Nonfoods

AUSTIN, Texas -- "Simple mathematics" was how Whole Foods Market's c.e.o. John Mackey here explained the natural and organic foods retailer's drop in profit for its fiscal third quarter, during an earnings conference call yesterday.

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Inc. named two national grand prizewinners in its O Organics for Baby and O Organics for Toddler photo contest, and will use the kids' images to adorn the packaging of the two store brand lines.

The craft beer segment is a prominent growth driver, but grocers need to decide where it fits in a larger category strategy.

This fall offers grocers well-timed new products and programs to boost fresh sales, as vendors tie into key trends ranging from kids' health to gourmet indulgence.

The craft beer segment is a prominent growth driver, but grocers need to decide where it fits in a larger category strategy.

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Inc. named two national grand prizewinners in its O Organics for Baby and O Organics for Toddler photo contest, and will use the kids' images to adorn the packaging of the two store brand lines.

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags is the first nonfood item to carry the Produce for Better Health (PBH) Foundation's new Fruits & Veggies-More Matters logo. The product is designed to steam vegetables in a "healthy, convenient, and safe way," according to Glad.

Too much time reading spreadsheets -- and not enough on the floor -- can skew a retailer's perception of what shoppers really want.