Trading Partners

IRVINE, Calif. - The recent headline-grabbing food-tampering incident at a Ralph's here, involving baby food adulterated with a potentially deadly substance, has sparked consumer fears about the safety of products on grocery shelves, but retailers operating in areas close to the affected store are quick to reassure the public that they're serious about keeping such already rare incidences to an absolute minimum.

The addition of a filling station at Kishman's IGA in Minerva, Ohio has pumped up sales -- not to mention customer enthusiasm -- considerably.

Smart operators such as Supervalu are heeding the call from trade groups to protect the supermarket's core grocery business.

Cub Foods uses agility and precision to compete in the tough home entertainment category.

As more retailers put loss prevention at the forefront, they'll need to rely on a mix of new technology and basic training -- with commitment from the executive suite down to the checkout line.

With the FDA's scrutiny of produce-handling practices bound to heighten, retailers can play a more active role than ever in keeping their products and sales safe and secure.

Marsh Supermarkets celebrates the 30th anniversary of the historic scan made at its Troy, Ohio location.

An extra week of Super Bowl merchandising gives retailers the chance to score extra sales.