Co-Marketing

United, FMI to Co-locate Trade Shows, Build Produce Expo & Conference
WASHINGTON, DC - Officials of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association and the Food Marketing Institute have announced that they will co-locate their annual trade shows at McCormick Place in Chicago, beginning in May 2004.
7-Eleven to Sell Its Own Beer and Wine
NEW YORK - 7-Eleven Inc. said on Thursday it would sell its own beer, Santiago, in U.S. stores starting in June. A Chardonnay and a Pinot Grigio under the new Regions brand will likely be available in August, the convenience store chain said.

Equal Sells 30 Billionth Sweetener Packet

CHICAGO -- Merisant, the marker of Equal Sweetener, celebrated the production of its 30 billionth packet of the sweetener this week.
McDonald's and Intel Debut High-Speed Wireless Access in Manhattan Restaurants

OAK BROOK, Ill. and SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Selected McDonald's restaurants in New York City now offer high-speed wireless access for time-starved customers who are looking for a place to eat, rest and log on to their laptop computers.
McDonalds Makes Newman

NEW YORK -- Actor and packaged goods philanthropist Paul Newman will join with McDonald's executives here today to announce an exclusive alliance that will see Newman's Own salad dressings served with McDonald's new Premium Salads.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Uncorking profit potential

Alcoholic beverages can be a supermarket cash cow -- if they are merchandised correctly.
Bruno's to Offer Floral Kiosks in Local Malls for Valentine's Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham, Ala.-based Bruno's Supermarkets Inc., a unit of Ahold USA, is partnering with area shopping malls to offer Valentine's Day kiosks with fresh floral arrangements and gift baskets Feb. 13 and 14.
ShopRite Teams Up With Continental Airlines in Customer Loyalty Program

ELIZABETH, N.J. - Leading retailer-owned cooperative ShopRite has launched a ShopRite for OnePass Miles promotion in a strategic partnership with Continental Airlines.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Java's jumping

Whole beans, gourmet blends, organics, Fair Trade pricing, and even rainforest bats are all helping to perk up the coffee category.
Home Depot and Grocery Gateway hammer out a deal

TORONTO -- The Home Depot Canada, part of the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced an online partnership with Grocery Gateway, Canada's leading consumer-direct online service, for the home delivery of hundreds of home improvement and household items to customers in the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario.

United, FMI to Co-locate Trade Shows, Build Produce Expo & Conference

7-Eleven to Sell Its Own Beer and Wine

Equal Sells 30 Billionth Sweetener Packet

McDonald's and Intel Debut High-Speed Wireless Access in Manhattan Restaurants

McDonalds Makes Newman

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Uncorking profit potential

Bruno's to Offer Floral Kiosks in Local Malls for Valentine's Day

ShopRite Teams Up With Continental Airlines in Customer Loyalty Program

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Java's jumping

Home Depot and Grocery Gateway hammer out a deal