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Recent studies have shown that now's a great time for stores to go local. And with its new marketing push and wide array of area produce, Ukrop's Super Markets is taking advantage of that opportunity like nobody else. Sourcing from farmers...
Minyard Food Stores, Coppell, Texas, is taking childhood wellness to the next level. The retailer hosts a number of events throughout the year, including twice-monthly Lean Family Nutrition Tours at its Carnival Super Market in North Dallas. Tour...
Tree of Life has demonstrated itself to be among the most progressive thinkers in the area of integration. The company's proprietary Smart Assortment system identifies the demographics of each store's trade area before offering advice on...
Considering the mundane job they're supposed to do, kids' toothbrushes look and sound a lot like toys. Beyond their playful appearance, the latest products also feature an educational component that focuses on good oral health care. On their...
Among Trader Joe's assets is its advertising vehicle, the monthly Fearless Flyer magazine, which features a combination of special buys and unique items in a format that differs from typical price-and-item supermarket ads. While the big chains run...
Just as chocolate lovers were beginning to grasp the flavor nuances of sweet treats boasting premium cacao content, chocolatiers began infusing their delectable creations with equally premium centers. Today's fillings range from standby caramels...
Ralphs Grocery Co., a division of Kroger Co., Cincinnati, introduced a better way to save last week to customers at its Southern California stores. The chain said it was lowering prices on thousands of items, though it will continue to offer in...
Record gasoline prices have sparked a resurgence in fuel-rewards programs at food retailers, creating opportunities to win more loyal shoppers. In the past month alone, several supermarkets launched new gas-discount programs: Food Lion begins its...
A&P is looking at its new price-impact format as a possible means to revive its struggling operations in its South division. Last week the company, based here, said it would convert the majority of its SuperFresh stores in the Philadelphia market...
Kowalski's Markets has, for the first time, run a full-page ad in the local newspaper describing how it buys Copper River salmon direct from a Cordova, Alaska, fisherman. The ad, which ran the first week in June, shows a photo of Kowalski's owner...