Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

MINNEAPOLIS -- Striking a self-congratulatory note for its performance in a challenging climate for the grocery industry, Supervalu yesterday posted net sales of $19.5 billion for the fiscal 2005 year, compared with $20.2 billion last year; and net earnings of $385.8 million vs. $280.1 million last year.

Associated Wholesale Grocers of Kansas City, Kan. is spreading the dollar store gospel as the path to success against mass discounters.

Magruder's reliance on an open platform allows the chain to create a best-of-breed in-store system, no matter who made the components.

With healthier eating on everybody's minds, the fresh-cut industry is poised to help retailers cultivate a bigger crop of green on the perimeter. First, though, they've got to clear some hurdles.

With healthier eating on everybody's minds, the fresh-cut industry is poised to help retailers cultivate a bigger crop of green on the perimeter. First, though, they've got to clear some hurdles.

Major chains and organic food manufacturers choose Earth Day to collaborate in a big step toward mainstreaming the category.

Major chains and organic food manufacturers choose Earth Day to collaborate in a big step toward mainstreaming the category.

Associated Wholesale Grocers of Kansas City, Kan. is spreading the dollar store gospel as the path to success against mass discounters.