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Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cups Available Nationwide, And More…

Supermarket News In Brief… Dunkin’ K-Cup pods for Keurig home brewing systems are now available at retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada. As part of an updated agreement, which was first announced in February, The J.M. Smucker Co. will distribute and market Dunkin’ K-Cup pods exclusively to grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, drug […]

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Supermarkets Rank ‘Strong’ In Latest Customer Service Ratings

Supermarkets, retailers and banks, as an industry, earned average ratings of “strong” in the 2015 Temkin Customer Service Ratings, while TV service providers and internet service providers earned an average rating of “very weak.” Based on a study of 10,000 U.S. consumers, the ratings examine 278 companies across 20 industries. For the third straight year, […]

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FMI Names Northeast Store Manager Award Finalists, And More…

Supermarket News In Brief The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Store Manager Awards Program recognizes exceptional supermarket store managers who generate sales growth, provide great customer service, contribute to attaining company goals and are an integral part of the communities they serve. FMI will honor 10 finalists and announce the four grand-prize winners at FMI Connect in […]

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Trader Joe’s, Publix And Aldi Rank As Consumers’ Favorite Grocery Stores

Trader Joe’s continues to build a loyal following with its diverse grocery selection and friendly service. A study of more than 7,200 consumers by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions, found that Trader Joe’s is America’s favorite grocery retailer for the third year in a row. Publix ranked a close second, […]

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Ahold USA Continues With Organizational Restructure

Ahold USA on Wednesday provided what it calls “an initial update on the restructuring of its support organization and changes it is making to simplify operations, speed up decision-making and support stores more effectively.” It is part of the restructuring effort that the company announced in March. “With a clear and constant focus on serving […]

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Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger Raises More Than $500K, And More…

Supermarket News In Brief The Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger on May 3 raised $530,478, based on totals reported May 5. More than 4,000 participants attended, including more than 175 walking teams… The third annual Guida’s Dairy Golf Invitational will be held at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Connecticut, on Friday, beginning at […]