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CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here and Weis Markets, Sunbury, Pa., have both launched programs aimed at supporting members of the U.S. Armed Forces....More

DALLAS — For supermarkets and the fresh foods they sell, the rise of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter has been a bit of a blessing and a curse....More

SEATTLE — When today’s consumers — especially the 18 to 32 age group — need cooking advice or nutrition information, they're more apt to seek out that info on social media than ask a family member directly, according to new research by The Hartman Group....More

LAS VEGAS — Independent retailers have more opportunities in digital marketing as the technologies become more affordable and the payoffs become clearer, according to Robert Hemphill, president, Webstop.com....More

ORLANDO, Fla. — The food industry can grab opportunities in social media if it overcomes myths and better understands the landscape, said Cathy Green Burns, president, Food Lion, Harvey’s and Reid’s, at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference here....More

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Harris Teeter has launched a healthy recipe contest on its Facebook page....More

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced Friday a unique cause program through social media platforms — Facebook and Foursquare — to let its customers help distribute more than $6 million in free flu shot vouchers to five national charities....More