RICHMOND, Va. -- Richfood Holdings here said last week the addition of two retail chains helped boost sales in its wholesale and retail divisions for the first quarter ended July 25. The company said the quarter contained a full 12 weeks of...
INDIANAPOLIS -- In an effort to broaden the reach of its frequent-shopper program, Marsh Supermarkets here has linked its Fresh IDEA program to a shopping mall-sponsored loyalty program, allowing shoppers to earn points whether they're buying...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Wegmans Food Markets here has doubled the size of its sushi bar and moved it into the spotlight at its Pittsford, N.Y., prototype store.The sushi bar, operated by Advanced Fresh Concepts, Compton, Calif., had previously been...
Grand Union Adds Vice President Postere said Manny Moslemi has been named corporate vice president and chief information officer, a new position.Moslemi was most recently corporate vice president in charge of information technology for Cub Foods...
LANDOVER, Md. (FNS) -- Giant Food here is focusing its advertising efforts on its perishables departments. Full-page print advertising for the operator's Super G units showcases company employees and gives consumer tips on preparation and...
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. -- An independent retailer in this upscale resort town has discovered that it pays to play up its fresh meals, even if it means investing in costly renovations.Mike Schiavoni, president of Schiavoni's IGA, is still fine-tuning the...
AUSTIN, Texas -- Whole Foods Market here has teamed with its vendors to offer customers a coupon book that features savings on dozens of natural and organic items, including several Center Store products.The 1998 Whole Foods Healthy Savings Book...
Like a young man in a suit picking up your daughter on a first date, first impressions also count when it comes to supermarket fresh meals: The subject better look clean, fresh and well-dressed, or it's no sale. More than anything else, packaging...
WASHINGTON (FNS) -- Retailers and the fresh-juice industry opposed to health-risk warning labels on unpasteurized juice -- soon to be required by the Food and Drug Administration -- say they will continue to push federal regulators for...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- A&P believes its new store-development program is a major key to improving sales and profit performance over the next few years, Christian Haub, president and chief executive officer, told shareholders last week at the...