JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores here sent two retrofitted mobile homes to Louisiana last week as temporary replacements for in-store pharmacies damaged by Hurricane Katrina.Each mobile unit has a waiting area...
ATLANTA -- Last year's unexpected vaccine shortage is having repercussions on how supermarkets dole out flu shots, at least in the initial phase of their programs.Retailers contacted by SN said they are following...
Harry Potter is more than just a boy wizard.He is the perfect example of how supermarkets are becoming more involved in high-profile book releases to maximize convenience purchases and create an entertainment...
Forward-looking supermarkets are taking the next step toward turning their stores into whole health destinations.Health clinics, usually run by outside companies and staffed by nurse practitioners, are finding a place...
CINCINNATI -- Retailers are regarding Procter & Gamble Co.'s acquisition of the Gillette Co., Boston, with both optimism and some trepidation.Supermarket retailers and consultants said they are looking forward to...
Light bulb technology is steadily improving, but the basics still rule supermarket lighting selections.Offering consumers the very latest in lighting trends seems like a smart decision for any retailer, but...
WASHINGTON -- Supermarkets are outpacing other competitive channels in the struggle for prescription market share, according to a new study from the Food Marketing Institute, Washington, with mail order being the...
CARLISLE, Pa. -- Giant Food Stores here will complete the conversion of its greeting card section to a new Hallmark-branded store-within-a-store format in all 268 retail locations by the end of this week, company...
The home office and school supply selections of many supermarkets are melding into one higher-priced, computer-friendly category.Industry sources identify the rising use of a dedicated home office space by both...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Penn Traffic Co. is piloting a self-care health and wellness program for its customers at one of its Erie, Pa., stores starting today, said Mario Pisano, corporate director of pharmacy."I...