioning of its largest U.S. banners, Ahold here has appointed Carl Schlicker as the new president and chief executive officer of Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover. ...

A&P’s Haub Receives Human Rights Award 

MONTVALE, N.J. — Christian Haub, executive chairman of A&P here, was awarded the prestigious 2008 annual Human Rights Award presented by the Jewish Labor Committee. ...

Discounters Cite Stimulus Checks in Sales Gains 

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Discount retailers yesterday said they received a boost last month from consumers spending their economic stimulus checks. ...

Whole Foods Launches Guide for Budget-Conscious Shoppers 

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market yesterday announced the launch of “The Real Deal,” a new national program to offer shoppers specially priced product discounts, money-saving coupons, budget recipes and tips to help their customers “continue to enjoy quality organic and natural foods while stretching their food dollar,” the company said in a release....

Dooley to Leave GMA to Join Chemical Council 

WASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association here said it is seeking a new president and chief executive officer following yesterday’s surprise announcement that Cal Dooley is resigning, effective in September....

Stop & Shop Hosts Summits to Guide Consumers 

WOODBURY, N.Y. — Stop & Shop this week hosted the first of three scheduled “Affordable Food Summits” to help consumers cope with the rising cost of groceries....

New Ad Campaign Highlights Penn Traffic Strategies 

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new branding and advertising campaign is providing Penn Traffic encouragement as it begins a turnaround, Gregory Young, chief executive officer, said at the retailer’s annual meeting here yesterday....

Supermarket Foodservice Offerings Gain Appeal: Speaker 

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — Consumers seeking to save money on meals away from home are giving more consideration to foodservice offerings at supermarkets, an executive of a research firm said yesterday during a webinar sponsored by The Food Institute here....

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