Nonfoods

AVENEL, N.J. -- Foodtown, Inc. here said it has promoted Kostanty "Gus" Lebiak, director of grocery merchandising, to the newly created position of v.p.-center store, effective Jan. 1.

ABINGDON, Va. -- K-VA-T Food Stores, a regional chain that operates under the Food City banner, said today it will offer paperless, instant coupons. Called "EZ-PIC," the paperless coupon is advertised on store shelves and redeemed electronically at the check-out.

AVENEL, N.J. -- Foodtown, Inc. here said it has promoted Kostanty "Gus" Lebiak, director of grocery merchandising, to the newly created position of v.p.-center store, effective Jan. 1.

ABINGDON, Va. -- K-VA-T Food Stores, a regional chain that operates under the Food City banner, said today it will offer paperless, instant coupons. Called "EZ-PIC," the paperless coupon is advertised on store shelves and redeemed electronically at the check-out.

Smart merchandising to more mainstream shoppers can turn kosher sections into a bang-up business in dry grocery.

As consumers become more aware and discerning, it's prime time for more retailers to embrace the upscale meat movement.

Organic milk is scoring spectacular successes as perceived health and environmental benefits intersect with a shrinking price gap.

As consumers become more aware and discerning, it's prime time for more retailers to embrace the upscale meat movement.