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H.E. Butt Grocery’s new ad campaign, unveiled in a 60-second commercial during the Super Bowl, positions its stores as a source of value during these tough economic times, H-E-B officials said.
Food City, the Hispanic-oriented format operated by Bashas’ Supermarkets, has launched a new campaign that aims to cheer up customers during tough economic times.
Wegmans is hoping to fill shoppers’ carts with all the makings for recipes enjoyed during the cold months, during its Winter Menu Magazine Kickoff event this Saturday.
At Bi-Lo, Greenville, S.C., nonfood seasonal imports will continue to be a major contributor, said Brian K. Smith, category manager, seasonal imports and candy. Value will be more important than ever in 2009. We will offer our customers good...
Knowledgeable employees trump even the most impressive variety of well-merchandised cheese, sources agree. Indeed, the more varieties of cheese offered, the more important it is to educate associates so they can interact confidently with customers...
In-store sampling events for better-for-you foods and beverages are taking hold as retailers look to supplement storewide health and wellness initiatives. Themed under such topics as organic, women's health and diabetes awareness, such programs...
Stubborn economic and product-safety issues that hurt sell-through of nonfood seasonal imports in 2008 continue to temper retailer expectations for 2009. As buyers head to Asia this month to order holiday seasonal items for the rest of this year...
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, building on the success of its expanded roster of grilling and tailgate promotions in 2008, has scheduled a series of events that will span the entire year in 2009. In previous years, NCBA has focused it...
Online grocer Peapod, a division of Dutch-based Royal Ahold, has joined the MyWebGrocer Advertising Network, which runs ads by CPG manufacturers on food retail websites.