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FRANKLIN, Tenn. — While the use of mobile tablets (such as the iPad) as POS devices is growing rapidly, with shipments increasing at a rate of 38% in 2013, many retailers are still slow to adopt them, according to a new study from research firm IHL Group here....More

LONDON — Although Family Dollar Stores sees signs of recovery in the economy, "the averages are misleading when it comes to our consumer population," Mary A. Winston, the chain's chief financial officer, said Tuesday in an analyst presentation here....More

TULSA, Okla. — Reasor’s is partnering with the Salvation Army to collect donations to help with disaster relief across central Oklahoma....More

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fresh Market here said it has named Jeffrey Ackerman executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 3....More

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Food retailers and wholesalers should expect to boost the size of their audit departments in coming years to meet expanding roles of information technology, retail operations and supply chain, according to a new study by Food Marketing Institute....More

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Heinen’s Fine Foods here, which operates 18 stores, has deployed new supply chain systems aimed at lowering inventory, improving warehouse turns, eliminating holiday over-stocks and reducing labor costs....More

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — Topco Associates said Monday that Paul Matthews, 56, has joined the company as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, reporting to Randy Skoda, president and chief executive officer....More

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage here has been expanding — not just in terms of the number of stores, but with larger locations that accommodate more product and more space for community gatherings....More

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets here was selected to receive the 2013 Black Pearl Award from the International Association for Food Protection....More

SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B is counting down the days until Whataburger condiments arrive on its shelves....More

DANBURY, Conn. — Wakefern Food Corp. said that its newest PriceRite discount supermarket will open here May 22....More