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1. Craig Herkert signals a major shift at SUPERVALU
FMI dailyLead | Nov 19, 2009
SUPERVALU's new chief executive officer, Craig Herkert, intends to make merchandising and promotional campaigns simpler, cut the number of products offered, and create a cohesive voice for all of the company banners. He also plans to double the number of Save-A-Lot locations. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (11/18)
2. SUPERVALU plans to redesign in-store promotions
FMI dailyLead | Nov 23, 2009
SUPERVALU has partnered with Valassis Communications to launch an in-store marketing program beginning in May. The partnership will bring a cohesive, consistent message to all of SUPERVALU's marketing programs across different banners. Progressive Grocer (11/22)
3. Whole Foods staffers are given incentive to drop the pounds
FMI dailyLead | Nov 23, 2009
Whole Foods Market says it will boost employee discounts to staffers who drop pounds and show other health improvements. The program, which also takes into account whether the worker smokes, is voluntary and reflects the published belief of CEO John Mackey that most health problems can be avoided through lifestyle choices. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (11/21)
4. Hy-Vee continues to grow, slowly and steadily
FMI dailyLead | Nov 17, 2009
Hy-Vee recently opened an environmentally friendly store in Madison, Wis., marking the company's first store aimed at LEED certification and its first expansion into a new geographical market since 1988. The company will continue to renovate older stores, as well as break into new markets in the Midwest and experiment with smaller-format locations. Des Moines Register (Iowa), The (11/15)
5. Save-A-Lot reorganizes procurement division
FMI dailyLead | Nov 20, 2009
Progressive Grocer (11/19)
6. Smaller urban stores on tap for Target
FMI dailyLead | Nov 18, 2009
Gregg Steinhafel, CEO of Target, said the retailer is considering smaller-format stores for dense urban areas. Though no specific sites have been chosen, he said, "We have to work harder at trying to get a smaller Target in those areas." Bloomberg (11/18)
7. Publix promoting items with in-store signage
FMI dailyLead | Nov 18, 2009
Publix is utilizing in-store standees to promote a variety of products, including baby care and green cleaning items. The standees reference a particular brand as well as the retailer's special pricing. In-Store Marketing Institute (11/2009)
8. No more major acquisitions, says Whole Foods CEO
FMI dailyLead | Nov 20, 2009
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said the chain will consider only "mom-and-pop-type chains" for future acquisitions. He does not want a repeat of the company's complicated merger with Wild Oats, which the Federal Trade Commission nearly blocked and which required Whole Foods to sell 32 stores. Tennessean (Nashville), The (11/18)
9. Hannaford gets aggressive on price
FMI dailyLead | Nov 17, 2009
Hannaford Supermarkets has cut prices on 10,000 items for this holiday season. It is also offering some free products with special promotions. Supermarket News (11/16)
10. Birds Eye likely to join Pinnacle Brands
FMI dailyLead | Nov 19, 2009
Birds Eye Foods could join brands including Duncan Hines and Swanson as part of Pinnacle Brands, one of the biggest packaged-foods companies in the U.S. The Blackstone Group, which owns Pinnacle, is expected to acquire the frozen-vegetable company for $1.3 billion. Wall Street Journal, The (11/19)
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