Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Supermarkets Honored for Innovative Design
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Two independent supermarkets are among a select group of retailers being honored next month at the National Association of Store Fixtures Manufacturers¿ annual Retail Design Awards in Las Vegas.
Winn-Dixie Gets Okay to Continue Payments to Employees, Vendors
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ¿ Winn-Dixie Stores said last night that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court gave it the green light for the relief the beleaguered chain requested in a series of court filings known as "first day motions." The orders issued by the court will help the company continue tooperate its business during the reorganization process.

Planet Organic to Acquire 17 Newfound Health Franchise Stores

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Canadian organic supermarket chain Planet Organic said this week that it is acquiring Newfound Health's 17 franchise stores throughout the province of Alberta. Terms of the agreement will be made public upon completion of the acquisition, Planet Organic said.
Protection, Security at Forefront of Annual Food Safety Summit

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The 7th Annual Food Safety Summit and Expo will focus on the latest developments in protecting the nation's food supply from being compromised by any potential food safety or food security incidents, including everything from E-coli to Salmonella, to intentional contamination by terrorists.
Mainstream Supermarkets to Host Major Earth Day Promotion

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kroger, Publix, and 14 other supermarket chains have joined forces with major organic food brands to launch an unprecedented $1 million marketing campaign, called "Go Organic! For Earth Day," this April, designed to drive mainstream consumer awareness, in-store traffic, and sales for organic food.
The Chapter 11 Shoe Drops On Winn-Dixie

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In a move that one analyst called a "great American business tragedy," Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. succumbed to pressures of tightening trade credit from vendors, credit downgrades, and increased losses, and filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code late Monday.
Harris Teeter's Parent Acknowledges Competition at Annual Shareholders Meeting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Executives at Ruddick Corp., the parent company of supermarket chain Harris Teeter, acknowledged last week at their annual shareholders meeting that competitive pressures will make it hard to replicate the company's successful performance of 2004.
Food Lion Launches Annual Easter Seals UCP Campaign in North Carolina

SALISBURY, N.C. -- Now through March 15, all Food Lion stores in North Carolina are conducting the "Shop & Care" campaign to support Easter Seals-United Cerebral Palsy of North Carolina.
Albertsons and Coca-Cola Team For Black History Month Celebration

BOISE, Idaho -- In honor of Black History Month, Albertsons and Coca-Cola are teaming up to make donations to African-American non-profit organizations nationwide.
Bill Would Allow Washington State Grocers to Offer Beer, Wine Samples

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Legislation currently under consideration here would allow Washington state grocery stores measuring more than 12,000 square feet to offer shoppers free two-ounce samples of beer and wine, something only specialty stores can do now.

Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Supermarkets Honored for Innovative Design

Winn-Dixie Gets Okay to Continue Payments to Employees, Vendors

Planet Organic to Acquire 17 Newfound Health Franchise Stores

Protection, Security at Forefront of Annual Food Safety Summit

Mainstream Supermarkets to Host Major Earth Day Promotion

The Chapter 11 Shoe Drops On Winn-Dixie

Harris Teeter's Parent Acknowledges Competition at Annual Shareholders Meeting

Food Lion Launches Annual Easter Seals UCP Campaign in North Carolina

Albertsons and Coca-Cola Team For Black History Month Celebration

Bill Would Allow Washington State Grocers to Offer Beer, Wine Samples

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