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Employee Efforts Have Reduced Weight to Landfill Contributions by Nearly 22 Percent More >>

The supernatural now offers over 1,000 socially responsible items in stores. More >>

Anticipating lower manufacturers’ costs, the metro Detroit indie has slashed prices. More >>

Peter Sito was honored at the Rockland County Association for the Learning Disabled's 37th Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner Dance More >>

Sam's Club this month is launching its first Fair Trade Certified wine, Neu Direction, a 100 percent Malbec from the winegrowing region of Lujan de Cuyo in Argentina. The wine, which Sam’s Clubs said it is carrying exclusively, is one of only a few to attain Fair Trade status in the first year of the Fair Trade Wine certification program in the U.S. More >>

Bell ringers for the Salvation Army got a head start this year, as the charitable organizations annual Red Kettle Campaign launched in D&W Fresh Markets, Family Fare, Felpausch, and Glen’s Markets locations this past Friday, Nov. 14, a week earlier than normal. More >>

Hy-Vee stores showed its appreciation for members of the military by feeding the troops.
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In a survey, the natural/organic grocer offered twice as many humanely labeled products per store in 2008 as the second highest-ranking company.
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The Midwest operator's newly unveiled program offers discounts on more than 300 generics prescribed in 30-day supplies. More >>

The independent grocer was the only food retailer to make the Boston Globe's list, and ranked 26th overall. More >>

The grocer will also provide help building homes and catering events for the charitable group. More >>

The Roundy's banner hosted the event in advance of a day-long food drive. More >>

The club and grocery chains introduced initiatives on Veteran's Day. More >>

The supercenter chain's "Be Well" program offers expansive list of benefits for 4D employer groups. More >>

The retail foundation's grant will allow the center to study ways to meet consumer and grocer demand for local and regional food products. More >>

The grocer's latest charitable gesture bolsters a coat drive it held earlier this fall. More >>

The chain almost doubled its donation to cause last year. More >>

Recognition reflects employer's pride for colleagues' sacrifices for citizens, country. More >>

HEB said Friday it opened what it described as its “greenest” store yet, the HEB Bunker Hill Market in Houston, which is the chain’s first certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building and a showcase for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly operations. More >>

Jewel-Osco Pharmacy said it is extending the limited life of its Prescription Plus rewards program through January 31, 2009, to help its frequent pharmacy customers continue to reduce their grocery bills in the face of challenging economic times. More >>

Bottom Dollar Food, Food Lion LLC’s discount grocery concept, recently awarded the winner of its “Fill Up with Free Groceries for a Year” sweepstakes with 11 gift cards worth $5,200, at the chain’s South Laurel, Maryland location. More >>

The Grocery Manufacturers Association said it will conduct landmark research for the industry into the environmental footprint of consumer packaged goods. More >>

Brookshire Grocery Co. and Harris Teeter have joined the growing ranks of grocery retailers extending their generosity to charitable organizations. More >>

The Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA) said Friday it has named Stew Leonard's its 2008 Retailer of the Year. More >>

The official was celebrating the state's largest independent grocer's emphasis on foods grown, cooked, or caught there. More >>

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