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FMI said the study revealed that 60 percent of independents have had a long and satisfactory relationship with a wholesaler, averaging 19 years.

The fleet driver shortage has eased up a bit, but may increase soon due to attrition.

The grocers are Central Markets, Stepherson's, Met Food, and Pioneer Supermarkets.

The grocer is working with local Sunoco gas stations to offer fuel discounts based on shopper purchases.

An Arbor Day Foundation effort reflects the grocer's increasingly important sustainability mission.

The deal adds A&P, Roche Bros., and New Seasons Market among others to the online software service's client list.

Secure in the belief that their current course is correct, the leading grocer's top managers said same-store supermarket sales were up 5 percent for the quarter, and store brands are continuing to hit paydirt.

On top of shrinking margins, election-year pressures find most retail CFOs "very concerned" about potential higher taxes, fewer incentives as a result of possible tax reforms.