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Tesco, Carrefour Accused of Unfair Trade Practices in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand - Global supermarket retailers Tesco, based in the UK, and Carrefour, based in France, are among a group of retailers being accused of indulging in unfair trade practices in Thailand, according to an inquiry panel established by the Trade Competition Committee, the Bangkok Post reports.
Report: Target May Give Supermarkets 'A Run for Their Money'
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In the next five years, Target could likely become a top 10 U.S. food player if it finds the right recipe, according to a new report from global management consulting and market research firm Retail Forward.

Winn-Dixie Taps New Senior VP/CIO from Outside Industry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. on Wednesday announced that Karen Salem will be joining the company as senior VP and CIO.
Smithfield Plant Recalls Ground Beef

WASHINGTON - A Smithfield Foods Inc. meat plant said on Monday it recalled 203,600 pounds of fresh ground beef products because of concerns they may be contaminated with the potentially deadly E. coli bacteria.
Business Steps Up Campaign Against European Food Rules

BRUSSELS - North American companies and governments are stepping up a campaign asking European Union lawmakers to modify controversial labeling proposals for genetically modified foods, Dow Jones Newswires reports.
55th Annual Consumer Expenditures Study

Despite the myriad challenges of last year, supermarket sales rose 3.5 percent from 2000, when the economy was in decidedly better shape. All departments shared in the advance.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Hanging together

Pharmacist factions are putting aside their differences to confront federal and state governments as the controversy over prescription costs widens.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Deli store brands: premium, proprietary, profitable

Retailers are turning to high-quality house brands to help polish their image and win the loyalty of a choosier breed of deli shoppers.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: The sale doesn't stop with the sauce

When a shopper picks up a jar of pasta sauce, it's often just a beginning. Many also seek ingredients that will make it their 'own,' and other components to complete the meal.
Kroger Partners with Fuel Rewards to Drive Customers from Store to Pump

DALLAS - Fuel Rewards, maker of gas-related consumer rewards programs, on Monday announced that Kroger is using its program to offer vouchers for free gasoline in 20 stores in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.

Tesco, Carrefour Accused of Unfair Trade Practices in Thailand

Report: Target May Give Supermarkets 'A Run for Their Money'

Winn-Dixie Taps New Senior VP/CIO from Outside Industry

Smithfield Plant Recalls Ground Beef

Business Steps Up Campaign Against European Food Rules

55th Annual Consumer Expenditures Study

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Hanging together

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Deli store brands: premium, proprietary, profitable

Supermarket GROCERY Business: The sale doesn't stop with the sauce

Kroger Partners with Fuel Rewards to Drive Customers from Store to Pump