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MyWebGrocer: Grocery Sales Increases Paced by Online Grocery Consumers
NEW YORK - Online grocery solutions provider MyWebGrocer on Wednesday announced that comparable store sales for its network of more than 200 supermarkets, which offer an online grocery-shopping alternative, are up 90 percent for the two-month period of December and January.
Upcoming Conference to Address 'Changing Consumer Landscape'
NEW YORK - Six chief executive officers are among the 14 retailer speakers who will address "The Changing Consumer Landscape" at Retail Merchandiser's 4th annual Store-Specific Merchandising & Marketing Conference, March 31-April 1 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Wal-Mart Posts 15.5 Percent Jump in Quarterly Profit

CHICAGO - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday posted a better-than-expected 15.5 percent jump in quarterly profit due largely to higher sales abroad. The increase helped offset sluggish sales at its U.S. Sam's Club warehouse stores.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Private squeeze

Consolidation has extended to the private label industry, and the number of manufacturers is expected to shrink, perhaps dramatically.
COVER STORY: PG Profile on Publix--Florida's other magic kindgom

Employee ownership and a culture of excellence keep the Florida retailer on everyone's short list of best supermarket companies.
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: What's on the worry list?

Wal-Mart's a concern, but it's trumped by health insurance costs and recruitment anxieties, retailers say.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Older and wiser

After the initial rush to get into the gasoline business, supermarkets and other high-volume operators have entered a more mature stage of market development.
Philip Green Submits Bid Proposal for UK Safeway

LONDON - Retail tycoon Philip Green has formally submitted his bid proposal for UK supermarket Safeway Plc, the Office of Fair Trading said on Tuesday, showing he is serious about joining the hotly contested takeover battle.
ACNielsen: 'Last-Minute Romantics' Drive Valentine Candy Sales

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Valentine's Day week generates more candy sales than any other holiday week, according to ACNielsen U.S., an operating unit of ACNielsen, a VNU company.
Kmart to Distribute Groceries by Itself - For Now

CHICAGO - Kmart Corp. on Tuesday said it would distribute groceries to its stores by itself for now after ending a supply deal with Fleming Cos. Inc. late on Monday.

MyWebGrocer: Grocery Sales Increases Paced by Online Grocery Consumers

Upcoming Conference to Address 'Changing Consumer Landscape'

Wal-Mart Posts 15.5 Percent Jump in Quarterly Profit

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Private squeeze

COVER STORY: PG Profile on Publix--Florida's other magic kindgom

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: What's on the worry list?

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Older and wiser

Philip Green Submits Bid Proposal for UK Safeway

ACNielsen: 'Last-Minute Romantics' Drive Valentine Candy Sales

Kmart to Distribute Groceries by Itself - For Now