Supermarket expert Harold Lloyd doesn’t understand why grocers are so worried about Walmart. Rather, he says successful convenience stores like Sheetz and Wawa, as well as drugstore chain Walgreens, are the retailers that grocers should be concerned about—mainly because they’re easy to shop. They excel at what Lloyd refers to as “Flow and Focus.” This […]
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Kroger Opens 2,000th Fuel Center Location
With three openings in the Southeast last week, The Kroger Co. has reached the 2,000 mark in terms of fuel centers. The total comprises 1,275 supermarket fuel centers and 725 convenience stores with fuel. The new fuel centers opened in Abingdon, Va., Decatur, Ga., and Louisville, Ky. Kroger has rewarded customers with savings on fuel […]
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Natural Grocers Will Open Eighth Oregon Store In Eugene Sept. 23
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will open its eighth Oregon location in Eugene on Sept. 23 at 201 Coburg Rd. “Natural Grocers is excited to introduce itself to the Eugene community, where lifestyle and healthy living intersect for residents in so many different ways,” said Kemper Isely, co-president of Natural Grocers. “We know Eugene residents […]
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Buehler’s Introduces Big Beer Exchange At Wooster Milltown
As part of Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods’ Wooster Milltown remodeling project, the store now offers fresh draft beer on tap. The new “Big Beer Exchange” is located in the beer department and features eight tap varieties of craft and specialty beers. Reusable glass containers, also known as growlers, are available in 32- and 64-oz. sizes. […]
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Cub Foods Kicks Off Month-Long Customer Thank You Celebration
Cub Foods is marking more than 45 years in the Twin Cities with a month-long “Cub Days” customer appreciation campaign. Through Oct. 11, Cub will feature aggressive promotions, free samples and food demonstrations, major prize giveaways, local brand mascot appearances and more. Cub is holding the customer appreciation celebration to thank customers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul […]
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Grocery Industry Innovator Russ Raybould Of Nebraska Dies At Age 92
Longtime Lincoln, Neb.-based grocer Russ Raybould died Saturday, Sept. 13, at age 92. Mr. Raybould was known nationally as a leader in the independent grocery business. The company he founded, B&R Stores, now operates six Russ’s Market stores in Lincoln and one in Hastings. In 1984, Raybould launched the price-conscious Super Saver brand. Today there […]
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Kroger’s 2Q ID Sales Up 4.8 Percent
The Kroger Co. on Thursday reported net earnings of $347 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 4.8 percent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. Net earnings in the same period last year were $317 million, or $0.60 per diluted share. It marks the Cincinnati-based grocer’s 43rd […]
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New San Jose Whole Foods To Feature Grocer’s First In-Store Brewery In Calif.
A new 35,000-s.f. Whole Foods Market store will open Dec. 10 at 777 The Alameda (at Stockton) in San Jose, Calif. This is the second Whole Foods Market location in San Jose, and the 42nd in Northern California. The store will bring an estimated 150 new jobs to San Jose and feature the Austin, Texas-based […]