Market Trends

Safeway Names New Randalls Division President
PLEASANTON, Calif. - Safeway Inc. announced on Tuesday that Steve Frisby, president of GroceryWorks for the past year, and a 30-year Safeway retail veteran, has been named president of the company's Randalls division. He succeeds Frank Lazaran, who left the company.
ACNielsen Study: Grocery Stores Continuing to Lose Share of Shopping Trips
CHICAGO - Consumers are shopping less frequently in traditional grocery stores, while they are increasing their trips to supercenters like Wal-Mart and dollar stores, according to the latest "channel blurring" study from ACNielsen U.S.

Busch's Supermarkets Partners with Beeline Shopper

ANN ARBOR, Mich. and TROY, Ohio - Busch's Supermarkets, a grocery chain in south-central Michigan, has announced a partnership with Beeline Shopper, a kitchen-based grocery scanner and web service.
Nash Finch Launches National Program for Hispanic Community

MINNEAPOLIS - Food retailer and distributor Nash Finch has announced the grand opening of specialized food stores to serve the growing Hispanic marketplace. The first store is in Denver, Colo.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Making meat marketing meaningful

Creative retailer-supplier partnerships are boosting sales and encouraging customer loyalty.
FEATURE: Recognizing risk

There's more to keeping a supermarket properly insured than just forking over ever-higher premiums. The type and amount of coverage can make all the difference if disaster strikes.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: A case for culture

With ever-increasing sales and scores of new product introductions, yogurt is the dairy case's shining star.
COVER STORY: Making it in the city

Now more than ever, opportunity knocks in the inner city for both independent and chain food retailers.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: GM at the crossroads

Supermarkets' sales gains pale in comparison to what Wal-Mart's racking up. Is their last chance looming?
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Wholesale commitment

Caito Foods has made a habit of giving retailers quality, variety, and service. But what's most outstanding is its dedication to family-owned supermarkets.

Safeway Names New Randalls Division President

ACNielsen Study: Grocery Stores Continuing to Lose Share of Shopping Trips

Busch's Supermarkets Partners with Beeline Shopper

Nash Finch Launches National Program for Hispanic Community

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Making meat marketing meaningful

FEATURE: Recognizing risk

Supermarket GROCERY Business: A case for culture

COVER STORY: Making it in the city

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: GM at the crossroads

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Wholesale commitment