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Grocery stores opposed the bill on the grounds that paper bags cost more, and also create litter.
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Changes range from a new logo to bigger prepared foods programs and a meal solutions strategy imported from Europe.
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Delhaize Group, owner of Food Lion, Hannaford, and Sweetbay Supermarkets in the U.S., cut its annual profit forecast on Friday because of what it said was the continued weakening of the consumer environment in the U.S. and Europe.
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Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. said new executive leadership has joined its pharmacy, development, and real estate departments to roll up their sleeves and get cracking on the grocer’s ongoing turnaround efforts.
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With SQF license in hand, EcoLab's food safety/QA unit is set to host monthly SQF classes around the country.
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Poll respondents said they're willing to pay more to find out more about the meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and packaged foods they're eating.
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The two groups are jointly urging Congressional action to pass the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (H.R. 5244), the Credit Card Fair Fee Act (H.R. 5546 and S. 3086), and the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008 (H.R. 6248).
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In addition to its partnership with commercial refrigeration systems manufacturer Hill Phoenix on the design and installation of the first next-generation CO2 refrigeration system in North America at a newly remodeled store in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Price Chopper has other environmentally friendly irons in the fire.
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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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Pending approval from the town fathers, Meijer Inc. will replace its oldest original supercenter with a new store that will become the retailer’s first new unit in Grand Rapids’ city limits in 11 years.
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Chicago's market leading chain bags an environmentally friendly milestone.
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TNS Retail Forward predicted that alternative gasoline retailers such as supermarkets will capture up to 17 percent of U.S. gasoline sales by 2012 thanks to the fuel-reward programs that are a major driver of growth outside the c-store industry.
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Weis names Ex-Price Chopper v.p. to lead store operations for 156 stores in five states.
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Twenty-five of Wegman's 71 stores use the systems to date.
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is reportedly planning a new Supercenter prototype that is smaller and more upscale than the traditional Supercenter units it has opened in most regions of the country.
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The retail partners are introducing the fuel discount program to Richmond, Va. via a licensing deal with Giant Eagle and backend technology provider Excentus.
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The 10-week sweepstakes promo awards $50 Visa gift cards to winners and solicits subscribers to Food Lion's e-newsletter to get the scoop on weekly specials.
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Kroger's better-than-expected first quarter performance reflects strong same store sales, and elevated the FY 2008 earnings forecast.
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The Dayton, Ohio-based grocer is rolling out deli kiosks on trial basis in one store.
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A newly formed greenhouse growers group unveils greenhouse certification standards.
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The grocer expects to save more than $633,000 annually in energy and maintenance savings, says GE.
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The store in Airdrie is the fifth Loblaw unit to dispense with plastic bags at checkout.
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Spartan Stores just finished a $4 million project that has transformed a Glen’s Market unit in the new format Glen’s Fresh Marketplace in North Petoskey, Mich.
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The location opened this month in East Syracuse, N.Y.
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The store's first 200 customers will each get a reusable bag.
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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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