Like contrite children, retailers listened when they were scolded for treating new hires with little respect and a lack of oversight. After recounting some first-day-on-the-job fiascoes that have left young employees in tears, former supermarket...
Whole Foods and Wild Oats hit a major stumbling block in their efforts to merge last week when the Federal Trade Commission said it would seek a preliminary injunction to block the transaction. At issue is whether or not Whole Foods would price...
A growing number of California supermarkets are implementing programs that offer consumers seafood with mercury levels significantly below federal thresholds. Most recently, Bristol Farms announced its move to sell Safe Harbor-certified, low...
In many supermarkets, the floral department offers shoppers the option of convenient last-minute gifts. Earning only a tiny percentage of sales in most chains, the category has maintained a presence in most stores, but has wilted under relentless...
Retailers here at the International Dairy-Deli-Bake 2007 Expo get a look at what's new on the show floor. New products, new packaging and new ways to be green were the stars at this year's Backstage Pass show.