Nonfoods

MONTVALE, N.J. - Fresh from a completed merger that its execs said has made their company a player of consequence in a "hot" Northeast market, A&P execs said yesterday they are is taking advantage of their purchase of ex-rival Pathmark to "refresh" the latter's "Plain Jane" stores and create a new combined private label program.

LONDON - Tesco Plc this week has expanded the deployment of its global sourcing solution to include a range of non-food categories including clothing, consumer electronics, and household goods.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets, Inc. here, along with consumer attorney Andrew Rainer and Northeastern University Professor Tim Howard, said yesterday that the chain has settled in the case of a Florida consumer concerned about the potential formulation of benzene in cans of Publix Diet Lemon Lime soft drinks.

NEW YORK - Curves carved a nice niche, but Hooters fell flat, according to a survey of branding experts classifying brand extensions as winners or losers.

NEW YORK - Curves carved a nice niche, but Hooters fell flat, according to a survey of branding experts classifying brand extensions as winners or losers.

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is preparing to officially kick off a new pilot program on Jan. 9 to teach consumers how to prepare baby food at home, using fresh fruits and vegetables.

NEW YORK - Curves carved a nice niche, but Hooters fell flat, according to a survey of branding experts classifying brand extensions as winners or losers.

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is preparing to officially kick off a new pilot program on Jan. 9 to teach consumers how to prepare baby food at home, using fresh fruits and vegetables.