THE WEST COAST HAS A REPUTATION for earthquakes, but it's also a longtime epicenter of health and wellness. Retailers who have been operating in this region need to walk a straight line with their shoppers, who are among the most experienced and...

Consumers want smaller portions and/or a variety of portion sizes to choose from, according to a new study conducted by The Hartman Group, a consumer research and consulting firm.

Price Chopper Supermarkets here will be applying its computer-generated ordering system to the meat departments at all of its 115 stores by the end of June, according to Mark Chandler, vice president, supply chain integration.

Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. has opened a new Dream Dinners franchise inside a Columbia, S.C., store, becoming the first retailer to partner with the pioneering meal-assembly concept. For a fee determined by entree selections and number of servings...

As trends turn toward fresh, made-to-order and take-home dinners, some retailers focusing on service are installing highly visible restaurant equipment. And whether it's giant flaming rotisseries, hearth ovens, Brazilian churrasco grills or flashy...

Pro's Ranch Markets here is reportedly set to expand into Texas later this year with a 60,000-square-foot store in El Paso, according to the El Paso Times.

With an eye on national brands' innovation, pricing and promotion efforts, retailers are strategically positioning their multi-tier private-label lines. Since company-brand profit margins are, on average, 10% higher than those realized by...

Fresh foods represent a major opportunity to create a point of competitive difference and foster customer loyalty, but only if retailers evolve in response to ever-changing trends, according to Sherry Frey, vice president of account services for...