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  • Wal-Mart Opens California Megastore

    LA QUINTA, Calif. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opens its first California supercenter today, bracing local food retailers for heated competition following the longest running supermarket strike.

  • Metro Drops RFID Loyalty Card Trial

    RHEINBORG, Germany - The future is not bright for RFID loyalty cards at Metro's Future Store. Following pressure and protests from civil liberties group FoeBuD over consumer privacy, Metro AG has decided to discontinue the test program.

  • Ahold Sells Bompreco to Wal-Mart, Hipercard to Unibanco

    ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Ahold today announced it has sold its Brazilian retail chain Bompreco to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Simultaneously, Ahold sold its Brazilian credit card operation Hipercard to Unibanco S.A.

  • Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Ahead of the pack

    New toys, chews, and supplies from creative companies reinforce consumers' love for their pets.

  • FEATURE: Seeking a healthy balance

    Retailers continue their search for equitable employee benefits amid a national health care crisis.

  • British Couple Marry in Asda Supermarket

    LONDON - A British couple who originally met in an Asda supermarket decided to exchange wedding vows in the store on Saturday, making them became the first Britons to officially marry in a supermarket.

  • Handy Andy to Close Four Grocery Stores

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Handy Andy grocery chain, which in recent years has struggled to compete against much bigger supermarket companies, will close four of its stores, the San Antonio Express-News reports.

  • Aldi Expands in Central Ohio

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - In the wake of Big Bear's close, discount grocer Aldi intends to move aggressively into the competitive central Ohio grocery market, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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