Equipment & Design

Cell phones and lunch items promise to be big sellers.

The grocer dives into the new format early next month, a company executive said at the Hispanic 360 Summit.

With Boho Vineyards’ new line of popular wines in three-liter wine casks made from 95 percent recycled Kraft paper and using only soy-based inks, concerned consumers can give their favorite alcoholic beverage an eco-friendly upgrade. Available in vintage-dated Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot varietals.

The company's Canadian stores see more than 40 percent same store sales growth.

The move is a continuation of the Ahold banners' ongoing "Low Prices Every Day" campaign.

Comparable-club sales grew 9.6 percent, including a contribution from gasoline sales of 3.9 percent, the club chain said.

Food sales increased a hefty 16 percent during the month, the wholesale club chain said.

Canadian Grocer Metro, Inc. has introduced a "Leave it Greener" initiative at all of its supermarket banners, to promote principles and values that encourage environmentally responsible behavior.