Food markets for converted flexible packaging accounted for 71 percent of total demand in 2016 and are expected to rise to $15.5 billion in 2021. Ongoing product introductions and trends favoring smaller package sizes will fuel opportunities as will the need for enhanced shelf life and package resealability. These and other trends are presented in […]
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Safeway To Open Fifth Mountain View, California, Store On Wednesday
Safeway will open a new store in Mountain View, California, at 580 North Rengstorff Avenue in Monta Loma Plaza on Wednesday, June 21. It will mark the fifth Safeway location in Mountain View, and the new Monta Loma store will bring an estimated 100 new jobs to the community. “We are excited to open this […]
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Harris Teeter And Lowes Foods Opening New North Carolina Stores
Two North Carolina-based grocers will open new stores in the state this month. Harris Teeter, a Kroger banner, will host a grand opening at its new unit in Charlotte’s Sedgefield Shopping Center on Tuesday, June 20, and Lowes Foods will open its new Kernersville store on Wednesday, June 21. Harris Teeter The 53,000-s.f. store, located in […]
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Big Lots’ ‘Store Of The Future’ To Open In Former Giant Eagle In Columbus
Big Lots is planning a store that will mark the retailer’s first “store of the future” at the site of a former Giant Eagle grocery store in Columbus, Ohio, at 1451 W. Fifth Avenue. Among the categories the store will emphasize are grocery-type items like food, household cleaners and pet products. Columbus Business First reports […]
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Kroger’s First Quarter ID Sales Down
The Kroger Co. on Thursday reported net earnings of $303 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of -0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2017. The company’s record 52 consecutive quarters of positive identical supermarket sales, excluding fuel, ended in the fourth quarter of 2016, which ended Jan. 28. […]
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Cub Remodels Three Stores
Twin Cities grocer Cub recently remodeled three stores in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis. Cub stores in Champlin, Brooklyn Park North and Brooklyn Park South introduced updated signage and design, expanded produce departments with an enhanced organic selection and more signature grab-and-go options, among other features. “As our customers’ needs change, we continue to evolve with […]
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Witynski Promoted To President Of Dollar Tree Banner
Discount variety store chain Dollar Tree Inc. has promoted Michael A. Witynski to president and COO of its Dollar Tree banner. Witynski, 54, will be responsible for merchandising and marketing as well as store operations for more than 6,200 Dollar Tree bannered stores in the U.S. A company veteran, Witynski has served as COO since […]
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Sealed Air/Cryovac Packaging ‘Sets The Food Apart’
“We provide packaging that sets the food apart and makes it easier for someone to make a quick decision so they can get on about their busy day.” That’s how Lucian Gray, director of North American business development for Sealed Air/Cryovac’s Food Care/Foodservice Division, describes the food packages his company offers for food retailers. Sealed […]