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MAULDIN, S.C. -- Regional grocer Bi-Lo yesterday broke ground for a new Super Bi-Lo that will be its first in the Chattanooga market, where it is fighting for the market share lead against Wal-Mart.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Enforcing an image as connected to local farmers, Wal-Mart Stores said yesterday that it will showcase Indiana-based Melon Acres, Inc. during the month of May in conjunction with its Salute to America's Farmers program, which spotlights local agricultural products grown in Wal-Mart's operating areas.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Enforcing an image as connected to local farmers, Wal-Mart Stores said yesterday that it will showcase Indiana-based Melon Acres, Inc. during the month of May in conjunction with its Salute to America's Farmers program, which spotlights local agricultural products grown in Wal-Mart's operating areas.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Even though Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter yesterday, president and c.e.o. Lee Scott said there "was an opportunity to have done better."

It's never been a better time for grocers to study abroad -- but merely importing smart moves won't cut it.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and TORONTO -- Cott Corp., the world's largest retailer brand soft drink provider, has launched Spider-Man 3 soft drinks in partnership with Wal-Mart. The product line ties in to Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man 3 movie, which shattered box office records in its opening weekend.

LONDON -- Tesco believes its entry into the United States later this year could create "billions of pounds in value," but the company is prepared to pull out fast should it prove unsuccessful, according to a senior executive quoted in The Business magazine.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and TORONTO -- Cott Corp., the world's largest retailer brand soft drink provider, has launched Spider-Man 3 soft drinks in partnership with Wal-Mart. The product line ties in to Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man 3 movie, which shattered box office records in its opening weekend.