Nonfoods

Sales of cook-out staples such as buns, chips, hot dogs, and cheese, should soar in in advance of the holiday, said the market data firm.

The revamp boosts the fresh profile and customer service of the value format.

Brands are no better at communicating product health benefits to the healthcare industry than they are to consumers, according to a survey from PULSE Health & Wellness Initiatives.

The new format will launch this fall in four Arizona markets, as "a small community grocery store" with an understated connection to the Wal-Mart name.

The store, opening July 1, shows the fullest rendering yet of the operator's private label revamp.

Kroger's better-than-expected first quarter performance reflects strong same store sales, and elevated the FY 2008 earnings forecast.

The Supervalu-owned grocer invited local food pantries and soup kitchens to apply for grants of up to $2,500.

Supermarket operators can win by merchandising to their shoppers' trade-down tendencies, said WBC in a Webcast.