Retailer Campaigns

BOISE, Idaho - Albertsons today introduced "Blue Ribbon" Beef, a new, high-quality brand, to its supermarkets across the country. The new brand offers customers a wide range of high-quality roasts and tender-aged steaks that are "guaranteed twice" to meet their satisfaction.

NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Industry leaders will share their insights on the future of the low-carbohydrate trend at an upcoming conference sponsored by the Low Carb Manufacturers Alliance (LCMA), a new organization created for major brands servicing the low-carb lifestyle. The event, which co-sponsored by Progressive Grocer, will be held April 13 in Rosemont, Ill.

BOISE, Idaho - Albertsons and Coca-Cola yesterday announced plans for their third annual Black History Month celebration honoring the African-American community. The partnership will observe Black History Month throughout the month of February by donating more than $100,000 to African-American organizations in some of supermarket chain's biggest markets.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Spartan Stores Inc. announced yesterday that it will consolidate its retail grocery banners to streamline operations and create a stronger, more unified brand identity.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Food Lion announced today that 101 of its stores have earned the Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Energy Star label means these Food Lion stores are some of the most energy-efficient retail facilities in the United States.

DENVER - The first case of mad cow disease in the United States may encourage consumers to try buffalo, according to a Reuters report.

CHICAGO - Archibald Candy Co. said this week it is selling its venerable Fannie May and Fanny Farmer candy brands and shutting down its factory here, putting 625 people out of work. The new unidentified owner will supply the candy to keep the Fannie May and Fanny Farmer brands alive.

STAMFORD, Conn. - Starting next year Diageo will begin providing American consumers with alcohol content, serving size, macro-nutrients, carbohydrates, and calories for its alcoholic beverage products.