3 hrs ago | Bloomberg Business News
Whole Foods Profit Declines on Wild Oats Integration Expenses; Shares Drop
Whole Foods Market Inc. , the largest U.S. natural-foods grocer, said profit fell in the second quarter on expenses related to its acquisition of Wild Oats Markets Inc. via Bloomberg Business News
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Grocery Forum & Polls7 hrs ago | The Tennessean
Kroger follows Wal-Mart's lead to expand drug discounts
“Wal-Mart is the driver behind this sort of discounting”
Kroger will become the latest retailer to expand its generic drug discount program and increase the number of women's health medications offered at a discounted price. via The Tennessean
12 hrs ago | The Cincinnati Enquirer
“Making it easier for them at the pharmacy is one way we hope to do that.”
Facing growing competition from discounter Wal-Mart, Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. via The Cincinnati Enquirer
Monday | Fox News
Winn-Dixie Profit Dips Partly Due To Higher Tax Rate
Durable goods are just that: hard goods; they don't wear out quickly and can be used over and over again for at least several years. via Fox News
Saturday May 10 | Cleveland.com
Consumers cautious about Mother's Day spending
“We designed the bouquet a year ago with a price point that would offer good value and be affordable for a wide range of consumers”
Kroger is one of many stores and restaurants with Mother's Day offers. Some moms may not get both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. via Cleveland.com
Friday May 9 | Earth Times
Safeway Unveils New Family of Baby Products Developed for Moms by Moms
PLEASANTON, Calif. - Just in time for Mother ' s Day, Safeway Inc. announced today the launch of mom to mom , a new line of baby products developed with the input and guidance of real moms based on what they ... via Earth Times
Friday May 9 | WXIX-TV Cincinnati
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Sheryl Crow with special guest Jason Mraz Sunday, May 25, 2008 8:00PM Purchase Tickets SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY 4-PACK FOR $99 What do you get the mom who has everything - how about the gift of music and a girls' ... via WXIX-TV Cincinnati
Thursday May 8 | KCRA.com
Trader Joe's Won't Sell Eggs From Accused Farm
Trader Joe's announced Thursday that it will stop carrying eggs from a central California farm where an animal rights group shot undercover video showing chickens being mistreated by workers. via KCRA.com
Thursday May 8 | KATV Little Rock
Windstream CEO Says Wireline Company Thriving
Windstream Corporation sells landline phone service in rural areas, but the company told shareholders Thursday that its offering of broadband Internet and digital television service continues to be the key to ... via KATV Little Rock
Thursday May 8 | Potentials
Tax Transformation: Kroger Lets Customers Bring Home the Bacon
“Grocery bills represent a significant expenditure for the average American family”
Kroger Stores announce program to give customers free groceries By Jeanie Casison Kroger Stores has announced a new program where customers can receive free groceries by exchanging their tax refund or economic ... via Potentials
Wednesday May 7 | Quick
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Wednesday May 7 | MiddletownJournal
Stores keep adding stimulus check programs
“If you have your check direct deposited, just bring proof of the deposit and receive your $10 coupon”
About 130 million consumers are expected to received their federal economic stimulus checks within the next few weeks, and more businesses continue to introduce incentive programs to compete for your rebate ... via MiddletownJournal
Wednesday May 7 | Lansing State Journal
Food prices steering more shoppers to discount grocers
“Save-A-Lot is well positioned and we expect another solid year on Save-A-Lot this year”
Food prices have climbed so much in recent months that Veronica Martin no longer buys her favorite Entenmann's crumb cake. via Lansing State Journal
Tuesday May 6 | Cincypost.Com
Suspect Charged In Kroger Shopping Cart Assault
An Oakley man has been charged with assault after Cincinnati Police say he struck three people with a shopping cart inside a Kroger store. via Cincypost.Com
Tuesday May 6 | CBC News
George Weston Q1 profit up 26 per cent to $131M on price increases, cost cutting
Food producer and Loblaw parent George Weston Ltd. reported Tuesday a first-quarter profit of $131 million, up 26 per cent from a year-earlier $104 million on price increases and cost reductions. via CBC News
Tuesday May 6 | MyFOX11
SM Grocery Oulet Donates to KCOY Food Drive
The owners of the "Grocery Outlet" on Broadway In Santa Maria decided to sell nachos over the weekend for a dollar a-piece to raise money for the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County . via MyFOX11
Monday May 5 | Chicago Tribune
Summary Box: Retail giant's role in elections investigated
OWNING UP: Meijer Inc., the Midwestern retail chain, acknowledges it probably broke Michigan law by contributing to two local election campaigns aimed at winning approval for a superstore in Grand Traverse ... via Chicago Tribune
