Pharmacy

NEW YORK -- Total U.S. retail sales of pet oral care products hit $425 million last year, reflecting average annual growth of 35 percent since 2000, according to "Market Trends: Oral Care for Pets," a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts.

QUINCY, Ill. -- Local residents Diane Roderick and Tom Lane decided to tie the knot at the place they first met 14 months ago -- a large and bustling Hy-Vee supermarket at 36th and Broadway. The couple wed Saturday afternoon before about 75 guests at the store where Lane has worked as assistant produce manager for the past 15 years. Quincy boasts two Hy-Vee locations.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- One Oakland grocery shopper has lost four dress sizes, simply by incorporating trips to a new store here, Food Farm'acy, into her weekly routine. Others consumers have lowered their blood pressure, boosted their energy, strengthened their immune systems, and boosted their energy.

CARTERET, N.J. -- Pathmark Stores, Inc. here yesterday reported sales for the latest quarter of $1 billion, a rise of 1.3 percent from $990.1 million in the year-ago period.

Smarter assortments and cross-merchandising teamwork will help nutrition foods and drinks stay in the race.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Marsh Supermarkets has reached a $1.5 million settlement with former executive C. Alan Marsh, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Indianapolis Star reports.

It's lately been a barren landscape for supermarket nonfoods. But smart ideas at retail are nourishing robust growth in some categories.

CHICAGO -- The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) recognized the winners of its 2005 Retailer Choice Awards during a special ceremony at the annual FMI Show this week.