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MONTERREY, Mexico - Mexico's antitrust regulator has blocked an alliance among three supermarket retailers seeking to reduce operating costs and cut retail prices to compete with Wal-Mart de Mexico (Walmex), Reuters Reports.

RHEINBORG, Germany - The future is not bright for RFID loyalty cards at Metro's Future Store. Following pressure and protests from civil liberties group FoeBuD over consumer privacy, Metro AG has decided to discontinue the test program.

Washington - Online auction site eBay has implemented a number of new policies for the resale of coupons on its site, which are designed to reduce the possibility of abuse while improving the efficiency of the secondary market, the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have announced.

MINNEAPOLIS - Grocery workers have ratified a new three-year contract with three major area supermarket chains that allows modest salary increases and doesn't require union members to pay health care premiums, according to the Associated Press.

Organic and all-natural groceries have skyrocketed in popularity, the result of consumers embracing a healthier lifestyle and the introduction of more accessible products.

Low-carb mania is sweeping the nation, but is it a lifestyle change or just another oat bran-style fad?

New toys, chews, and supplies from creative companies reinforce consumers' love for their pets.

Buehler's Mary McMillen helps keep the retailer's competitive edge sharp with creative consumer marketing and education programs.