Frozen Foods

Helped in no small measure by its still-burgeoning food sales, particularly in the perimeter, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. said yesterday that June 2008 sales soared by 18.8 percent to $1.05 billion, from $887 million in the year-ago period. June 2008 comparable-club sales jumped by 16.5 percent, including a contribution from sales of gas worth 8.2 percent. The company attributed merchandise comparable-club sales growth of 8.3 percent to a higher-than-expected mix of low-margin consumable items such as paper products, HBC, and household chemicals.

Loblaw Cos., Ltd.'s new eco-friendly Loblaw Superstore in Scarborough, Ont. is the grocer's second-ever environmental flagship store, and its first in Ontario. The company has described the May 7 location opening as "a continuation of [its] long-term commitment towards environmentally responsible green retailing."

The private label line is aimed at children with allergies.

The bakery supplier said 'unprecedented rises' in raw materials, energy, and operating costs prompted the price hikes, effective today.

The fresh foods specialty grocer said it would make its entire burger line available for holiday grilling.

All of the gourmet market's locations offer the brand's well-known ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream rolls.

Sales of cook-out staples such as buns, chips, hot dogs, and cheese, should soar in in advance of the holiday, said the market data firm.

The natural and organic foods retailer is offering customers "value tours," and tips on saving mone.