Target beats estimates in 3Q, but food comps down

Although Target Corp. surprised analysts with better-than-expected 3Q sales and earnings numbers, officials said food sales continued to slide as a result of deflation and intense competition.

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Deflation blunts traffic growth at Smart & Final in 3Q

Smart & Final Stores late Wednesday said that cannibalization from new stores and deflating prices continue to put sales, comps and earnings under pressure during its fiscal third quarter.

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Loblaw, Metro drive gains as food turns deflationary in Canada

Loblaw and Metro on Wednesday said they're facing a competitive but rational environment as grocers in Canada prepare to deal with the grips of price deflation arriving over recent weeks.

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Private equity firms to acquire Mi Pueblo, Cardenas

Private equity firms will be investing in California-based Hispanic grocery chains Mi Pueblo Food Centers and Cardenas Markets, an official told SN.

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Raley's makes all check stands 'Better For You'

Raley’s has transformed check stands at all 120 of its stores by replacing the products displayed with better-for-you items, the retailer announced.

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Fresh Thyme goes from 0 to 900 SKUs in 2 years

Fresh Thyme has rapidly grown its private label lineup from zero to nearly 900 SKUs in just two years, a company official told a PLMA Show audience this week.

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Retailers optimistic about prepared foods
A new Datassential report on the state of supermarket prepared foods paints a rosy picture of the department.