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December 5, 2016

Kroger expecting slow climb from deflation

Kroger officials acknowledged they were likely experiencing the worst effects in a prolonged stretch of deflation — and expected it would come out of the rut as gradually as it went in.

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Whole Foods to ditch 'points' in loyalty test

After testing two versions of a loyalty program in separate markets over recent months, Whole Foods Markets appears to have settled on a winner.

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Meijer names new CEO

Meijer Inc. announced Friday President Rick Keyes would also take on the role of CEO, with current CEO Hank Meijer moving to executive chairman of the Meijer board, effective Jan. 1.

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Adventures in pet food shopping: How my cats eat better than I do

In this 10 Items of Less blog post, Jon Springer explains why he can’t afford to eat all his meals from Whole Foods, but two members of his household can.

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Paninos, kombucha among Kroger's private label standouts

Drinks and snacks sold under Kroger’s Simple Truth brand are hitting the mark with shoppers, said Kroger Co. chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen during its 3Q earnings call Thursday.

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Gallery: Food Lion debuts second seasonal flavor

Food Lion is adding peppermint flavors to its mix of private label products for a limited time.

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