Michelob playing throughthird consecutive year, Anheuser-Busch here is highlighting 18 of the nation's toughest golfing holes through its Michelob brands' "Great Holes of Golf" packaging promotion.Graphics and descriptions of the golf holes appear...
IRWINDALE, Calif. -- Hughes Family Markets here is installing software to enhance file transfers and build a sophisticated internal communications network using Internet-developed technology.The retailer is now conducting store-to-corporate file...
The three major shop-at-home service providers are staking out their share of territory as home shopping continues to expand in the supermarket industry. The following are thumbnail sketches on each provider and the companies' priorities for the...
SALT LAKE CITY -- The recapitalization of Smith's Food & Drug Centers here, and its subsequent merger with Yucaipa Cos., Los Angeles, is expected to be completed in about 30 days, according to Smith's executives. The company said last week it...
MADISON, Wis. -- The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association here will sponsor a cake-decorating challenge at its annual seminar and expo, June 2 to 4, in Minneapolis.for demonstrating merchandising ideas and is the site for competition...
The industry gathers next week in Chicago for the Food Marketing Institute's annual convention, so why not get ready to talk issues by taking a look at the front page of this week's Supermarket News? The leading news feature this week, "Trend...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Fuji consumer videotapes here and TV Guide have teamed up to offer supermarkets, the largest channel of distribution for both, a multilayered cross-promotion.The Record More Profits promotion involves Fuji's single and multipack...
Operating earnings for Supervalu's retail segment more than tripled in the fourth quarter to $22.1 million from $6.4 million. SN's April 15 issue incorrectly reported those earnings.
Though low-fat and no-fat ice cream products are hot, sales of regular-fat ice cream are not melting in the presence of these healthy alternatives. Retailers, quick to recognize the importance of the overall ice cream category to the success of...
SFA Promoting Salty Snacks Snack Food Association here, in conjunction with The National Potato Promotion Board, has developed a promotional program designed to boost the sales of salty snacks for Halloween.The associations have also developed a ...