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  • All Things Organic Show to Highlight Kids' and Non-Food Products

    GREENFIELD, Mass. -- The 2006 All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show, presented by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) here in partnership with Diversified Business Communications, will include two new features: an "Organic for Kids" product showcase and "The Corner Store...Organic and more, for every lifestyle," which will focus on nonfoods.
  • California Avocado Commish, Frieda's Roll Out Fresh Promo

    IRVINE and LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- Two of the produce industry's top marketing organizations -- the California Avocado Commission (CAC) and Frieda's Inc., respectively based here -- have teamed up for their first-ever joint promotion.
  • Wawa, Merrychef USA Partner for Accelerated Cooking Ovens

    Wawa, Pa. -- Convenience store pioneer Wawa, Inc. based here, selected Merrychef USA to be its supplier of choice for accelerated cooking ovens.
  • Target Launches Bath & Body Expansion

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Seeking to raise the beauty bar, Target based here has introduced a proprietary bath and body department that will feature 20 "exclusive and luxurious" brands.
  • Giant-Landover Reopens Remodeled D.C. Store

    LANDOVER, Md. -- After a five-month overhaul, Giant Food, LLC here reopened a new replacement store in the Van Ness shopping center in Washington, D.C. late last week. The retailer enlarged the store from 18,345 square feet to 33,576 square feet, expanding the produce, meat, seafood, flower, bakery, and deli departments.
  • Five Madison Grocers Alleged to Overcharge for Deli, Bakery Packaging Weight

    MADISON, Wis. -- City officials here said five grocery stores here -- including Whole Foods and four stores owned by Roundy's Supermarkets -- have allegedly overcharged consumers by adding the weight of packaging to the price of deli and bread products.
  • Grocers and Brands Grew Despite Many Challenges in '05: IRI Report

    CHICAGO -- Dollar sales of cosumer packaged goods grew just 1.6 percent in 2005, an extraordinarily challenging year marked by a devastating hurricane season and uneven economy. But while industry growth was disappointing, trends across specific channels and categories were encouraging, said Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), a provider of enterprise market solutions for the CPG, retail, and healthcare industries.
  • Trader Joe's First NYC Store Mobbed on Opening Day

    MONROVIA, Calif. -- The checkout line snaked around most of the perimeter, and scores of curious and enthusiastic shoppers swarmed the aisles last Friday, the opening day of Trader Joe's first New York City store.
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