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The chains Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., Giant-Landover, and Giant-Carlisle are working with the New England Aquarium in an effort to provide shoppers with sustainable seafood.
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Owners and managers of retail buildings can evaluate their current energy usage and gather information on ways to increase energy efficiency, using the online system.
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Besides New York, the Mid-Atlantic grocer has forged relationships with farmers in New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
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Funds raised by stores and shoppers will be used for research at the top medical centers in North America, the chain said.
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The UK grocer plans to install the printers in 7,000 checkouts by year's end.
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Shoppers will have four ways to pitch in.
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Among Schnucks' goals for the new companywide fitness challenge is to help drive down skyrocketing medical costs.
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The Safeway e.v.p. was awarded the group's highest honor - its Director's award.
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A commission formed by the Alliance for Healthy and Responsible Grocery Stores wants to implement uniform standards for grocery operations in the city.
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Several unidentified grocery chains are said to be interested in a plan the CTA is considering to add grocery stores in train stations, L stops.
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Natural and organic grocer said its new 'stringent aquaculture standards' will strengthen its offerings.
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In a nod to environmental concerns, the 13-store Ohio-based grocer reportedly is discontinuing the traditional grocery marketing ploy.
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Kroger's racecar driver is spearheading the initiative, working with Kimberly-Clark to benefit a local Indy hospital.
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The world's largest retailer said it is making a commitment to improve the management of valuable and threatened forests.
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Giant Eagle and its in-store dry cleaning partner host event that will feature an appearance by popular Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop Jack Wilson.
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Six retailers in five categories will receive 2008 Hispanic Retail Excellence Awards later this month at the fourth annual Hispanic Retail 360 summit, being held July 28-30 in Miami.
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Regional supermarket chains Meijer and Publix have teamed up in their respective markets with Produce for Kids to educate kids and parents on the health benefits of eating fresh produce.
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Save Mart Supermarkets this year said it raised $276,269 for the March of Dimes through icon sales, March for Babies walks, and other fundraising events.
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In a bid to make to make fresh, local produce more readily available to Metro Detroit urban residents, the Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers (AFPD) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture’s “Select Michigan” program are launching a new “Buy Local, Eat Fresh” program.
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Following the lead of numerous other grocers nationally, regional upscale operator Dierbergs Markets said it is rolling out new pricing that will save customers 60 percent or more on prescription drugs for more than 350 generic medications.
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Independent grocers last year experienced a solid 1.52 percent net profit before taxes, according to latest results from the "2008 Independent Operators Survey" conducted by the National Grocers Association and Financial Management Solutions.
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A joint promotion from Wegmans Food Markets and Driscoll's Berries aims to help some at-risk Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y. high school students graduate, according to a published account. For every package of Driscoll’s strawberries sold at Wegmans stores from July 13 through July 20, the supplier will donate 50 cents, up to a maximum of $15,000, to Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection.
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Stop & Shop said yesterday that it has raised its target amount of $3.75 million from the 2008 Triple Winner Game, a scratch-card promotion created to fund treatment and possible cures for those with childhood cancer. 2008's game marks the 18th annual Triple Winner Game for the Ahold USA banner.
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Chicago's market leading chain bags an environmentally friendly milestone.
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An immediate suspension of the duty and quotas on imported ethanol would lessen economic pressure on livestock and poultry producers, and ultimately, consumers, said the food industry groups.
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Perfectly franks
 Made from premium, vegetarian-fed cattle, the naturally cured hot dogs are formulated according to the Chicago manufacturer's century-old recipe, and contain no artificial flavors and colors, as well as no antibiotics or synthetic hormones.
Wine by the box
 With Boho Vineyards’ new line of popular wines in three-liter wine casks made from 95 percent recycled Kraft paper and using only soy-based inks, concerned consumers can give their favorite alcoholic beverage an eco-friendly upgrade. Available in vintage-dated Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot varietals.
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Deli/Bakery Ops Review 2008
The annual report on the state of in-store deli and bakery operations.
Super 50 2008
Progressive Grocer's 2008 Super 50
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