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Pharmacies are serving as the anchor for storewide health and wellness programs, according to a study from FMI.
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Bowing to pressures such as rising fuel and food prices, the Midwest online grocer will pack it in at the end of July.
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The chain will connect to Microsoft HealthVault, which allows consumers to securely store and share their health information digitally with healthcare providers.
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Union to Rally at A&P Shareholders' Meeting
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FMI's Tim Hammonds calls the vote a "huge victory."
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Sales at food and beverage stores increased 0.7 percent seasonally adjusted from May and 3.1 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
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Ukrop’s and Pick ‘n Save are the latest grocers to get cracking in the fuel discount movement, when last week they began new loyalty marketing programs tied to gasoline purchases in an effort to help consumers stretch their dollars in today’s tough economic climate.
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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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Taking a cue from the popularity of its line of Elizabeth Haub reusable designer shopping bags, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. has rolled out the "How Do You Haub?" online photo contest, which will enable a dozen lucky participants to be recognized for their fashion sense as well as their goal to protect the environment.
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Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) said Friday that retail sales within the U.S. consumer packaged goods health and wellness industry reached $102.75 billion in 2007, representing growth of 15 percent over 2006.
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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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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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A partnership with Christy's stores on Cape Cod offers even more savings.
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Dietz fills the post vacated by Brian Cornell, who is now CEO of Michael's Stores
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Topco enhances its HR, not-for-resale divisions with new blood.
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The "Override" program from Shaw's and Irving runs through September, while ShopRite's initiative wraps up July 5.
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Kmart's new plan, covering more than 500 generic prescription drugs, augments other special values the retailer already offers.
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Schnuck Markets last week added more than 300 commonly-prescribed generic drugs to its prescription savings program via several new offers including $4 generics for up to a 30-day supply, and $10 for a 90-day supply on medications to treat a variety of ailments including high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma, cholesterol, diabetes, and allergies.
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Phony checks accompanied by an equally phony letter bearing the name of Wegmans c.e.o. Danny Wegman went out to consumers as part of an apparent check-cashing scam, the chain said on Friday.
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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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Sales of Southern Home label were reportedly up five percent through the first five months of the year compared to the same period last year.
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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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At Pick 'n Save stores in Kenosha and Wausau, customers will be able to earn 10 cents-off per gallon of gas with every $50 they spend on groceries.
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The drug chain retailer said it expects to open 550 new stores this year.
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