Nonfoods

FMI Study: Pharmacies Are Key Component of Supermarket Service Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than half of supermarket operators say that pharmacy operations are a very important part of their business strategy, and nearly 70 percent say that it will be an important component by 2004, according to a new FMI report.
Pilliter Moves from Unified Western Grocers to Trader Joe's
MONROVIA, Calif. - Charles J. Pilliter, formerly executive vice president and chief operating officer at Unified Western Grocers, has joined Monrovia, California-based Trader Joe's Co. as senior vice president, operations.

Publix Invests in Florida Quick-serve Restaurant Chain

LAKELAND, Fla. - Publix Super Markets Inc. has made an equity investment in Crispers LLC, a Florida restaurant company that targets the health-conscious customer with a variety of salads, sandwiches and soups in a quick-serve format.
99 Cents Only Stores Adds Gourmet Fancy Food Section

COMMERCE, Calif. - Discount retailer 99 Cents Only Stores today said it will roll out large Gourmet Fancy Food sections to almost all its stores by the end of 2003.
Retailers Consider Bailing Out of Medicaid Programs

NEW YORK - No. 1 drug chain Walgreen Co. on Thursday became the latest retailer to say it may have to pull out of a state Medicaid program because of cutbacks in reimbursements, Reuters reports.
Asda Joins Rivals with Kids Food Debut

LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, U.K. - Asda has said it plans to launch an own-brand kids food line early next year, just weeks after rival Tesco announced its entry into the burgeoning children's food market, The Financial Times reports.
The almighty dollar stores

Supermarket operators beware! Dollar stores are selling more food, listing more items at above a buck, and proliferating at the rate of more than 1,000 a year.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Under the weather

Warm winters have been putting a chill on the cough/cold category. Effective coping strategies may depend on accurate weather forecasts.
FEATURE: Beyond Cinco de Mayo

So you've done a few special promotions and added some Hispanic products to your store. Now's the time to create an ethnic merchandising strategy for 365 days a year.
Former Demoulas Food Buyer Pleads Guilty to Fraud

BOSTON - A former food buyer for Demoulas Supermarkets on Monday pleaded guilty to fraud committed against Demoulas and Campbell's Soup.

FMI Study: Pharmacies Are Key Component of Supermarket Service Strategy

Pilliter Moves from Unified Western Grocers to Trader Joe's

Publix Invests in Florida Quick-serve Restaurant Chain

99 Cents Only Stores Adds Gourmet Fancy Food Section

Retailers Consider Bailing Out of Medicaid Programs

Asda Joins Rivals with Kids Food Debut

The almighty dollar stores

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Under the weather

FEATURE: Beyond Cinco de Mayo

Former Demoulas Food Buyer Pleads Guilty to Fraud