Bakery

Giant Eagle Opens 2nd Express Store

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:38:00 +0000

PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle on Thursday opened a Giant Eagle Express store in Indiana, Pa., only the second such store since introducing the concept in 2007.

Chanatry’s Is Set Apart by Meat, Service

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:58:00 +0000

UTICA, N.Y. — Chanatry’s Hometown Market has just celebrated 100 years in business, and its owner gives much credit for such longevity to the company’s service meat department.

Retail and Consumer Outlook: Nielsen’s Todd Hale on Near-Term Forecast

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Changes in shopper spending and the outlook for retailers by channel are discussed in an interview conducted by David Orgel, SN editor-in-chief, at the 2012 American Bakers Association Convention.

Retail Innovation: Stew Leonard Jr. on New Directions

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:27:00 +0000

The president and CEO of Stew Leonard’s discusses idea development and customer service in an interview with David Orgel, SN editor-in-chief, at the 2012 American Bakers Association Convention.

Baking Directions From Sam’s Club and American Bakers Association

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:39:00 +0000

David Orgel, SN’s editor in chief, interviews Shawn Baldwin, senior vice president, fresh and freezer cooler, Sam’s Club, and Robb MacKie, president and CEO, ABA.

Fresh Market Newswatch: Stronger Mad Cow Measures Urged

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

YONKERS, N.Y. — In the wake of a new case of mad cow disease reported in California in April, Consumers Unio, has urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to take new measures to prevent and to detect mad cow disease in U.S. beef and dairy cows.

ABA Convention: Retailers Balance Price vs. Specialty Merchandising

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:50:00 +0000

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Retailers are striking a balance between price-driven and specialty merchandise as a still-challenging economy and shifting consumer preferences impact shopper buying behavior.

Stew Leonard’s Cites Specialty Bread Gains

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:42:00 +0000

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Stew Leonard’s is finding success in the bread category with specialty products as consumers eschew more basic varieties, said Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO.

Sam’s Club Gets Boost From Pinterest

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:37:00 +0000

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Sam’s Club learned the power of Pinterest recently after one of its recipes drew a lot of interest on the fast-growing social networking site, said Shawn Baldwin, senior vice president, Fresh Freezer Cooler, for the membership warehouse club chain.

By Design: Hy-Vee's Cake Decorating Competition

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:05:00 +0000

From snail cupcakes to a cake typewriter, Hy-Vee Food Stores’ annual Cake Decorator Challenge turns cakes and cookies into an edible art show.