WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee’s wine and spirits managers encouraged the retailer to launch its Baraboo private-label craft beer line, according to the fall issue of Hy-Vee’s “Seasons” store magazine. After noticing rising sales of craft ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu’s Essential Everyday private-label brand is featured in several recipes from Antonia Lofaso, a participant of Bravo’s Top Chef reality show. Three Bean Chili, Sicilian Pasta and Broccoli and Crispy Cauliflower with ...

CINCINNATI — Around 11,000 union workers at Kroger Co. stores in central Ohio have voted to approve a new contract, Kroger said in a statement. "We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates and also allows us to be ...

CHARLOTTE — A neighborhood here became the latest recipient of Food Lion’s Operation Grocery Drop over the weekend. On Saturday, Food Lion employees rang doorbells to deliver free My Essentials private-label groceries to every household on...

MODESTO, Calif. — Save Mart Supermarkets here said it has named James Orr to the new position of senior vice president, supply chain, and chief supply chain officer. His experience covers logistics and supply chain functions — encompassing...

NEW YORK — Corporate brands are on track to achieve penetration on par with Europe during the next decade, with share growing from less than 20% in the U.S. to 25% to 30%, forecasts Rabobank’s Food and Agribusiness Research Group. Retailer...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Market has kicked off a “Store Brand Challenge.” Under the deal, which Publix runs occasionally throughout the year, shoppers who buy select national brands get the private-label version for free. “We're s...

NEW YORK — Shares of Whole Foods Market reached a 52-week high Monday, closing at just over $100, despite a pullback in the markets overall. The Austin, Texas-based company joined a handful of U.S. supermarket chains that saw gains in Mond...

MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P’s private-label Two Forks Bakery and Hartford Reserve Deli lines are rolling out new items in stores in the coming months, the retailer announced. The new products include a line of cupcakes and a line of entertaining ...