Nonfoods

QUINCY, Mass. and LANDOVER, Md. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Giant Food, LLC are rolling out a new paper aisle in stores today, in the latest phase of a low-price initiative it plans to roll out to other departments.

NATICK, Mass. -- With an assist from higher food sales, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.'s November sales rose 4.9 percent to $652.5 million, from $621.8 million in November of last year. Comparable-club sales grew 0.6 percent for the month, including a negative impact from gas sales of 1.3 percent.

The PMA Fresh Summit had record attendance, as well as a cornucopia of product innovation highlighted by great ideas in packaging and convenience.

Independents and the folks who work with them inspire endlessly. Here are just a few.

The PMA Fresh Summit had record attendance, as well as a cornucopia of product innovation highlighted by great ideas in packaging and convenience.

NATICK, Mass. -- With an assist from higher food sales, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.'s November sales rose 4.9 percent to $652.5 million, from $621.8 million in November of last year. Comparable-club sales grew 0.6 percent for the month, including a negative impact from gas sales of 1.3 percent.

NATICK, Mass. -- With an assist from higher food sales, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.'s November sales rose 4.9 percent to $652.5 million, from $621.8 million in November of last year. Comparable-club sales grew 0.6 percent for the month, including a negative impact from gas sales of 1.3 percent.

The Meijers gave birth to the supercenter -- but the family's more impressive issue is the closely guarded, consumer-centric culture of integrity and excellence it nurtures every day.