ATLANTA -- The International Fresh-Cut Produce Association will offer a glimpse into the future at its ninth annual conference, "2001: A Fresh-Cut Odyssey."ith Garrett, president of Arlington, Va.-based IFPA. "Issues such as expansion, who are the...
JACKSON, Miss. -- Jitney Jungle Stores of America here completed its merger with a New York-based investment firm last week -- possibly the first step toward a public stock offering, the company reported.The merger -- a recapitalization valued at ...
ST. LOUIS -- Schnuck Markets here is offering a helping hand to frenzied shoppers, with computerized recipe centers in its produce departments.ng new meal ideas, according to the chain. "Schnuck's has a philosophy of keeping at the forefront of...
As ECR cognoscenti gather this week in Chicago for the Joint Industry Conference on Efficient Consumer Response, the newly emergent issue of the future of paper coupons -- or the lack thereof -- is likely to be top of mind.Interest in the...
It was a roller-coaster year for supermarket video.Sell-through was up a lot and rental was down a little, resulting in higher video sales but lower video profit margins for retailers in 1995.That was the core finding of SN's fifth-annual State of...
MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P here is adding to its prepared foods menu, with grab-and-go whole meals and a takeout chicken restaurant.The chain is introducing both new programs at its newest store, in Kenilworth, N.J.The whole meals are single servings...
NORFOLK, Va. -- Camellia Food Stores here is reorganizing around an exclusively retail operation.Guy R. Sykes, named president and chief executive officer last May, said Camellia is concentrating on upgrading its store base. The company operates...
NEW YORK -- Retailers here will no longer have to package meat in 100% clear plastic containers, which should save them millions each year under a bill that was approved by the New York City Council earlier this month.s for the New York State Food...