June 1, 2010 by MMR
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Family Dollar has expanded its apparel offerings with the rollout of Kidgets, a value-priced clothing line for young children. Family Dollar has expanded its apparel offerings with the rollout of Kidgets, a value-priced clothing line for young children. The deep discount chain said Tuesday that the Kidgets private label, available now at
June 1, 2010 by MMR
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YONKERS, N.Y. — Costco Wholesale Corp. scored highest among chain store retailers in a shopper survey by Consumer Reports. Costco Wholesale Corp. scored highest among chain store retailers in a shopper survey by Consumer Reports. Half of readers who shopped at Costco, representing over 30,000 shoppers, rated the warehouse club retailer’s value as excellent, compared
June 1, 2010 by MMR
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YONKERS, N.Y. — Costco Wholesale Corp. scored highest among chain store retailers in a shopper survey by Consumer Reports. Costco Wholesale Corp. scored highest among chain store retailers in a shopper survey by Consumer Reports. Half of readers who shopped at Costco, representing over 30,000 shoppers, rated the warehouse club retailer’s value as excellent, compared
May 25, 2010 by MMR
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PLEASANTON, Calif. — Tom Schwilke, currently president of the Texas division at Safeway Inc., has been appointed to the corporate merchandising team as president and general manager of perishables. Tom Schwilke, currently president of the Texas division at Safeway Inc., has been appointed to the corporate merchandising team as president and general manager of perishables.
May 25, 2010 by MMR
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PLEASANTON, Calif. — Tom Schwilke, currently president of the Texas division at Safeway Inc., has been appointed to the corporate merchandising team as president and general manager of perishables. Tom Schwilke, currently president of the Texas division at Safeway Inc., has been appointed to the corporate merchandising team as president and general manager of perishables.
May 22, 2010 by MMR
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Purchase, N.Y. — Beverage and food giant PepsiCo has unveiled plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in China over the next three years. Beverage and food giant PepsiCo has unveiled plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in China over the next three years. The company said Friday that the investment will be allocated
May 22, 2010 by MMR
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Purchase, N.Y. — Beverage and food giant PepsiCo has unveiled plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in China over the next three years. Beverage and food giant PepsiCo has unveiled plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in China over the next three years. The company said Friday that the investment will be allocated
May 22, 2010 by MMR
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DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark Corp. has decided it’s time to bring a greater sense of style to the diaper category. Kimberly-Clark Corp. has decided it’s time to bring a greater sense of style to the diaper category. The company on Thursday announced the national availability of the limited-edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers, a denim-style diaper
May 22, 2010 by MMR
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DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark Corp. has decided it’s time to bring a greater sense of style to the diaper category. Kimberly-Clark Corp. has decided it’s time to bring a greater sense of style to the diaper category. The company on Thursday announced the national availability of the limited-edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers, a denim-style diaper
May 22, 2010 by MMR
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TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart plans to enhance its photo services under a new partnership with Fujifilm. Shoppers Drug Mart plans to enhance its photo services under a new partnership with Fujifilm. Under the agreement, Fujifilm will support the implementation of upgraded photo services kiosks in the Canadian pharmacy chain’s stores, as well as deliver
May 22, 2010 by MMR
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TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart plans to enhance its photo services under a new partnership with Fujifilm. Shoppers Drug Mart plans to enhance its photo services under a new partnership with Fujifilm. Under the agreement, Fujifilm will support the implementation of upgraded photo services kiosks in the Canadian pharmacy chain’s stores, as well as deliver
May 22, 2010 by MMR
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LEEDS, England — British food and drug retailer Asda plans to sell all privately prescribed cancer treatment drugs on a not-for-profit basis, a move that it called a "world first." British food and drug retailer Asda plans to sell all privately prescribed cancer treatment drugs on a not-for-profit basis, a move that it called a