Fry's Food Stores

CINCINNATI -- It looks like a good start for The Kroger Co. this year. The number two food retailer in the nation reported strong first quarter performance on both the sales and earnings fronts yesterday, with net income gaining 12 percent to $294.3 million from $262.8 million a year earlier, and sales rising 6.2 percent to $17.95 billion from $16.9 billion in last year's first quarter.

TOLLESON, Ariz. -- Fry's Food and Drug, headquartered here, said yesterday it has named Kendra Merritt Doyel director of public relations. Doyel will take charge of Fry's newly established public relations department.

CINCINNATI -- Following a successful pilot in two regions, the Kroger Co. plans to deploy an employee sourcing and selection system to all 17 of its retail divisions.

The consumer focus on nutrition and convenience has spurred the growth of the yogurt market.

DALLAS -- Supply network services provider One Network Enterprises said this week it has formed a consortium of retailers, suppliers, and carriers to define standard processes to streamline the flow of goods from suppliers through distribution centers to stores. The ONE Retail Standards Board features retailers, transportation service providers, and CPG companies.

DALLAS -- Supply network services provider One Network Enterprises said this week it has formed a consortium of retailers, suppliers, and carriers to define standard processes to streamline the flow of goods from suppliers through distribution centers to stores. The ONE Retail Standards Board features retailers, transportation service providers, and CPG companies.

MADISON, Wis. -- Three in-store bakery cake decorators have been chosen to compete in the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association's 10th annual Cake Decorating Challenge.

MADISON, Wis. -- Three in-store bakery cake decorators have been chosen to compete in the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association's 10th annual Cake Decorating Challenge.