Supervalu today reported second quarter fiscal 2017 consolidated net sales of $3.87 billion and net earnings from continuing operations of $30 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, which included a net $2 million after-tax gain, comprised of a fee received from a supply agreement termination, partially offset by store closure charges and costs as well […]
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Making Connections Between Fresh Departments, Rest Of Store To Boost Special-Occasion Sales
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) and Nielsen Fresh have released original research that provides retailers with ideas and strategies for boosting entertainment-occasion sales by examining the connections fresh-department products have with the rest of the store. “Total Store Connectivity: Entertaining Across the Store,” an IDDBA-commissioned report prepared by Nielsen Fresh, identifies what products are most […]
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Coborn’s Completes ‘Next-Generation’ Store Remodel In Sartell, Minnesota
Coborn’s Inc. has completed a major remodel of its Coborn’s Superstore in Sartell, Minnesota. The store, located in the Pine Cone Road Market Place, has remained open over the last several months as it underwent renovations to introduce the company’s “next-generation” store format—the first of its kind in the company’s home market. The remodeled store […]
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Study Looks At Top Drivers Behind Shoppers’ Store Choices
In today’s retail environment where dollar sales growth has been small and unit sales growth flat, the main driver of retail channel and retailers’ sales levels has been changes in store count. While an uptick in penetration will always be an important part of any retailer’s strategy, it’s not the only tool in their tool […]
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Metcalfe’s Markets Launches Stop Waste Together Initiative
Metcalfe’s Market, with stores in Madison and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, has become the first official partner of Stop Waste Together in an effort to prevent food waste created by expired products from grocery shelves. Through this partnership with Stop Waste Together, Metcalfe’s is taking aim at doing its part to reduce the $165 billion worth of […]
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Utah’s Reams Springville Market Offers Online Ordering, Pickup And Delivery
Reams Springville Market, a central Utah supermarket at 759 East 400 South, now offers online grocery with in-store pickup and same-day home delivery services. Springville, population 31,000, includes a Walmart that already offers online grocery shopping, and Kroger is building a new 123,000-s.f. store that will offer ClickList, the company’s curbside pickup program. Amberly Brimhall, the owner […]
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Albertsons Cos. Adopts ReposiTrak Food Safety Solution
Albertsons Cos. has chosen ReposiTrak to manage regulatory and business documentation compliance within its supply chain. ReposiTrak is a provider of Compliance Management and Track & Trace solutions for food, pharma and dietary supplement safety. “At Albertsons, the health and safety of our customers is of the highest priority,” said Jim Seiple, CFS, group VP, product development, […]
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Walmart’s Plan To ‘Win’ Includes Boosting E-Commerce, Slowing New-Store Openings
At its 2016 Investment Community Meeting last week Walmart Stores outlined the company’s strategic framework to grow by serving customers across all channels, creating a seamless shopping experience. Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon outlined four key areas of focus to drive continued success: • Make every day easier for busy families; • Operate with […]