Nonfoods

ST. LOUIS, Mo. / DENVER, Colo. - A class action lawsuit was filed earlier this week on behalf of organic food consumers in 27 states charged Aurora Dairy Corp., Boulder, Colo. with engaging in consumer fraud, negligence, and unjust enrichment concerning the sale of organic milk. Aurora said it will fight the charges.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A new Seattle's Best Coffee cafe is among the key highlights of a new Family Fare store that Spartan Stores here debuted this week in Allendale, Mich.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A new Seattle's Best Coffee cafe is among the key highlights of a new Family Fare store that Spartan Stores here debuted this week in Allendale, Mich.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart yesterday affirmed what it called an "aggressive holiday pricing plan," noting that it has increased its price reductions, or "rollbacks," by 20 percent over last year. Just this week the retailer is rolling out price cuts on 15,000 items that include food, toys, home products, and apparel.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Southeastern grocer Lowes Foods here opened its first store in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Oct. 10. The 47,000-square-foot "FreshSmart" store emphasizes fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery and floral departments, and a deli with Boar's Head meats and cheeses.

MONTVALE, N.J. -- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. here posted a net loss from continuing operations of $2.9 million, or seven cents per share, in the second quarter ended Sept. 8, vs. a loss of $2.2 million, or five cents per share, in the year-ago period, primarily as a result of losses from its now-discontinued Farmer Jack banner in the Midwest.

SAN ANTONIO -- The newest concept from H.E. Butt Grocery Co. will offer much more than gourmet food. Nonfoods and special services are also a big part of the 112,000-square-foot-store, which as reported yesterday by Progressive Grocer, is set to open Oct. 24 in the Cypress neighborhood of Houston.

SAN ANTONIO -- The newest concept from H.E. Butt Grocery Co. will offer much more than gourmet food. Nonfoods and special services are also a big part of the 112,000-square-foot-store, which as reported yesterday by Progressive Grocer, is set to open Oct. 24 in the Cypress neighborhood of Houston.