The Kroger Co. reported Thursday that its same-store sales for the first quarter of 2013 were up 3.3 percent, without fuel. It marks the company’s 38th consecutive quarter of positive identical supermarket sales. “Kroger achieved strong sales and record earnings per share for the quarter, and our customers’ positive view of us continues to improve,” […]
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Kum & Go Founder Krause Dies At 78
The founder of the Kum & Go convenience store chain has died. Mr. William A. Krause passed away Wednesday morning at his West Des Moines, Iowa, home after a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old and surrounded by his family at the time of his death. “With heavy hearts, we say goodbye today […]
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Study Reveals Costco Is Most Popular Gas Station
Costco is where North America prefers to fill their gas tanks, according to a new study by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. Wholesale clubs once again beat out traditional gas stations in popularity, with Sam’s Club coming in second behind Costco among the more than 7,600 study participants. QuikTrip, Wawa […]
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WinCo Foods To Add 400 Jobs With DFW Stores
WinCo Foods is expecting to add about 400 jobs in North Texas when it opens its first two Texas supermarkets within a year and a half, the Dallas Business Journal reports. The Idaho-based grocer currently is planning how it will recruit employees and expects to begin the hiring process about two months before the stores […]
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Sheetz, Samet Corp. Partner On New Food Production And DC
Sheetz and Samet Corp. have partnered on the construction of a 250,000-s.f. distribution and production facility in Burlington, N.C. Sheetz recently selected Samet as the contractor in charge of construction management for the $32.8 million center that is a cornerstone of expansion plans for the Altoona, Pa.-based convenience restaurant chain. “We’re looking forward to partnering […]
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Remodeled Ralphs In Baldwin Hills, Calif., Reopens Next Week
Ralphs will unveil its latest remodeled and expanded store in Baldwin Hills, Calif., on Friday, June 21. The $18 million renovation includes a 21,000-s.f. expansion and major remodeling, and the store will feature a wide range of fresh, organic and natural meats, produce and seafood. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 7:45 a.m. The […]
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Giant Unveils 100 Percent Pa.-Produced Milk During Dairy Month
Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets recently announced that its store brand milk now qualifies as PA Preferred, meaning 100 percent of the milk is produced in Pennsylvania, keeping dollars in local communities and supporting local jobs. “I applaud Giant for giving customers what they want—fresh, locally produced food,” Lt. Gov, Jim Cawley said […]
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RaceTrac’s Sodapalooza Returns For Summer
Already in full swing in Georgia, Florida and Texas stores, RaceTrac is offering 32-oz. fountain drinks and 16-oz. frozen beverages for $0.69 all summer as part of its Sodapalooza promotion. In addition, all stores are unveiling a new RaceTrac Value Menu, with 12 items offered for either $.99 or $1.99. Items include sunflower seeds, fresh-baked […]