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All sorts of consumers are interested in eating healthier foods and living better lives. It's up to grocers to decide how their stores fit in.

All sorts of consumers are interested in eating healthier foods and living better lives. It's up to grocers to decide how their stores fit in.

NATICK, Mass. -- With positive sales results largely due to its "continued strength in perishable foods," in the words of c.e.o. Herb Zarkin during a conference call, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. yesterday posted net income of $22.7 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2007, vs. net income of $18.3 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

NATICK, Mass. -- With positive sales results largely due to its "continued strength in perishable foods," in the words of c.e.o. Herb Zarkin during a conference call, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. yesterday posted net income of $22.7 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2007, vs. net income of $18.3 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

Interactive information kiosks are helping grocers sell across categories and giving shoppers more reasons to eat at home.

Interactive information kiosks are helping grocers sell across categories and giving shoppers more reasons to eat at home.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Big Y said it will open a $20 million, 66,000-square-foot, eco-friendly flagship World Class Market in Northampton, Mass. Nov 8, replacing the chain's oldest store and incorporating its most environmentally friendly features.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Big Y said it will open a $20 million, 66,000-square-foot, eco-friendly flagship World Class Market in Northampton, Mass. Nov 8, replacing the chain's oldest store and incorporating its most environmentally friendly features.