Nonfoods

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday said it had entered phase two of its $4 prescription program, with changes aimed at helping more consumers deal with health care costs.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and MATTHEWS, N.C. - Meijer Inc. and Harris Teeter have once again signed on with Pink Ribbon Produce, a retail program committed to breast cancer prevention and awareness that will get under way in October.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Whole Foods Market here said it will focus on natural makeup during the month of October to help educate consumers about the benefits of cosmetics with natural ingredients, minerals, and vitamins.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and MATTHEWS, N.C. - Meijer Inc. and Harris Teeter have once again signed on with Pink Ribbon Produce, a retail program committed to breast cancer prevention and awareness that will get under way in October.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Whole Foods Market here said it will focus on natural makeup during the month of October to help educate consumers about the benefits of cosmetics with natural ingredients, minerals, and vitamins.

CHICAGO -- The Nielsen Co. and the In-Store Marketing Institute, in collaboration with the P.R.I.S.M. Consortium of leading retailers, manufacturers and media agencies, have reached substantial progress in a breakthrough project that will make stores a measurable marketing medium.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday said it had entered phase two of its $4 prescription program, with changes aimed at helping more consumers deal with health care costs.

STELLARTON, N.S. -- Canadian retailer Sobeys here opened a test store in the city of Regina, Sask. yesterday with a definite gourmet accent.