Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Fisher Foods sells more greeting cards than ever before -- in less space. Here's how.

WASHINGTON - Beer has given the U.S. economy quite a buzz in the past year, according to a study released by The Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association. The industry contributed more than $162 billion to the economy, and provided nearly 1.8 million jobs directly or indirectly, according to the research.

Associated Food Stores uses impulse fixtures to reel in higher rings.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is making sure its seafood departments get credit for supporting sustainable fisheries. The chain said yesterday it is now featuring the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) independent blue eco-label on 10 fish products, including the world's first MSC-labeled surimi products, in its Supercenter and Neighborhood Market locations across the United States.

The Super Bowl party today might comprise the biggest play of all for grocers.

WASHINGTON - Beer has given the U.S. economy quite a buzz in the past year, according to a study released by The Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association. The industry contributed more than $162 billion to the economy, and provided nearly 1.8 million jobs directly or indirectly, according to the research.

For Jungle Jim's International Market to truly live up to its name, sourcing is the name of the game.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is making sure its seafood departments get credit for supporting sustainable fisheries. The chain said yesterday it is now featuring the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) independent blue eco-label on 10 fish products, including the world's first MSC-labeled surimi products, in its Supercenter and Neighborhood Market locations across the United States.