Technology and Logistics Archive

United to Co-Locate FreshTech, Fresh Marketplace Shows in 2008 

The United Fresh Produce Association has announced that its 2008 FreshTech and Fresh Markektplace shows will be co-located in Las Vegas at the Mandelay Bay Resort & Casino next year, May 4-8....

ShopRite Tests On-Cart Video Technology 

OAKLAND, N.J. -- A ShopRite supermarket here is testing on-cart video technology that displays ads from product vendors and information about store specials, according to Media Cart, the technology provider. ...

Wakefern Launches Loyalty-Based Credit Cards 

EDISON, N.J. -- Wakefern Food Corp. here, which operates ShopRite and PriceRite stores, and Chase Card Services, Wilmington, Del., announced yesterday the launch of the ShopRite Rite-Rewards MasterCard, ShopRite Private Label Credit Card and PriceRite Private Label Credit Card. ...

Wegmans, P&G, Smucker's in Pilot to Improve Sales Calls 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Wegmans Food Markets here is engaged in a proof-of-concept pilot with Procter & Gamble and Smucker's to develop a new kind of vendor sales call that eliminates administrative waste. ...

FMI Applauds Launch of National Retail Crime Database 

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Food Marketing Institute here is "very pleased" that the Law Enforcement Retail Partnership Network, launched last week, is "up and running," said FMI spokesman Bill Greer. ...

FMI Welcomes State Legislation on Interchange Fees 

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Food Marketing Institute here yesterday reported that 17 bills have been introduced this year in 10 states targeting "excessive, hidden" interchange fees. ...

Chevron Products Selects 'Video at the Pump' Program 

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Chevron Products, a division of Chevron here, has selected PumpMedia, Torrance, Calif., as an approved vendor for its "Video at the Pump" program aimed at entertaining motorists while they refuel and driving traffic into the convenience store. ...

H-E-B Selects System for Sourcing Private-Label Products 

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- H.E. Butt Grocery has selected business solutions from Eqos to support and expand its global sourcing and supplier management operations, and enhance its private-label offerings, Eqos, Burlington, Mass., announced yesterday. ...

Grocers Ask L.A. to Wait on Bag Legislation 

LOS ANGELES -- The California Grocers Association asked the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday to delay any action on reducing carryout bag usage until a statewide recycling program that begins in July can be evaluated. ...

DVD Rental Kiosks Continue Rapid Expansion 

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Two of the major suppliers of DVD rental kiosks reported continued expansion of their programs yesterday. ...

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