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GAO Report Urges Greater Federal Support and Promotion of Fruits and Veggies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA) and Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) on Thursday announced findings of a General Accounting Office (GAO) report they requested that reveals major inconsistencies between federal nutrition education/intervention efforts and national government goals and guidelines on the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Kroger Named One of Best-promoted Brands
STAMFORD, Conn. - Kroger was the only supermarket banner named one of the best-promoted brands of the past two years by Promo, a trade publication based here.

FEATURE: The Age of Real Revenue

Retail sales and marketing practices are being irrevocably changed by new accounting rules. Here's a scorecard for the new game.
PG PROFILE: Winn-Dixie

The chain writes a new song of the South, dancing to a traditional retail tune that plays more to fried chicken lovers than sushi eaters.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Natural economics

As the number of people seeking natural HBC products grows, so does their influence in the marketplace. So far, supermarket retailers don't seem to be listening.
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Inspired innovation

What do you get when you cross a limited assortment food store with a dollar store? Ohio retailer Henry Nemenz calls it Super Saver Foods. His customers call it a good idea.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Holidays on ice

Suppliers are looking to the consumer press to help them spread the word that frozen foods should be an important part of holiday meals.
Wild Oats Plans 58 New Stores in 3 Years

BOULDER, Colo. - Wild Oats Markets on Wednesday said it plans to raise $48 million in a private stock offering to open 58 new grocery stores in three years and remodel many of the old ones, the Denver Post reports.
Former Parent Company of Handy Andy Supermarkets Files for Bankruptcy

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The former parent company of Handy Andy Supermarkets has filed for bankruptcy to protect itself from ongoing lawsuits and claims tied to the grocery store chain, the San Antonio Express-News reports.
College Savings Service Gains Ground in Supermarkets

BROOKLINE, Mass. - Upromise Inc., a company that helps families save for college, on Tuesday announced that several new brands have signed on to participate in its grocery service.

GAO Report Urges Greater Federal Support and Promotion of Fruits and Veggies

Kroger Named One of Best-promoted Brands

FEATURE: The Age of Real Revenue

PG PROFILE: Winn-Dixie

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Natural economics

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Inspired innovation

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Holidays on ice

Wild Oats Plans 58 New Stores in 3 Years

Former Parent Company of Handy Andy Supermarkets Files for Bankruptcy

College Savings Service Gains Ground in Supermarkets

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