| | March 16, 2016 | Kroger Co. acquired Roundy’s Supermarkets for the real estate and the company’s metrics, although it may take more work to improve sales than other potential acquisitions might, company executives told an investors conference Tuesday. READ THE ARTICLE |
| Readers of SN's e-newsletter were also drawn to stories about Millennial takeaways from the NGA show, how Millennial shoppers differ from older generations, and a new Aldi co-president. VIEW THE PHOTOS |
| Moody’s Investors Service gave a vote of confidence Tuesday to Whole Foods Market, saying it expects the company to maintain and strengthen its lead in the organic and natural specialty foods sector despite short-term performance declines. READ THE ARTICLE |
| E-commerce grocery concierge Instacart launched service Tuesday in Washington, D.C., in partnership with Ahold's Giant-Landover. READ THE ARTICLE |
| Products on display at the 2016 Seafood Expo North America in Boston earlier this month were all about adding something spicy, tangy, sweet or herbed — or some combination. VIEW THE PHOTOS |
| The pending acquisition of The Fresh Market by Apollo Global Management should give the company breathing room to pursue a turnaround strategy in a less-stressful, private setting, industry observers said Monday. READ THE ARTICLE |
| In today's Food News report, Phil Lempert desribes what a "food surgeon" with a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and two Oreo cookies — and reports on poppy problems. WATCH THE VIDEO |
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SN WHOLE HEALTH SURVEY | Taking a bigger bite in health and wellness
Pushed by demanding consumers and buoyed by expanded selections, food retailers are serving the wellness customer better than ever. Jon Springer analyzes the results of this year's SN Whole Health Survey. |
SN PHOTO GALLERIES | Wegmans in foodservice
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Wegmans Food Markets can point to many reasons for its century of success — not the least of which is its renowned lineup of prepared foods and restaurant meals.
Bashas' opens remodeled Food City
Bashas’ opened a remodeled Food City in Tucson, Ariz., earlier this month — a 42,000-square-foot store featuring hanging pinatas and bright wall decor in keeping with the stores’ Hispanic focus.
The 2016 NGA Show in pictures
Members and guests of The National Grocers Association gathered in record-breaking fashion for the annual NGA Show in Las Vegas.
Store tour: Roundy's new Metro Market
Roundy’s opened its newest 90,000-square-foot Metro Market location, which is geared toward Millennials, in Shorewood, Wis., earlier this month. |
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