Trading Partners

RFID will offer unprecedented supply chain visibility, says an expert panel. But first, retail managers must be able to see the way to strategic employment and real ROI.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Wegmans-brand eggs no longer carry the "Animal Care Certified" logo on their cartons, a change apparently made in response to questions raised by the Federal Trade Commission about possible consumer confusion over the designation's meaning.

Tchnology is the new labor management tool of choice for cutting costs, but it also has to keep employees and customers happy.

The numbers show beverage alcohol sales are a nice buzz for grocers now, but a broader assortment of premium-priced wine, spirits, and even beer can help keep the party going.

Jimmy Wright, president of Wright's Markets, Inc., knows a thing or two about Southern hospitality.

ST. LOUIS -- Schnuck Markets, Inc. has promoted three senior managers to positions under new disciplines, and also made staff realignments in its meat, seafood and deli departments.

CHICAGO -- In an effort to provide its retail customers with an online experience that parallels traditional trade shows/food shows, Keene, N.H.-based C&S Wholesale Grocers is producing the CSXpo, its first online selling event.

WASHINGTON -- The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) yesterday revealed its program lineup for the annual Information Systems/Logistics Distribution (IS/LD) Conference, an event for IT and logistics professionals in the CPG sector, which will take place April 3 to April 5 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz.