Frozen Foods

The company's Canadian stores see more than 40 percent same store sales growth.

The move is a continuation of the Ahold banners' ongoing "Low Prices Every Day" campaign.

Comparable-club sales grew 9.6 percent, including a contribution from gasoline sales of 3.9 percent, the club chain said.

The discount grocer says shoppers are saving an average $115 a month at its stores.

With 120 products initially, the new program targets consumer demand that has already doubled Unified's organic sales over the past five years.

Food Lion LLC this week will unveil the nation's first grocery store to incorporate two ozone-friendly product refrigeration systems that reduce by more then 60 percent the amount of refrigerants needed to keep products cool or frozen.

Foodservice consulting firm Technomic says the forgoing of weekday pizza indicates consumers are also cooking more meals at home instead.

Food sales increased a hefty 16 percent during the month, the wholesale club chain said.