Research & Analysis

There's more to keeping a supermarket properly insured than just forking over ever-higher premiums. The type and amount of coverage can make all the difference if disaster strikes.

With ever-increasing sales and scores of new product introductions, yogurt is the dairy case's shining star.

Now more than ever, opportunity knocks in the inner city for both independent and chain food retailers.

Supermarkets' sales gains pale in comparison to what Wal-Mart's racking up. Is their last chance looming?

Caito Foods has made a habit of giving retailers quality, variety, and service. But what's most outstanding is its dedication to family-owned supermarkets.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. today announced four new directors in its restructured marketing department: Joanne Gage, Larry Beck, Judy L. Holland, and John Opasinski.

AUSTIN, Minn. - Hormel Foods Corp. and Cargill Inc. announced today that Hormel and Excel Corp. have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture to market nationally branded fresh case ready beef and pork.

HOUSTON - Albertson's is closing five stores in the Houston area and is expected to sell another five stores to Safeway in the final step of its exit from that market, the Houston Chronicle reports.