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WASHINGTON -- Presenting its side of the story during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's two-day hearing on nutrition information labeling, the Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association (GMA/FPA) will argue today that voluntary labeling has been effective, and should remain in the hands of manufacturers.

PITTSBURGH -- On the heels of last week's news that it was discontinuing the redemption of manufacturer double coupons in the Cleveland and Akron markets, Giant Eagle here said it is also cutting back on redeeming the value of double coupons in the Pittsburgh, New Castle, and Youngstown, Ohio markets in favor of promoting other incentives to attract consumers to its stores.

SACRAMENTO -- The California Grocers Association (CGA) said yesterday it opposes Assembly Bill 8 because it fails to address several of the critical components that will make health care reform successful.

PITTSBURGH -- On the heels of last week's news that it was discontinuing the redemption of manufacturer double coupons in the Cleveland and Akron markets, Giant Eagle here said it is also cutting back on redeeming the value of double coupons in the Pittsburgh, New Castle, and Youngstown, Ohio markets in favor of promoting other incentives to attract consumers to its stores.

SACRAMENTO -- The California Grocers Association (CGA) said yesterday it opposes Assembly Bill 8 because it fails to address several of the critical components that will make health care reform successful.

WASHINGTON -- Presenting its side of the story during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's two-day hearing on nutrition information labeling, the Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association (GMA/FPA) will argue today that voluntary labeling has been effective, and should remain in the hands of manufacturers.

PITTSBURGH -- In response to evolving consumer trends and an ongoing to effort to adjust the promotional mix in its retail locations, Giant Eagle, Inc., based here, yesterday discontinued the redemption of manufacturer double coupons in the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio markets.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday reported a higher-than-expected 3.1 percent increase in comparable-store sales at its U.S. units, including its namesake banners and Sam's Club, for the month of August. The retailer noted that its price leadership initiatives continued to drive traffic to its grocery business, with food categories remaining strong throughout the month.