ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. here said last week it anticipates some inflation in fresh foods, particularly proteins, with increases in the mid- to high single-digit range likely over the next six to nine months.
“Beyond that...
Tesco’s decision this month to explore alternatives for troubled Fresh & Easy was the culmination of a remarkably long decline for a venture that, a few may recall, once frightened U.S. retailers.
For a short period of time some five or si...
There’s one fact every retailer knows about social media: that everyone seems to be doing it differently.
One of the more interesting approaches is taking shape in a vibrant operation at Hy-Vee headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa.
A ...
NEW YORK — Online grocer FreshDirect here said Hurricane Sandy damaged many of its delivery trucks, reducing its capacity to make deliveries in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
“We’re hoping to get more trucks after Thanksgiving so that...
“We think the majority of what we saw in October was cycling over what was by far our largest PFresh remodel program in one cycle last year.”
— John J. Mulligan, EVP and CFO, Target
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets here is expanding its composting and food donation programs in line with a year-old Environmental Protection Agency initiative aimed at reducing food waste sent by the industry to landfills.
The voluntary EPA in...