SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The relentless drought that has plagued the Midwest this summer has devastated the corn crops of Illinois and Missouri, leaving the future of the region's soybean crop in doubt and possibly...
Key developments: Reduced debt by more than $1 billion through stronger cash flow, cost reductions and restructured labor contracts; launched Lifestyle store format.What's next: Rebranding chain; remodeling hundreds...
Key development: Led a coalition that's fighting mandatory country-of-origin labeling.What's next: Pushing for reduction and regulation of credit-card interchange fees; mediating OTC drug regulation.It's been a busy...
Key development: Expanded into Europe.What's next: Development of GMO labeling standards.John Mackey isn't modest about the legacy he hopes to build for Whole Foods Market."The beautiful thing about our growth is that...
NEW YORK -- In a celebration highlighting 7-Eleven's recent push into big cities, the convenience store giant last week hosted the grand opening of its first Manhattan location since the company left the Big Apple in...
Tortillas are overachievers among non-dairy items in dairy cases.Unlike refrigerated pasta and dough products, tortillas thrived during the anti-carb storm, and continue to enjoy healthy growth. A staple in Hispanic...
LANDOVER, Md. -- With competition growing in several of its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic divisions, Ahold USA has been quietly strengthening its produce departments with a combination of new programs focusing on...
CHICAGO -- Reducing shrink, rather than trimming labor, may be a more effective means to cut costs while boosting sales in fresh food departments, according to two retail case studies.When analyzing shrink, retailers...
WASHINGTON -- Commodities groups hailed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision supporting the Beef Checkoff program as a major victory with positive implications for their own court battles.The court recently ruled that U...
CHICAGO -- There may be untapped opportunities for retailers to increase sales and category penetration of fresh baked breads and rolls, despite the category's maturity, according to a food industry consultant.More...