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The location, in Colonie, N.Y., will be the first LEED-certified supermarket in New York State, said the chain. More >>

The initiative, which includes discounts on generic drugs, OTC items, and foods, rolls out New Year's Day. 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 >>

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

The grocery conglomerate said it is using the document to promote its focus on "people, product and the planet." 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 >>

The multi-faceted program encourages kids to "eat smart for a great start" to the school year. More >>

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

The nutrition expert will enhance the new store's holistic emphasis on wellness. 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 >>

Grocers can run with a new promo to help generate incremental sales this football season, the produce supplier said. More >>

A petition with over 22,000 signatures pushing for the measure's inclusion on the ballot was orchestrated by the retailer-backed Coalition to Stop the Seattle Bag Tax. More >>

The beef producer said it will evaluate its options after an appeals court reversed an earlier decision that would have paved the way Creekstone to run its own tests for BSE. 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 >>

The new pharmacy promo gives customers 10 percent grocery discounts with new or transferred prescriptions. More >>

Both grocers were recognized for their contributions to the industry. More >>

The new site, TheHumaneTouch.org, features sections for consumers, grocers, and producers. 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 >>

The study from Mintel also concludes that energy drink buzz will spill over into food, snacks, and candy. More >>

The super-natural chain is loaning a California yogurt producer $60,000 through its low-interest Local Producer Loan Program. More >>

Shoppers at the grocer's stores across Connecticut can now buy $5 teddy bears for children who've undergone traumatic experiences. More >>

Giant Eagle "eyes" more eyecare business with 20-cent gasoline discount promotion on purchases made within Giant Eagle Optical centers. More >>

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