It might seem odd at first that Mike Haaf received a degree in electrical engineering, yet ended up as head of marketing for Food Lion. When looking at the comprehensive, detail-oriented approach he brings to the position, however, it all makes...
Spring and summer general merchandise may be all about fun in the sun for consumers. But for supermarket retailers, this ever-important category means serious business. The opportunity for capitalizing on seasonal sales in general merchandise is...
ST. LOUIS Schnuck Markets here last week launched an early offensive against what it sees as a coming Wal-Mart invasion, cutting everyday prices on more than 10,000 Center Store items. The price cuts as high as 25% on certain items were funded by...
CHICAGO The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has rounded up new food and beverage partners for cross promotions scheduled for supermarkets this year. The trade group's summer-grilling campaign will conduct a number of retail promotions with...
LAKELAND, Fla. Publix Super Markets has introduced an attractively packaged, colorful bouquet aimed at catching the attention of Hispanic customers. The medium-sized bouquets are sourced pre-packaged in colorful, durable sleeves that bear the...
Supervalu, rooted in America's heartland, faced a culture shock with its $12.4 billion purchase of Albertsons' prize assets. The acquisition last year catapulted Supervalu from a traditional Midwest distributor that did 50% of its annual sales in...
ST. LOUIS -- Schnuck Markets here has lowered prices on more than 10,000 items in 68 stores in the St. Louis and Springfield, Ill., markets, becoming the latest grocery chain to adopt an everyday-low-price stance in the face of new competition.
CHARLESTON, S.C. A number of supermarkets are lining up at the table for a chance to enter the meals assembly business. Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. here has reached an agreement with Dream Dinners that will make it the first supermarket chain to...
MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P's "no gimmicks" stand on Thanksgiving turkey promotions gobbled away sales gains among A&P's Northeast banners during its fiscal third quarter, the retailer here said Tuesday.