New and remodeled stores in the Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover chains last year began taking on a new look as part of parent Ahold’s mission to turn retail banners into powerful consumer brands.
The worldwide economic slowdown has sharpened the focus of global food retailers on their small-format and value banners, as a reduction in consumer spending...More
UNION CITY, Tenn. — E.W. James & Sons Supermarkets here said yesterday it is developing a new, small-format “expanded convenience food store” concept focusing on fresh offerings....More
Winn-Dixie’s 30,000-square-foot store in downtown Jacksonville, Fla., is one of its smaller units but features one of the most striking exteriors in the chain.
In an event greatly anticipated by the supermarket industry, Wal-Mart has debuted its modern take on the corner grocery store with four 15,000-square-foot...More
Small-format stores are unlikely to have much impact on conventional supermarkets anytime soon, analysts said during SN's 13th annual Financial Analysts'...More
The time of the small-format store has apparently arrived. Whether spurred by high gas prices that make shopping in the neighborhood more attractive or...More
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Consumers are ready and willing to shop at small-store food formats that emphasize convenience and fresh, prepared foods, according to a new study by TNS Retail Forward here....More
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, which has made its name behind large combination stores, is drawing up plans to debut a small format. The retailer here...More
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