Kroger Co. has launched a new program to donate more perishables to charities as part of an expansion of its hunger relief efforts. The move comes amid a general effort by supermarkets to increase perishables...
Socially conscious and health-focused fare are receiving top billing on prominently positioned endcaps. In addition to catching the eyes of shoppers to which these premium items already appeal, these displays are...
Supermarket pharmacy made great strides in 2007 in letting its voice be heard in Washington and in the states. Now, it plans to ramp up its efforts to fight important battles in 2008. Among the issues that are top-of...
Publix Super Markets has found a unique, interactive way to promote its new GreenWise Market format, which opened in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., this fall. The Lakeland, Fla.-based chain has just launched an interactive...
Tired of state-by-state victories, fans of raw milk believe it's time to think big. The very best national voice for us is Oprah. It seems that mothers rely on her words more than anything, wrote Mark McAfee, a raw...
Green is good at least that's what Hannaford Bros. brass thought when they announced last month plans to build a revolutionary, totally green supermarket. The Scarborough, Maine-based chain said its LEED Platinum...
As consumer awareness of global warming heats up, supermarkets are doing their part to make sure they don't contribute to the problem. Some retailers are joining the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership, an...
Successful health and wellness programs often use an umbrella strategy that ties together each department. Stater Bros. is covering its shoppers by using a new dietitian to connect pharmacy with food. The San...
Automated self-service has become a way of life for many Americans. For supermarkets wrestling with space, security and personnel issues related to some nonfood categories, kiosks can be a viable solution for DVD...
Publix Super Markets began sharing its holiday cheer early this year. Wine and eggnog samples were part of the festivities at the retailer's annual, day-long Holiday Fest, held a week before Thanksgiving in all of its...