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Penn Traffic Reports 35 Percent Increase in Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share in Fourth Quarter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Penn Traffic Company today announced that adjusted net income was $7.1 million or $0.35 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to $5.3 million or $0.26 per share in the prior year.
The central question
Three major chains plan to save big with centralized perishables buying, but will their fresh departments start to look like clones?

Some in Produce Industry Oppose FDA's Security Guidelines

LOS ANGELES - The produce industry is showing its concern for regulations that might be considered by Congress as part of food security legislation, the Los Angeles Times reports.
FMI Partners On Food Safety Information

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has announced a new strategic alliance with FoodTrack Inc., providing members with 24/7 food safety surveillance information.
Paying Retailers Way Helps GMDC Attendance Jump

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - GMDC members are registering in increasing numbers for the 2002 GM Marketing Conference May 31-June 4 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Kmart Launches First Stage of Multicultural Campaign

TROY, Mich. - Kmart Corporation is using a new multicultural marketing campaign including radio and television ads to try and fill a niche with African-American and Hispanic shoppers.
GMA Study: CPG Manufacturers Adopting CPFR at a Steady Pace

WASHINGTON, DC - Consumer products manufacturers are moving ahead with their plans to implement Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) initiatives, according to a study published by the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA).
Supervalu to Close Pennsylvania Distribution Center

PITTSBURGH - Supervalu Inc. has said it will close one of its distribution centers in southwestern Pennsylvania by late summer to be more cost-efficient, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Grocer Uses Digital 'Wanted' Posters to Prevent Shoplifting

PITTSBURGH - Grocer Dan Serafin is trying a new method to deter shoplifters at his Food Market in Erie, Penn. - digital "wanted" posters.
General Mills Names Three to New Positions

MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills announced three key leadership positions today involving top executives.

Penn Traffic Reports 35 Percent Increase in Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share in Fourth Quarter

The central question

Some in Produce Industry Oppose FDA's Security Guidelines

FMI Partners On Food Safety Information

Paying Retailers Way Helps GMDC Attendance Jump

Kmart Launches First Stage of Multicultural Campaign

GMA Study: CPG Manufacturers Adopting CPFR at a Steady Pace

Supervalu to Close Pennsylvania Distribution Center

Grocer Uses Digital 'Wanted' Posters to Prevent Shoplifting

General Mills Names Three to New Positions

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