Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

As more retailers put loss prevention at the forefront, they'll need to rely on a mix of new technology and basic training -- with commitment from the executive suite down to the checkout line.

With the FDA's scrutiny of produce-handling practices bound to heighten, retailers can play a more active role than ever in keeping their products and sales safe and secure.

ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Global retailer Ahold said yesterday that consolidated net sales during its second quarter slipped to EUR 12.3 billion ($14.81 billion), a decline of 4.8 percent compared to the same period last year.

LUFKIN, Texas - Brookshire Brothers, based here, said yesterday that it has entered into a licensing agreement with KSS Limited, a global provider of pricing solutions to grocery, convenience, and petroleum retailers, for KSS' PriceStrat pricing and promotions solution.

LE MARS, Iowa - Weight Watchers International, Inc. and Wells' Dairy, the country's largest family-owned and managed dairy processor and a leading manufacturer of dairy products and frozen novelties, have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement starting Oct. 1.

THIBODAUX, La. - Rouse's Supermarkets expects to finish implementing a thin-client, Linux-driven point-of-sale software solution for all of its 15 grocery stores next month.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Fruit and vegetable offerings by quick-service, quick casual, family, and casual dining restaurants are increasing, but foodservice operators are still largely missing opportunities to appeal to their customers' interest in better health -- and to ring up better sales in the process.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Craig Fuller, president and c.e.o. of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), testified late last week before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health regarding electronic prescribing technology.