Major Retailers Object To, Opt Out Of Class Action Settlement In Swipe Fees Case
A group of 19 of the largest retailers in the U.S. said this week that they each individually decided to object to and opt out of a proposed class action... read more
More Latino Shoppers Use Mobile As Shopping Tool Than General Shoppers
U.S. smartphone penetration is approximately 57 percent so it’s no surprise that consumers are using their phones to assist with shopping needs.... read more
Sweetbay, Harveys On The Sale Block?
Delhaize Group may be shopping two of its banners, according to published reports, which say the Belgian grocer—parent company of Food Lion—has hired... read more
Cerberus Said To Be Mulling Bid For Harris Teeter, Other Chains
Cerberus Capital Management LP, which earlier this year acquired several chains from Supervalu, is considering about half-dozen grocery chains for potential... read more
Sweets & Snacks Expo ‘Unwraps Innovation’ With Record Attendance
NCA-sponsored show ends today in Chicago The National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago ends today. This year’s... read more
Longtime Agri Beef Exec Named CEO For Superior Farms
Agri Beef Co. executive Rick Stott accepted the position of CEO for Superior Farms Lamb this week. He most recently served as the EVP of business development... read more
Kroger’s Mid-South Division President Hackett To Retire After 50 Years
The Kroger Co.’s Mid-South Division President John Hackett is set to retire after 50 years of service. His last day with the company will be June 28. Hackett... read more
Tennessee Food Tax Reduction Goes Into Effect July 1
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed legislation earlier this week to reduce the state sales tax on groceries by .25 percent at a ceremony at Sloan’s Grocery... read more
Former Bush White House Counselor Joins Walmart PR Head
Walmart has named Dan Bartlett, 41, its new EVP of corporate affairs, effective in late June. Bartlett most recently was president and CEO of the U.S.... read more
Bayer’s Horticulture Focus Helps Growers
Bayer CropScience, which develops fungicides, herbicides and products to foster seed growth, has its focus on horticulture and helping growers of smaller... read more
Iron Chef America Debuts Home Meal Kits
Iron Chef America brand has launched À La Cuisine home meal kits, inspired by the Food Network’s Iron Chef America (ICA) series. À La Cuisine home... read more
Loko Rita Marks Latest Adult Beverage Product From Phusion Projects
Phusion Projects is introducing a new adult beverage, Loko Rita. Available in Margarita and Peach Margarita, Loko Rita is 8 percent ABV and uses natural... read more
Minnesota Ups Cigarette Tax $1.60 Per Pack
The Minnesota Legislature this week approved a tax bill that will increase the cigarette tax by $1.60 per pack and also increase the tax on other tobacco... read more
