Tesco agrees to sell Fresh & Easy stores 09.10.2013 By Keith Nunes Yucaipa Companies will acquire 150 stores as well as a distribution center and production plant.Read More
Infographic: Raising the bar on prepared foods 08.28.2013 By Monica Watrous Consumer perception has improved, but grocery stores have room to grow, says Datassential.Read More
Wal-Mart’s fresh produce plan paying off 08.16.2013 By Monica Watrous Grocery sales grew by nearly $1 billion during the quarter.Read More
Consumer caution crimps Wal-Mart’s second quarter earnings 08.15.2013 By Staff The retailer said it gained share in the "food, consumables and health and wellness/O.T.C." category during the quarter.Read More
Slideshow: Pizzas trend beyond traditional 08.07.2013 By Monica Watrous Recent launches from Pizza Hut, Schwan's Consumer Brands and General Mills reflect interest in gourmet toppings, flatbread crusts and gluten-free claims.Read More
Infographic: Fueling the convenience channel 07.22.2013 By Monica Watrous Hispanic consumers are more likely than non-Hispanic shoppers to buy groceries from convenience stores, reports NPD.Read More
Prepared foods threaten restaurant industry 07.16.2013 By Staff Prepared food purchases expected to grow double that of restaurant visits over the next 10 years, says NPD.Read More
Loblaw to buy Shoppers Drug Mart for $11.9 billion 07.15.2013 By Staff Company offers wide ranging food and beverages under the Simply Food and Nativa Organics store brands.Read More
Kroger to buy Harris Teeter Supermarkets 07.09.2013 By Staff Transaction valued at about $2.5 billion.Read More
Ratings agency sees headwinds for on-line grocers 07.02.2013 By Eric Schroeder Consumer resistance to delivery fees among factors that may curb growth.Read More