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GMA to Launch New Environmental Project
The Grocery Manufacturers Association said it will conduct landmark research for the industry into the environmental footprint of consumer packaged goods.
Domino's Recognizes Pan-Oston for Supplier Excellence
Quick service restaurant chain Dominos Pizza last week named retail technology vendor Pan-Oston winner of its prestigious Partner Award for 2007 as part of its ESP program (Excellence through Supplier Partnerships) -- a supply chain management program that develops relationships though a 360 degree performance evaluation process aimed at continuous improvement between Dominos and suppliers.

Organic Not Recession-proof: Mintel

Even as more organic food and beverage products grab shelf space in grocery stores, all is not in peak health in the world of pesticide-free, additive-free edibles, according to market research firm Mintel.
Nash Finch Q3 Sales up 5%, but Profits Skid

Food distribution sales rose on growth from new and existing customers.
Wegmans Offers Extended Price Cuts

The grocer said it would cut prices on hundreds of items in anticipation of its own costs coming down.
Craigslist Founder to Speak at FMI's Future Connect

Craig Newmark will discuss how grocers can leverage social media in their operations.
DemandTec Launches Recession Price-Op Package

The software bundle combines category insights, strategy recommendations, and price optimization to help retailers succeed in today's economy.
Natural Food Retailers See Sales Rise, Despite Economy: Research

SPINS found consumer trust, wide variety, and more competitive pricing are helping the natural food channel maintain healthy sales growth.
Cannondale's 2008 PoweRanking Reflects Shopper Experience

In an environment where stores are placing more emphasis on the individual shopping experience, and an unprecedented need has arisen for manufacturers and retailers to collaborate and target specific shopper groups with localized insights and marketing programs, Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble were named the "best of the best" in Cannondale Associates' 12th annual PoweRanking Study.
Giant-Landover Supports Childhood Cancer Research

Executives at Giant Food, LLC presented a $1 million check last month to Johns Hopkins to support pediatric leukemia research, with funds raised from the grocer's fourth annual Triple Winner Campaign.

GMA to Launch New Environmental Project

Domino's Recognizes Pan-Oston for Supplier Excellence

Organic Not Recession-proof: Mintel

Nash Finch Q3 Sales up 5%, but Profits Skid

Wegmans Offers Extended Price Cuts

Craigslist Founder to Speak at FMI's Future Connect

DemandTec Launches Recession Price-Op Package

Natural Food Retailers See Sales Rise, Despite Economy: Research

Cannondale's 2008 PoweRanking Reflects Shopper Experience

Giant-Landover Supports Childhood Cancer Research