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Deployment of the "Fast Start" program will allow for initial synchronization with the wholesaler's biggest supplier, Kraft Foods.
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Giant Food Stores, LLC said it has hired Charles Achuff to be its director of information technology. Reporting to v.p. of information systems & technology Mary Jane Jamrogowicz, Achuff will oversee vendor delivery and hardware infrastructure for information technology at the chain.
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Customers' focus on value for 'Black Friday' and beyond is spurring the supercenter chain's move.
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In an IPSOS survey, almost 40 percent said they would consider switching to an employer with a greater commitment to workplace technology.
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Food Lion banner Bloom plans to deploy interactive touchscreen computer consoles on the shopping carts at its Fort Mill, N.C. store to enhance the shopping experience and gain insights on shoppers’ in-store behavior.
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Ocean Spray has named C.H. Robinson’s Transportation Management Center (TMC) its logistics supplier of the year.
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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.
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The company can spot patterns of flu incidents two weeks faster than the CDC, with results that are just as accurate.
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The meat trade association is expanding the topics covered in its education series.
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While shrink as a percentage of total sales has dropped, the overall cost has jumped, and represents an annual "tax" on honest consumers of nearly $230 per household.
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The organization said it is expanding its retail sales force to meet growing demand for Web site solutions for online grocery planning and shopping.
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North America and Western Europe Will Account for Close to 20 Percent Coupon Redemption
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Chain enhances merchandising performance insights with new tech-based applications.
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The licensed technologies make possible such services as telephone prescription refill requests.
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The solution, provided by Cambridge, Mass.-based ChoiceStream, will also reduce costs by automating previously manual processes.
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Online orders for Piggly Wiggly Carolina have been mushrooming, following an email announcement the grocer sent to customers touting the service.
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This grocer aims to educate holiday-cooking newbies.
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Industry association vet named to lead the reusable packaging systems group.
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Recognition reflects employer's pride for colleagues' sacrifices for citizens, country.
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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.
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The grocer launched the program with pickup at a single store, and plans a companywide rollout in the coming year.
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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.
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Just in time for the holidays, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. has made its well-loved Jane Parker Fruit Cakes online at www.apfreshonline.com. The grocer, which has been selling sweet treats for over 78 years, decided to put the on the Web after the A&P customer service center was besieged last year by thousands of orders from around the world -- including Sweden.
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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.
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Craig Newmark will discuss how grocers can leverage social media in their operations.
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