Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

BANGKOK, Thailand - Global supermarket retailers Tesco, based in the UK, and Carrefour, based in France, are among a group of retailers being accused of indulging in unfair trade practices in Thailand, according to an inquiry panel established by the Trade Competition Committee, the Bangkok Post reports.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - In the next five years, Target could likely become a top 10 U.S. food player if it finds the right recipe, according to a new report from global management consulting and market research firm Retail Forward.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. on Wednesday announced that Karen Salem will be joining the company as senior VP and CIO.

WASHINGTON - A Smithfield Foods Inc. meat plant said on Monday it recalled 203,600 pounds of fresh ground beef products because of concerns they may be contaminated with the potentially deadly E. coli bacteria.

BRUSSELS - North American companies and governments are stepping up a campaign asking European Union lawmakers to modify controversial labeling proposals for genetically modified foods, Dow Jones Newswires reports.

Despite the myriad challenges of last year, supermarket sales rose 3.5 percent from 2000, when the economy was in decidedly better shape. All departments shared in the advance.

Pharmacist factions are putting aside their differences to confront federal and state governments as the controversy over prescription costs widens.

Retailers are turning to high-quality house brands to help polish their image and win the loyalty of a choosier breed of deli shoppers.