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Albertsons says layoffs, store closures, market exits possible if Kroger deal blocked
A hearing to decide the fate of a preliminary injunction by the Federal Trade Commission started this week.
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Poll points to the importance of more display area for added onion sales at retail
There is more than one way to spur onion sales at retail, but early returns from a poll of industry members point to the importance of retail display space
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Use today’s notes as a blueprint for tomorrow’s success
Knowing your produce business is a core management tenet. How well you take notes now — keeping a work diary, if you will — can impact your future sales, says columnist Armand Lobato.
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Tops in Education school rewards program returns
Since the program’s inception in 2012, Tops Friendly Markets has donated more than $1.9 million to over 1,000 participating schools.
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Potato retail sales see positive volume, dollar sales growth
U.S. retail sales of potatoes increased by both volume and dollar sales from July 2023 to June 2024.
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Food price inflation expected to remain low in 2025, USDA says
The USDA Food Price Outlook incorporates the latest Consumer Price Index and updated USDA projections.
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Wholesum launches heirloom tomato merchandising kit
The grower and shipper of organic and fair-trade fresh produce created an all-in-one resource for produce merchandisers and retailers to boost heirloom tomato sales.
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7-Eleven to offer Plenty fresh-grown lettuce in California
The indoor vertical farming company will provide its lettuce for salads sold in more than 1,300 of the convenience store chain’s locations in the state.
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Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee offers tools to retail and foodservice buyers
Each year the committee offers foodservice and retail materials, full-color POS merchandise material, recipe cards for consumers and foodservice, and educational material.
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Floral collection by Lisa Vanderpump coming to Kroger stores
Available exclusively at Kroger stores beginning Sept. 4, Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus is curated with Lisa Vanderpump’s signature style.
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Elements of good ordering: Time, concentration and gut decisions
Don’t want to get burned by ordering too little or too much? Columnist Armand Lobato offers advice on maintaining a well-stocked produce department.
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The Produce Moms, Walmart launch co-branded campaign
U.S. consumers can view and purchase TPM-approved products through Walmart’s website and mobile app.
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Kroger files injunction against FTC
The Kroger Co. said it has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge of its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. Inc.
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GrubMarket adds AI Chatbot
The food technology company says it launched the artificial-intelligence-powered tool to deliver personalized, relevant assistance to the needs of a food industry business.
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Vallarta Supermarkets to host grand reopening of California store
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for the newly renovated store in Burbank, Calif.
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July e-grocery sales up 9% from a year ago
Growth in delivery’s user base and order frequency due to continued promotional efforts helped boost year-over-year e-grocery sales gains.
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What the back of a store says about its management
While any store can appear fine from the front, a look out back can reveal telltale signs of inventory mishandling, health and safety hazards, theft and other problems, says columnist Armand Lobato.
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Low food inflation noted in July consumer prices report
Helped by tame grocery prices, year-over-year inflation cooled to under 3% in the latest Consumer Price Index report.
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A parable about field-to-fork freshness
Where’s the best store for produce shopping? With so many factors to consider, columnist Armand Lobato shares a tale about finding his answer to this regularly asked question.
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Eatwell Market store in Missouri converted to Schnucks banner
Updates include expanded product offerings throughout the store as well as new decor and signing.
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