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More than half (54%) of people who dine out regularly are cutting back on restaurant spending due to the economy, according to the findings of a Mintel consumer report.
MUSHROOMS ARE PICK OF THE SEASON SAN JOSE, Calif. Weight Watchers will highlight mushrooms as its Pick of the Season from July though September this summer, through a special promotion with the Mushroom Council here. During the promotional period...
So much is happening with Giant Eagle's store brands that the retailer could fill up a magazine with all the news. And that's exactly what it's done. G is a new in-store/online publication aimed at building awareness of and interest in the Giant...
Unified Grocers said last week its new line of natural and organic foods called Natural Directions is selling like hotcakes. Unified, a member-owned cooperative, is launching the line with 120 dry grocery, refrigerated and frozen items, with more...
The time of the small-format store has apparently arrived. Whether spurred by high gas prices that make shopping in the neighborhood more attractive or recognizing the potential of the Fresh & Easy model, retailers are suddenly interested in...
Food Emporium, a subsidiary of A&P, this month debuted its new Taste of Nature line a collection of gourmet items from Austria, including cheeses, mustards, fruit preserves, chocolates, vinegars and other products. In an event at the company's...
The Global Market Development Center, better known as GMDC, this week reported details for the educational component of next week’s General Merchandise Marketing Conference in Orlando, Fla., which runs from May 30 to June 3.
One of the questions surrounding the newest Piggly Wiggly store here is whether customers will adjust to its unfamiliar layout. The traditional long gondolas found in typical supermarkets have in this store been chopped up and scattered, with...