Nonfoods

The Worldwide Retail Exchange (WWRE) on Thursday announced the commercial launch of the WWRE Collaborative Planner, version 2.0, to all 58 Exchange members and their trading partners.

Coinstar Inc. on Thursday announced the appointment of David Cole as its new chief executive officer. Cole brings more than 30 years of leadership, operations, and sales management experience to Coinstar.

Acirca Inc. announced on Wednesday it has acquired Mountain Sun, the number one brand of certified organic juice in the United States.

Agribuys announced on Wednesday the creation of a seafood supplier advisory council, which will give suppliers a forum to voice concerns, air e-commerce-related issues, and request additions to the Agribuys platform.

In-store signage evolves in the supermarket industry.

Peapod, Stop & Shop work toward a profitable online shopping model in Norwalk, Conn.

The world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, is likely to shrug off the world's economic difficulties better than its competitors, according to analysts.

The United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association announced it is forming a new Food Security Task Force to coordinate the industry's overall support for anti-terrorist actions and to ensure the security of an abundant and affordable fresh produce supply.