Nonfoods

Earthbound Farm Expands Forward Distribution Network In Indianapolis, Atlanta
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. -- Earthbound Farm, the nation's largest grower and shipper of organic produce based here, said it has selected a new location for its forward distribution center in Indianapolis, Indiana and opened a new facility in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahold Makes First Buy In Three Years with Czech Chain
ZAANDAM, Netherlands -- Ahold will acquire up to 67 Julius Meinl supermarkets in the Czech Republic for an undisclosed sum, the global retailer based here said yesterday. As its first acquisition since embarking on its "Road to Recovery" three years ago in the wake of a major accounting scandal, the deal will increase Ahold's store count in the Czech Republic to about 300, and in Central Europe to approximately 520.

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Survivors

One retailer's firsthand account of devastation and recovery in the face of Hurricane Ivan shows how grocers both give and receive when disaster strikes.
HEB's Central Market Own Brand Continues to Grow

SAN ANTONIO -- Central Market, the successful gourmet spinoff of H.E. Butt Grocery Co. here, continues to build a distinctive own-brand franchise for its seven Texas stores. The retailer last week brought shoppers up to date in its e-mail newsletter, touting an armload of products bearing the CM private label.
COVER STORY: LOSS PREVENTION: A pound of prevention

Clamping down on retail losses should be everybody's business.
CASE-READY MEATS: Ready or not?

Many retailers continue to be wary of full-on case-ready conversion, but its influence will nonetheless continue to spread.
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Working within limits

They may be more challenging to run in certain respects, but extreme-value stores can really pay off for certain small operators.
GROCERY: Extra points

While snacks, beer, and soft drinks score biggest for Super Bowl, retailers can gain yardage with many nontraditional products, too.
New York Apple Association Readies For Fall Consumer Promo

FISHERS, N.Y. -- The New York Apple Association in September will roll out a crisp consumer advertising and public relations campaign to promote the 2005 crop.
Whole Foods Celebrates Local Growers, Hosts 'Solarbration' At New Princeton Store

AUSTIN, Tex. -- As the seasonal flavors of the summer harvest become increasingly accessible, Whole Foods Market based here launched a campaign to publicize locally grown fruits and vegetables brought directly to its stores from the field.

Earthbound Farm Expands Forward Distribution Network In Indianapolis, Atlanta

Ahold Makes First Buy In Three Years with Czech Chain

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Survivors

HEB's Central Market Own Brand Continues to Grow

COVER STORY: LOSS PREVENTION: A pound of prevention

CASE-READY MEATS: Ready or not?

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Working within limits

GROCERY: Extra points

New York Apple Association Readies For Fall Consumer Promo

Whole Foods Celebrates Local Growers, Hosts 'Solarbration' At New Princeton Store