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Mar. 19, 2012

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Safeway Grows Paper Sustainability

Safeway is taking a step deeper into the forest and, thanks to its efforts, there's more forest to step into....More
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March 5, 2012: Retail Magazine Sales Plunge

Retail magazine sales were down 9.4% in the U.S. and Canada in 2011, according to a report from Metairie, La.-based MagNet, which tracks sales through POS data....More
Mar. 5, 2012

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Return Engagement for Continuities

Retailers are finding what’s old is new again as they attempt to win and retain shopping trips...More
Feb. 27, 2012

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Winn-Dixie Expands Gas Rewards

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores announced it is expanding its fuelperks! gas rewards program to include hundreds of bonus items each week....More
Feb. 27, 2012

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In-Store Clinics Primed for New Growth: Report

SHOREVIEW, Minn. — Convenience care retail health clinics, which debuted 12 years ago in Cub Foods stores, are poised for healthy 10% growth in the coming year, according to “The ConvUrgentCare Report on United States Walk-In Clinics,” released this month....More
Feb. 16, 2012

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Big Y Promotes Healthy Cookware Line

SPINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y Foods here is running a free cookware promotion valued at $185.95 for an eight-piece Ecolution set under the Symphony line.SPINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y Foods here is running a free cookware promotion valued at $185.95 for an eight-piece Ecolution set under the Symphony line....More
Jan. 31, 2012

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Wal-Mart Renews With Redbox

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores has committed to offering Redbox movie and game DVD kiosks at more than 3,700 locations nationwide until January 2015, extending its more than five-year relationship with Redbox Automated Retail, Oakbrook, Terrace, Ill., a wholly owned subsidiary of Coinstar....More
Jan. 18, 2012

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H-E-B Adds to Orchid Beauty Line

SAN ANTONIO — The H.E. Butt Grocery Co. has expanded its new Orchid private-label beauty care line with the addition of facial products....More
Jan. 13, 2012

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Brookshire's Unveils Gas Rewards Program

TYLER, Texas — Brookshire Grocery Co. here said Friday it has introduced a new gas-rewards program called YourPoints in several markets....More
Jan. 9, 2012

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Wal-Mart Goes Into Tax Filing Mode 1

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores is again poised to offer comprehensive tax filing services, including refund check cashing, to drive traffic....More
Jan. 9, 2012

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N.J. Retailers Can Offer Fuel Rewards

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill signed into law Monday authorizes New Jersey food retailers to host fuel reward programs, and fuel dealers to distribute coupons good for items at their supermarket partner’s stores....More
Jan. 6, 2012

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GMDC’s McConnell Announces Plans for 2012

NEW YORK – Dave McConnell, president and CEO of the Global Market Development Center, announced GMDC's strategy and iniatives for 2012 during a meeting with retailer, wholesaler and supplier members here Wednesday....More
Dec. 23, 2011

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Schnucks Sees Values in Greeting Cards

ST. LOUIS — A Schnuck Markets spokesperson said greeting cards is part of the grocer’s one-stop-shopping proposition and he couldn’t foresee not selling them despite the fact online sales have taken their toll on sales....More
Dec. 12, 2011

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Winn-Dixie Fuel Program Saves Millions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Motorists have saved more than $35 million on fuel purchases since Winn-Dixie Stores here introduced its fuelperks! program in Panama City, Fla., three years ago, the chain said....More
Dec. 5, 2011

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ALPHABET HEALTH

Consumers are gravitating back to the alphabet vitamins. Letter vitamins have resurged over the last several years to post double-digit sales gains....More
Nov. 23, 2011

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Schnucks Adds MoneyGram Centers

DALLAS - Schnuck Markets here has adopted MoneyGram as its provider of in-store financial services such as wiring money, paying bills and purchasing money orders, the companies said....More
Nov. 8, 2011

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Study: Most Parents Dispense Kids' Cold Meds

The majority of parents with children age 2 and under, 61%, have given their children nonprescription cough and cold medicines within the last 12 months, according to a national survey conducted in January by Knowledge Networks for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital....More
Nov. 8, 2011

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MOST VULNERABLE

Cold medications for infants and children have come under scrutiny, causing disruption at the shelf...More
Nov. 4, 2011

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Meijer Retains Diabetes Pharmacist in Every Store

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has trained and placed a diabetes care pharmacist in each of its stores throughout its five-state footprint. Citing an increased need for support and education regarding the diabetes threat, it has trained more than 200 pharmacists as diabetes specialists....More
Nov. 3, 2011

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Marsh Launches Diabetes Program

INDIANAPOLIS — Marsh Supermarkets said it has launched Marsh Diabetes Care Program, which includes access to more than half a dozen free diabetes medicines, available with prescription through a Marsh pharmacy, as well as comprehensive nutrition and wellness support with a registered dietitian....More
Oct. 27, 2011

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Publix Joins Medication Compliance Network

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix here has joined a network of over 20,000 pharmacies run by Adheris, Burlington, Mass., to bring medication education and adherence programs to pharmacy customers....More
Oct. 27, 2011

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Winn-Dixie Releases Pharmacy App

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores announced it launched an app for iPhone, Android or Blackberry smartphones that will help shoppers manage their prescriptions and locate the nearest Winn-Dixie Pharmacy....More
Oct. 21, 2011

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Kroger Cancels Needle-Free Flu Shots

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here said Friday that it would discontinue the use of needle-free devices to administer flu vaccines after a Food and Drug Administration statement that such devices have not been approved for that purpose....More
Oct. 14, 2011

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BTS Sales Bode Well for Holidays: Analyst

NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Despite a preponderance of gloomy holiday shopping forecasts, Customer Growth Partners on Friday said it expected sales this season could exceed modest estimates — as they did for back-to-school season....More
Oct. 14, 2011

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Bi-Lo Promotes Flu Shot With Fuelperks

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Bi-Lo here is using its Fuelperks rewards to entice shoppers to get a $29 flu shot....More

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