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Poll Reveals Shoppers Explore Different Formats, But Prefer Supermarkets for Food
WASHINGTON, D.C. and SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Consumers still conduct their primary shopping at supermarkets, but feel they save more money and receive better value while being tempted to buy more items when shopping at warehouse club stores and supercenters, according to a new consumer poll.
Food Industry Protests Oregon's Proposal to Label Genetically Engineered Foods
SALEM, Ore. - A Washington food industry group is mounting a major campaign to block Oregon from requiring labels on genetically engineered foods, The Associated Press reports.

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.
Nestle Spurs Growth in its U.S. Frozen Food Business with Acquisition

VEVEY, Switzerland - Nestle today said it will acquire the assets of Chef America Inc., the leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of frozen hand-held food products, for $2.6 billion in cash.
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.
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.

Poll Reveals Shoppers Explore Different Formats, But Prefer Supermarkets for Food

Food Industry Protests Oregon's Proposal to Label Genetically Engineered Foods

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

Nestle Spurs Growth in its U.S. Frozen Food Business with Acquisition

Retailers Consider Bailing Out of Medicaid Programs

Asda Joins Rivals with Kids Food Debut

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Under the weather

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