Nonfoods

NEW YORK - Lower gas prices led to lower than expected performance in September for three meg-retailers Wal-Mart, Costco, and BJ's, the chains said yesterday

WASHINGTON -- The Advertising Council, in partnership with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Defense, and the Walt Disney Studios' Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment Division, is launching a multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to encourage all Americans to protect the oceans from marine debris.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. here yesterday designated nine people to serve on a newly constituted board of directors when the retailer emerges from bankruptcy, including Winn-Dixie president and c.e.o. Peter Lynch, who is expected to serve as chairman of the new board.

ALBANY, Calif. -- Community-based independent Andronico's yesterday eliminated the sale of eggs from hens confined in battery cages, and the retailer now exclusively sells cage-free eggs.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Larry G. Noble, the former president of retail and foodservice manufacturer T. Marzetti Co., died Sept. 28 at the age of 70.

BOSTON -- The Boston City Council has unanimously voted to oppose a measure that would permit food retailers to obtain special "wine at food store" licenses, according to a published report. The purely symbolic gesture was designed to let constituents know where the councilors stand on the issue of allowing wine at food stores.

BOSTON -- The Boston City Council has unanimously voted to oppose a measure that would permit food retailers to obtain special "wine at food store" licenses, according to a published report. The purely symbolic gesture was designed to let constituents know where the councilors stand on the issue of allowing wine at food stores.

WASHINGTON -- The Advertising Council, in partnership with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Defense, and the Walt Disney Studios' Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment Division, is launching a multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to encourage all Americans to protect the oceans from marine debris.