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Strong perishables performance helped push food sales growth to 11 percent for the month. More >>

Study highlights snacking differences between general U.S. population and Hispanics, the latter of which are twice as likely to reward kids' with salty snacks. More >>

The grocer launched a 150-item store brand program across departments as a draw for customers looking for restaurant-quality meal makings at home. More >>

Spartan's banners are offering "hearty" tips and free health assessments this month. More >>

Gasoline price inflation continues to drive healthy comps for the membership club chain. More >>

The company's recently acquired Millbrook division delivered lower-than-expected sales, but growth in independent accounts and branded divisions' sales were bright spots. More >>

The statements came in response to a query from environmental group Friends of the Earth. More >>

A-B wants the subsidiary, called 9th Street Beverages, to reach consumers of energy drinks, high-end waters, and specialty beverages. More >>

In honor of the occasion, shoppers will receive special savings, and have the chance to contribute to area food banks. More >>

The program starts Thursday and runs through the end of September, which is Hunger Action Month, in all Weis stores, including its King's and Mr. Z's banners, in five states. More >>

After a quarter-century journey, the eight-store indy is readying to open ninth unit this fall. More >>

Key element of the study was unique product information database that links a product's UPC to nutrient content. More >>

The position, a new one at the Campbell, goes to David P. Stangis, who was previously Intel's global director for corporate responsibility. More >>

The pro football franchise and local grocer are connecting to kids through one of their favorite things to read: cereal boxes. More >>

Volunteers and local celebs got fired up to help the chain funds for kids over the holiday weekend. More >>

Winn-Dixie's Hispanic format relies on store-level execution to meet the needs of an uniquely diverse Latino market base. More >>

The Super Bowl audience is larger than ever -- and even if the economy is weaker, grocers and vendors are counting on a touchdown for the selling season. More >>

As of this writing, Gustav is on a collision course, projected to hit somewhere along the southeastern Gulf coast, possibly even New Orleans. While residents and volunteer organizations prepare for possible damage, Wal-Mart is also preparing for the storm by shipping necessities to the most likely affected region. More >>

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Campbell Soup Co. has named B. Craig Owens s.v.p. and c.f.o. and chief administrative officer (c.a.o.), effective Oct. 6. Owens will report to Campbell president and c.e.o. Douglas R. Conant. More >>

Walmart has developed a game plan to transform more than 1,700 of its Garden Centers into "Game Time Headquarters," the company said Thursday. The customized areas will target supporters of local college and professional football teams. Beginning this week and running through Sept. 30, the Bentonville, Ark. giant will feature everything for football season, from team merchandise and decor to snacks and beverages. More >>

Despite an uncertain economy, food and allied product executives remain cautiously optimistic about their growth prospects, according to findings from a survey by RSM McGladrey. More >>

By expanding the successful center store promotion to the in-store bakery, retailers can create a total store event around Box Tops promo. More >>

The super-natural chain also said a market basket study showed it came in lower on prices for staples than Albertson's, Wegmans, and Kroger in some markets. More >>

The trade group said it opposes any regs that tie producers' tongues on rBGH. More >>

Environmental protection is the focus of a new report from the trade group probing fundamental changes in the way retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers do business. More >>

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