Market Trends

In a bid to put its money where its mouth is, Woodland, Calif.-based Nugget Market awarded Elk Grove, Calif. resident Kristin Marguilis with a $1,000 gift card as the latest winner of the grocer’s Price Survey contest.

In contrast to Colloquy’s last report on consumer loyalty to U.S retailers, in 2008, Walmart dominated the 2010 index, reflecting a reality in these recessionary times: low prices drove consumer loyalty.

Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. has chosen a familiar source of inspiration for the name of its forthcoming Chicago area stores -- Mariano’s Fresh Market -- the first of which will open at 802 E. Northwest Highway at Kensington Rd. in Arlington Heights this summer and a second location that’s slated to open in the Chicago East Loop in 2011.

Capitalizing on key market trends, Simply Organic is bringing out three additional southwest-style seasoning mixes: Enchilada Sauce, Mole Sauce and Salsa Verde.

What may be perhaps one of the most groundbreaking green energy solutions available today may soon be affordable for most retailers to incorporate into their operations.

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market launched a nationwide effort to trigger awareness and action about the problems facing the U.S. food system by encouraging and educating consumers to take charge of their food choices.

In a bid to make it a cinch for value-hunting consumers to find great deals, Spartan Stores has developed a new “Value Price Program” for its Family Fare, Felpausch, Glen’s Markets, and VG’s banner stores throughout Michigan.

Diamond Foods, Inc.’s Diamond of California culinary nut brand is collaborating with Pyrex Products for a spring promotion offering shoppers the chance to enter daily to win one of hundreds of Diamond Nuts and Pyrex prize packages.