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Grocers know health and wellness is good for them -- now they're eager to find a program that works best for them and their shoppers.

CHICAGO -- Wal-Mart, Supervalu's Albertsons chain, Kroger, and Walgreens are among the retailers going high-tech to learn more about their shoppers' in-store shopping patterns. The retailers are part of a consortium, which also includes major suppliers, that's been testing infrared sensors to measure customer traffic and generate "audience ratings" for products.

CHICAGO -- Wal-Mart, Supervalu's Albertsons chain, Kroger, and Walgreens are among the retailers going high-tech to learn more about their shoppers' in-store shopping patterns. The retailers are part of a consortium, which also includes major suppliers, that's been testing infrared sensors to measure customer traffic and generate "audience ratings" for products.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has received accolades twice this month for its commitment to diversity.

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- The natural/organic market can expect "good, strong growth" overall in the future, said the president and c.e.o. of specialty distributor United Natural Foods here, Michael Funk, part of a panel of market experts speaking yesterday at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has received accolades twice this month for its commitment to diversity.

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- The natural/organic market can expect "good, strong growth" overall in the future, said the president and c.e.o. of specialty distributor United Natural Foods here, Michael Funk, part of a panel of market experts speaking yesterday at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- The natural/organic market can expect "good, strong growth" overall in the future, said the president and c.e.o. of specialty distributor United Natural Foods here, Michael Funk, part of a panel of market experts speaking yesterday at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.