Displays & Signs

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday reported a 0.4 percent increase in same-store sales at its U.S. units for the month of October -- a performance that missed Wall Street's expectations.

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- In line with Loblaw Cos., Ltd.'s April 2007 commitment to reduce 1 billion plastic bags from Canada's landfills within a year, Langford Real Canadian Superstore, slated to relaunch Nov. 15, will be the first major grocery and general merchandise retail store in the province of British Columbia to dispense with plastic grocery bags at checkouts.

PLEASANTON, Calif. - In celebration of its 1,000th Lifestyle store opening, Safeway, Inc. this month is hosting regional grand opening events in 13 market areas including Chicago, Honolulu, San Diego, San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Houston, and Seattle.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Sara Lee Food & Beverage has teamed up with celebrity chef and television star Tom Colicchio to show Americans how easy it can be to make premium sandwiches at home.

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. here has launched a major plastic recycling program at its Indianapolis-based Central Division that will be fully operational in by the end of November, and will extend chainwide by the end of the year.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Sara Lee Food & Beverage has teamed up with celebrity chef and television star Tom Colicchio to show Americans how easy it can be to make premium sandwiches at home.

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. here has launched a major plastic recycling program at its Indianapolis-based Central Division that will be fully operational in by the end of November, and will extend chainwide by the end of the year.

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. here has launched a major plastic recycling program at its Indianapolis-based Central Division that will be fully operational in by the end of November, and will extend chainwide by the end of the year.