Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

U.S. Foodservice Suppliers Surrender to Federal Authorities in Financial Fraud Case
WASHINGTON -- Seven suppliers to Ahold's Columbia, Md.-based U.S. Foodservice division this week surrendered to federal authorities and agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges for helping the company overstate its earnings targets, according to published reports. The men could face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine each. The charges were brought by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
IRI Report: Shoppers Want Even More from Convenience Products
CHICAGO --It looks like consumers are demanding even more robust convenience-based products than ever, with attributes such as better nutritional benefits, according to a study released yesterday by Information Resources, Inc. (IRI).

Grocers and City of San Francisco Join Forces To Reduce Shopping Bag Waste

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- The California grocery industry has joined forces with the city government to reduce, reuse, and recycle grocery store checkout bags.
FEATURE: Private Label: Think global, act label

Store brands are getting bigger than ever, and premium is tops as a global private label trend.
NONFOODS: Pharmacy Automation: Robo-touch

Looking ahead to persistent shortages of skilled personnel, Schnucks and Brookshire Bros. are trying robotic prescription dispensers to keep service levels up to snuff.
FRESH FOOD: Signature Perishables: Bull's eye

Exclusive-brand programs in fresh categories are paying off for retailers that have a clear, premium point of difference -- but they've got to hit the mark.
GROCERY: Packaged Meats: Taste makers

From bratwurst to single-serve packages and spicy snacks, the packaged meat category can tap into consumer demand for zestier flavors and greater convenience.
C&S Promotes Merchandisers

KEENE, N.H. -- C&S Wholesale Grocers here said yesterday it has promoted three executives in merchandising positions. Tracy Moore has been promoted to v.p., marketing, merchandising, and trade relations. Zena Tessier has been promoted to v.p. of merchandising. Dan Fudger has been promoted to senior director of merchandising and trade relations.
Hy-Vee Sponsors Kids' Halloween Fundraiser for Hurricane Victims

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- What started as a 10-year-old Iowa girl's idea for helping other kids in need, has blossomed into a nationwide fundraising drive with a goal of raising more than $1 million for young victims of hurricane disasters.
Produce Retailers, Suppliers Join Forces To Benefit Hospitalized Children

REIDSVILLE, Ga. -- In the last year, seven supermarket organizations helped raise over $225,000 for Children's Miracle Network affiliated hospitals throughout the country for in tandem with Produce for Kids (PFK) based here.

Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

U.S. Foodservice Suppliers Surrender to Federal Authorities in Financial Fraud Case

IRI Report: Shoppers Want Even More from Convenience Products

Grocers and City of San Francisco Join Forces To Reduce Shopping Bag Waste

FEATURE: Private Label: Think global, act label

NONFOODS: Pharmacy Automation: Robo-touch

FRESH FOOD: Signature Perishables: Bull's eye

GROCERY: Packaged Meats: Taste makers

C&amp;S Promotes Merchandisers

Hy-Vee Sponsors Kids' Halloween Fundraiser for Hurricane Victims

Produce Retailers, Suppliers Join Forces To Benefit Hospitalized Children

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C&S Promotes Merchandisers