June 30, 2010 by MMR
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Shopko has tapped Baker & Taylor Inc. as its sole supplier of books. Shopko has tapped Baker & Taylor Inc. as its sole supplier of books. Baker & Taylor, which already supplies music to Shopko’s stores in 13 states, said it will also provide the discount retailer with both field merchandising and
June 30, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
FULLERTON, Calif. — Albertsons, a division of Supervalu Inc., is installing rooftop solar power systems at three of its supermarkets as part of an effort to support clean energy and cut utility costs. Albertsons, a division of Supervalu Inc., is installing rooftop solar power systems at three of its supermarkets as part of an effort
June 30, 2010 by MMR
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FULLERTON, Calif. — Albertsons, a division of Supervalu Inc., is installing rooftop solar power systems at three of its supermarkets as part of an effort to support clean energy and cut utility costs. Albertsons, a division of Supervalu Inc., is installing rooftop solar power systems at three of its supermarkets as part of an effort
June 29, 2010 by MMR
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EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Nabisco’s cookie brands are conducting a search for a family to appear in a National Milk Mustache "got milk?" ad. Nabisco’s cookie brands are conducting a search for a family to appear in a National Milk Mustache "got milk?" ad. Participants in the contest have until July 15 to visit www.Facebook.com/NabiscoCookies and
June 29, 2010 by MMR
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EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Nabisco’s cookie brands are conducting a search for a family to appear in a National Milk Mustache "got milk?" ad. Nabisco’s cookie brands are conducting a search for a family to appear in a National Milk Mustache "got milk?" ad. Participants in the contest have until July 15 to visit www.Facebook.com/NabiscoCookies and
June 29, 2010 by MMR
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NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had been on the rise for three consecutive months, declined sharply in June. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had been on the rise for three consecutive months, declined sharply in June. The index now stands at 52.9, down from 62.7 in May, The
June 29, 2010 by MMR
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NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had been on the rise for three consecutive months, declined sharply in June. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had been on the rise for three consecutive months, declined sharply in June. The index now stands at 52.9, down from 62.7 in May, The
June 29, 2010 by MMR
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Shopko has appointed two divisional vice presidents/divisional merchandise managers. John Bulgarella will oversee the hard home segment and Ann Kasper women’s apparel. Shopko has appointed two divisional vice presidents/divisional merchandise managers. John Bulgarella will oversee the hard home segment and Ann Kasper women’s apparel. Bulgarella will be responsible for developing, directing
June 29, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Shopko has appointed two divisional vice presidents/divisional merchandise managers. John Bulgarella will oversee the hard home segment and Ann Kasper women’s apparel. Shopko has appointed two divisional vice presidents/divisional merchandise managers. John Bulgarella will oversee the hard home segment and Ann Kasper women’s apparel. Bulgarella will be responsible for developing, directing
June 29, 2010 by MMR
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has reshuffled its top executive ranks, naming vice chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright president and chief executive officer of global.com and global sourcing, while Bill Simon, who had been executive vice president and chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., has been promoted to president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Walmart has reshuffled its
June 29, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has reshuffled its top executive ranks, naming vice chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright president and chief executive officer of global.com and global sourcing, while Bill Simon, who had been executive vice president and chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., has been promoted to president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Walmart has reshuffled its
June 28, 2010 by MMR
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PLANO, Texas — PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America business unit has introduced two new varieties of Lightly Salted chips. PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America business unit has introduced two new varieties of Lightly Salted chips. Fritos Lightly Salted corn chips and Ruffles Lightly Salted potato chips join Lay’s Lightly Salted potato chips, which were launched in 2000