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1. Kroger opens third fresh fare store in Ohio
FMI dailyLead | Nov 18, 2008
Kroger's newest fresh fare store in Ohio offers a sit-down sushi bar, a Murray's Cheese shop, a burrito bar, bakery and bistro. About a third of the 82,000-square-foot store is devoted to prepared foods. A photo tour is included in this article. Cincinnati Enquirer, The (11/17)
2. SUPERVALU stores unite under national branding campaign
FMI dailyLead | Nov 20, 2008
SUPERVALU is seeking to unite its disparate retail operations under a national branding campaign with the tagline, "Good things are just around the corner." Jeff Noddle, chairman and CEO of the grocery chain, said the campaign highlights each store's familiarity with its community, as well as the accessibility of its products. Supermarket News (11/19) Progressive Grocer (11/19)
3. Wal-Mart exploring ad-agency options for Marketside stores
FMI dailyLead | Nov 14, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores is seeking an ad agency for its Marketside convenience and fresh-foods stores. A number of agencies have been invited to discuss the account. Advertising Age (11/13)
4. Wal-Mart to offer massive food donation
FMI dailyLead | Nov 19, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores will announce today that it will give more than 90 million pounds of fresh food each year to nonprofit organization Feeding America. U.S. food banks have been reporting increased demand as many Americans struggle during the economic downturn. New York Times, The (11/18)
5. ALDI's Fit & Active labels getting "fit facts"
FMI dailyLead | Nov 17, 2008
Discount grocer ALDI is adding "fit facts" to the packaging of its Fit & Active line of better-for-you products. The company, with nearly 1,000 stores across 29 states, says it is the first U.S. grocer to showcase guideline daily amounts on its private-label products. Progressive Grocer (11/14)
6. Private-label sales hit $80 billion annually
FMI dailyLead | Nov 17, 2008
Sales of private-label products jumped to $80 billion this year, up from $73 billion in 2007, according to research. Store-brand labels are increasingly high-end, with eye-catching packaging and premium ingredients. Houston Chronicle (11/15)
7. Fresh & Easy slows expansion plans
FMI dailyLead | Nov 14, 2008
Fresh & Easy, which originally announced it would open 200 stores by February, is slowing its expansion plans in the U.S. It now plans to open that number of stores by November 2009. Financial Times (11/13)
8. BJ's booms in down time
FMI dailyLead | Nov 17, 2008
BJ's Wholesale Club is growing, focusing on fresh foods and brands such as Panera, Boston Market and Legal Sea Foods. The retailer, whose new membership and renewal rates are up, is accelerating its store openings. Boston Globe, The (11/16)
9. Grocers expecting a strong holiday season
FMI dailyLead | Nov 14, 2008
U.S. consumers who are putting off purchases such as cars, clothing and furniture are expected to deliver a strong holiday season to grocers as they eat out less and turn increasingly to store brands. "There is a great re-emphasis on meals and entertaining," said one observer, and many grocery sellers are optimistic. Reuters (11/13)
10. Weis expands management team
FMI dailyLead | Nov 19, 2008
Weis Markets added three executives to its management team. Mickey Stringham, formerly with SUPERVALU, joined as director of produce and floral; Mike Mignola, formerly with Price Chopper, joined as general manager; and Joe Harris, also formerly with Price Chopper, joined as district manager. Progressive Grocer (11/18)
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