Monday May 5 | MLive.com
Kroger widens tax bonus program
“We tied it to the economic stimulus, but it was just a good time to launch because we knew consumers would have a little extra money and we can help them stretch their grocery dollars”
The Kroger Co. is casting its net wider in the battle among retailers to lure extra dollars from shoppers during the U.S. economic stimulus effort. via MLive.com
Monday May 5 | WXMI-TV Grand Rapids
Prosecutor Appeals Ruling In Meijer Campaign Violations Case
A prosecutor has appealed a judge's ruling that he has no authority to investigate whether Meijer acted illegally by trying to unseat Acme Township officials in a fight over a proposed store development. via WXMI-TV Grand Rapids
Monday May 5 | Fox News
Mitsubishi To Join With Aladdin Capital, Set Up Hedge Fund
These gains don't cause pain. A capital gain is the amount of money you pocket by selling one of your investments for more than you paid for it. via Fox News
Sunday May 4 | StarNewsOnline.com
Harris Teeter removes 2 recalled salads from its shelves
Published: Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 8:42 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 8:42 p.m. Harris Teeter stores removed two types of salads from its prepared foods sections on Friday after a supplier warned ... via StarNewsOnline.com
Sunday May 4 | WHIZ-TV Zanesville
The Go Green movement is very popular and now you have the chance to become environmentally conscious at the grocery store. via WHIZ-TV Zanesville
Sunday May 4 | The News and Tribune
Retailers look to stretch your economic-stimulus dollars
“In this tough economy, we know that our customers are focused on how to make their money work harder for them”
As the Internal Revenue Service began depositing economic-stimulus checks into bank accounts this week, several area retailers were a step ahead with sales and promotional offers already in place to entice ... via The News and Tribune
Saturday May 3 | News Observer
Harris Teeter recalls 2 deli salads
Please follow the directions for getting double your money back if you happen to have one of them in your fridge. via News Observer
Saturday May 3 | Domain-B
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp to inject $636 million in capital through new shares issue
Tokyo : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd said Wednesday that Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp, a fully-owned subsidiary in charge of its newly launched passenger jet business, will issue new shares worth 67 billion yen ... via Domain-B
Saturday May 3 | Fox News
Marubeni Net Rises 23%; Aims 12% Growth In Net This Year
You're at a fruit market. But, instead of just being able to buy apples at this fruit market, you can also sell fruit. via Fox News
Friday May 2 | KNXV
Friday May 2 | San Diego Union-Tribune
Retailers offer specials to entice shoppers to spend rebates
“I think if you're a retailer and you're not trying to entice the consumer, you might as well go back to bed.”
Retailers from Safeway to RadioShack Corp. are offering special discounts to lure consumers in and persuade them to spend some or all of their economic stimulus checks, the first wave of which were deposited ... via San Diego Union-Tribune
Friday May 2 | ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com
Company unveils newest expansion
“This expansion is an example of, we don't just go out looking for new businesses to come here”
ZANESVILLE - After more than 60 years in operation, Mattingly Foods remains a company on the move, as evidenced by its third major expansion in 10 years. via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com
Friday May 2 | Fox News
Mitsubishi Corp Profit Up 11%; Sees 25% Profit Jump This FY
You're at a fruit market. But, instead of just being able to buy apples at this fruit market, you can also sell fruit. via Fox News
Thursday May 1 | Dayton Daily News
Shoppers offered discounts to use stimulus checks
“Consumers have been hibernating, these promotions help the retailer wake them up”
More... By Joe Giessler Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Stimulus checks are starting to arrive and businesses are offering incentives and adding merchandise to entice customers to spend the extra cash in their ... via Dayton Daily News
Thursday May 1 | Whiznews.com
From Fish Market to Distribution Center
“We've had our bumps in the road and the last few years have been tough, but I think this ribbon cutting today shows we're going to grow this company to its fullest potential”
From its roots as a fish market Mattingly Foods has grown to an operation that now travels more than 6 million miles a year into 17 states. via Whiznews.com
Thursday May 1 | Earth Times
Whole Foods Market(R) Takes Crack at 'Cheesy' Guinness World...
“Guinness World Records is pleased to be a part of this exciting day”
The successful record achievement was attempted at hundreds of the Company's stores in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. and was a first-ever attempt. via Earth Times
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