Supermarket dietitians are gearing up to promote May as Mediterranean Diet Month with a whole roster of activities that includes demos, distribution of recipes, easy swapping products for more healthful ones, even television segments....More
With its acquisition of two local chains in the Omaha, Neb., market last year, Nash Finch has positioned itself as the No. 1 retailer in the market just ahead of a planned incursion by Wal-Mart’s Neighborhood Market banner....More
Department stores, mass merchants and supermarket retailers are capitalizing on television chefs' expertise with exclusive arrangements and other partnerships involving celebrity chef-branded cookware....More
West Des Moines, Iowa — Hy-Vee here recently rewarded a second-grade student who found a typo in a bakery sign with a dozen free donuts, much to the delight of his mother, who blogged about it....More
AUSTIN, Minn. — A Hy-Vee store here launched “Wellness Wednesdays” this week as a step toward encouraging its customers to follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate guidelines, which recommend meals include an item from each food group....More
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Food Marketing Institute on Monday presented Ric Jurgens with its most prestigious honor, the Sidney R. Rabb Award for excellence in serving the consumer, the community and the industry....More
Pet owners spend billions of dollars each year on their furry friends. New food lines, Rx programs and other efforts help retailers get their share....More
Center Store reported on private-label innovation with more unique alcoholic beverage offerings and the introduction of coffee pods, the increasing use of fuel incentives, and the explosion of mobile apps....More
SN’s Spotlight on Deli/Fresh Meals series profiles large chains and independent retailers who show innovation in their deli and fresh meals departments. Click Here