ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- The new niche of cholesterol-lowering foods expanded recently with the launch of three low-fat salad dressings in the Lipton Foods-owned Take Control line, based here, as well as three flavors of snack bars in the...

ZAANDAM, Netherlands -- Ahold here said it will launch its first global promotion Sept. 26. pions, is scheduled to run simultaneously in most of Ahold's 32 supermarket chains as well as in the stores of most of the company's joint-venture partners...

WASHINGTON -- Ahold anticipates at least one more significant East Coast acquisition in the next 12 months and possibly a major acquisition in Europe as well, according to securities analysts.The analysts were part of a dinner and reception...

By Convenience remains a strong motivator in the breakfast aisle, with grab-and-go items flying off the shelf and into grocery bags of Americans in need of a quick way to start their day.According to Information Resources Inc., Chicago, the...

ZAANDAM, Netherlands -- Ahold here said last week its U.S. headquarters, currently located in Atlanta, will move to the Washington area at the end of this summer. "The move from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., is a logical step," said Robert Tobin...

NEW YORK -- As predicted by analysts, Viacom here released first-quarter financials late last month that showed Blockbuster Entertainment, Dallas, had a 13% decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization despite a 20%...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tops Friendly Markets here continues to roll out permanent in-line video sell-through sections to its new and remodeled stores.The Ahold division's latest section is in a remodeled store in Fairview Park, Ohio, a Finast Friendly...

Asians constitute one of the fastest-growing ethnic segments in the United States today, and retailers with strong produce programs are finding a whole new category to promote. Merchandised correctly, items used in the diets of the Far East can...

Godzilla Vanilla, the I Scream Sandwich and "Why I Love Ice Cream" essays were just a few of the ingredients in this year's promotional recipes for National Ice Cream Month, held in July.In the Charlotte, N.C., metropolitan area, both Harris...

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