Albertsons owner to acquire Safeway 03.07.2014 By Keith Nunes The merger, if completed, will create a network of 2,400 stores, 27 distribution centers and 20 manufacturing plants.Read More
Wal-Mart’s tethering concept goes live May 2 03.05.2014 By Keith Nunes The concept will create a digital retail concept and give all of the company's store formats 'full connectivity.'Read More
Shoppers drive trial, consumers drive repeat 03.03.2014 By Eric Schroeder Retail food executive says trial is important, but generating repeat is key to growth.Read More
Wal-Mart thinking outside the big box 02.21.2014 By Monica Watrous Retail giant plans to accelerate smaller-store format growth in coming year; fourth-quarter income fell 22%.Read More
Value shaping Whole Foods’ strategy 02.13.2014 By Monica Watrous First-quarter sales increased 10% to a record $4.2 billion.Read More
Crumbs whips up cupcake mixes, kits for retail 02.07.2014 By Monica Watrous Baking mixes and cupcake kits inspired by bakery's signature flavors.Read More
Retail and mobile technology seen changing the food business 01.29.2014 By Keith Nunes The Supermarket Guru points to trends that have the potential to disrupt the food industry.Read More
Consumer conservatism carries into 2014 01.22.2014 By Monica Watrous Eighty-three per cent report difficulty affording groceries, said I.R.I.Read More
Private label vs. brands: Can’t we all get along 12.18.2013 By Keith Nunes A new report from Information Resources, Inc. outlines how private label and national brands may grow together.Read More
Kroger sees greater opportunity in ‘natural’ portfolio 12.06.2013 By Keith Nunes The retailer has a plan in place to double natural and organic sales 'in a reasonable period of time.'Read More