IT Integration

CINCINATTI - The Kroger Co. here and Thomson SA are developing a distance-learning network that will allow the grocery chain to provide on-demand, interactive employee training in all of its stores.

STELLARTON, N.S. -- With newly implemented sales and merchandising programs in full swing and more retail selling space than ever, Sobeys, Inc. here reported quarterly basic net earnings per share of 73 cents, or $47.2 million (US $40.8 million), for its second quarter ended Nov. 4, 2006, a rise of 2.8 percent vs. the 71 cents, or $45.8 million (US. $39.6 million), reported last year.

CINCINATTI - The Kroger Co. here and Thomson SA are developing a distance-learning network that will allow the grocery chain to provide on-demand, interactive employee training in all of its stores.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Community-based independent Ball's Food Stores, which operates 30 Hen House and Ball's Price Chopper grocery stores, said it plans to deploy a price modeling and optimization solution to enhance its pricing and promotion strategies.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Community-based independent Ball's Food Stores, which operates 30 Hen House and Ball's Price Chopper grocery stores, said it plans to deploy a price modeling and optimization solution to enhance its pricing and promotion strategies.

SAN CARLOS, Calif. - Consumer demand management solution provider DemandTec, Inc., yesterday acquired TradePoint Solutions, Pleasanton, Calif., an online deal management software company that links manufacturers, sales agencies, and retailers on one platform. The TradePoint software application will now be marketed as DemandTec TradePoint.

SAN CARLOS, Calif. - Consumer demand management solution provider DemandTec, Inc., yesterday acquired TradePoint Solutions, Pleasanton, Calif., an online deal management software company that links manufacturers, sales agencies, and retailers on one platform. The TradePoint software application will now be marketed as DemandTec TradePoint.

SAN FRANCISCO - Community-based independent Mollie Stone's Markets plans to deploy new Web-based price optimization software to help generate demand and better analyze item movement.