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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Country Home Bakers here is sponsoring a program for retailers that will benefit the 1995 Special Olympics World Games scheduled for July 1 to 9 in New Haven, Conn.d buttons to alert retailers' customers that by buying a...
CHICAGO -- IGA here has teamed with Coca-Cola in a major promotion designed to support the Amateur Softball Association. The promotion includes sponsorship of the USA Women's National Softball Team, which will be participating in the 1996 Summer...
MILAN, Ill. -- Eagle Food Centers here said higher expense levels caused reduced operating margins, resulting in a $4.5 million net loss for the first quarter ended April 29.That compared to a $361,000 net loss the previous year, which included $1...
High paper costs have forced suppliers to modify some of their business practices. To help retailers with the upcoming back-to-school season, some are offering more reduced-count filler paper, while others are focusing more attention on value...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- "If you can't beat them, join them" has proven a profitable adage for Spartan Stores and Sysco Frost-Pack, both based here.The two wholesale distributors entered into a unique cross-docking program that allows Spartan's...
WASHINGTON (FNS) -- With U.S. meat surpluses expected to continue at high levels through the summer, the cattle industry is getting busy trying to enlist retailers and consumers to help it move all that beef.Under the auspices of the National...
SEATTLE -- With its new LoBuck$ format, Larry's Markets' here is emphasizing services and low prices, while moving away from its traditional food-service focus.pharmacy, film processing department and business center.Prepared food offerings will...
SOMERS, NY -- Pepsico has entered the dairy market with a new line of low-fat dairy shakes called Smooth Moos Smoothies.t. "We hope to build an entirely new business by taking a very creative approach to a popular beverage category."The shakes...
ELIZABETH, N.J. -- Wakefern Food Corp. here recently dedicated a full-page ad to party platters and cakes for graduation.." it also said that "ShopRite is the place that has everything you to need to have a terrific party...from fresh flowers and...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Big Y Foods here is offering a free, in-store magazine to shoppers throughout June to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month.The magazine, "Eating Well, Living Well," provides information and recipes featuring...