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Food Helps BJ's Log Double-digit Comps in Q3
Stellar high-margin perishables sales helped push comps to their highest in 15 quarters. More >>

Aldi Touts T-Day Feast Under $30
A 14-lb Butterball bird is the centerpiece of the discounter's opportunistic holiday special. More >>

'Back to Basics' to Rule for Thanksgiving Sales, Says Nielsen
The market watcher predicts strong sales of traditional foods, as well as aggressive featuring by grocers. More >>

Natural Products Industry Continues to Outperform at Conventional Retail, Says SPINS
The natural market specialty firm said research shows product authenticity, and a focus on core consumers are helping sales performance. More >>

Whole Foods Adds Another Third-party Certifier for 'Whole Trade' Products
The supernatural now offers over 1,000 socially responsible items in stores. More >>

OTA Rolling Out Major Marketing Initiative
The Organic Trade Association's multipronged campaign aims to grow the consumer base as "confusion" reigns. More >>

NFI to Grocers: Beware Another Greenpeace Seafood 'Misinformation Campaign'
The fisheries trade group claimed "environmental extremists" will take credit for the seafood sustainability work of others. More >>

Weis Adds Trio to Management Team
The strong regional grocer tapped a new produce/floral director, regional GM, and DM. More >>

Cub Foods Opens Second Smaller Footprint Store
The new ‘Eagan East’ Cub shoots for an “intimate” neighborhood market feel. More >>

Kroger, Murray’s Cheese Slice Partnership into “Fresh Fare” Concept
The leading grocer and renowned cheese purveyor has opened the first of three Murray's Cheese departments planned in Cincinnati-area supermarkets More >>

Redner’s Debuts Delaware Unit
The regional grocer has cited its first store in the state in Dover More >>

Tops Sizzles with Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings
The regional grocer is the first licensed to sell the original version of the iconic snack. More >>

Marsh Goes All-Organic with Apples, Pears
Marsh Super Markets has shifted its entire bulk apple and pear offering to certified organic. More >>

Ocean Spray Names C.H. Robinson Supplier of the Year
Ocean Spray has named C.H. Robinson’s Transportation Management Center (TMC) its logistics supplier of the year. More >>

Pork Board 'Bzzs' Into Social Marketing Scene with Publix/Atlanta
In its first social marketing campaign initiative, the National Pork Board is working through BzzAgent - a word-of-mouth marketing firm -- to implement a “Pork Bzz” campaign exclusively with Publix Super Markets in Atlanta. More >>

U.S. Potato Board Names Triou Domestic Marketing Veep
Kathleen Triou has joined the United States Potato Board (USPB) as its new v.p./domestic marketing. More >>

Aldi's New Fit & Active Private Label Brand First to Feature 'Fit Facts'
The discount grocer said it is aiming to take guesswork out of making healthy food choices.
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Bristol Farms Bows 16th Store in Valencia, Calif.
The upscale grocer designed its latest unit and its assortment to meet the specific needs of the local market.
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Quick Chek Pouring Out Free Coffee for 'Black Friday'
The 24-hour event will offer medium-sized cups of java for those on the go the day after Turkey Day.
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AMI Adds 6 Videos to `Ask the Meat Science Guy'
The meat trade association is expanding the topics covered in its education series.
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Price Chopper, EatingWell Media Group Team Up
The Northeast grocer said it's the first supermarket to roll out a comprehensive, self-designed partnership with the media brand.
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Hy-Vee Offers Free Breakfast to Veterans
Hy-Vee stores showed its appreciation for members of the military by feeding the troops.
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Rice Epicurean Carries Dorothy Lane's Renowned 'Killer Brownies'
The upscale Houston grocer adds fellow independent Dorothy's Lane's signature decadent desert to its lineup.
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Whole Foods Hails "Shrimpsgiving" Arrival
The chain is boosting shrimp merchandising and baiting the hook with deals. More >>

The Fresh Market Plans 2 Stores for Metro Phillie
The specialty grocer will open its second and third stores in the state next year. More >>

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Produce Ops2008 Produce Operations Review
Shaking the tree: PG's annual "state of the produce department" study finds wholesale price hikes and elusive profits fighting against the industry's continuing efforts to improve consumption.

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Grocery industry sales gains continue, riding a wave of higher food prices, for better or worse.
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