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The supercenter chain has rolled out free delivery of $150 worth of bulk groceries and dry goods ordered on its Web site, with a promise that shoppers will save at least 5 percent buying items by the case.

Retailers' manufacturing plants have reduced accidents by 80 percent in the last decade.

The grocer's "best of both worlds" prescription plan is now in place in all of its in-store pharmacy locations.

Hurricane Ike's effects continue to be felt in parts of the Southeast, as customers wait in line for gas and stations struggle to maintain supply.

A recent Whole Foods Market survey found that 43 percent of adults now prepare more meals at home due to higher food costs.

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) CEO Search Committee today selected Leslie G. Sarasin as its president and c.e.o. She will be presented to the FMI board during its October meeting in Boston, and will start at the trade association early November.

The chain is throwing its support behind a new Grain Foods Foundation fall campaign to help consumers eat healthier with whole grains.

Further rollout of the self-checkout units to other stores will depend on customer reception, and as digital photography rises in popularity, in-store photo departments are becoming a thing of the past.