WASHINGTON – The National Grocers Association (NGA), which represents independent supermarket operators, issued a statement on Wednesday contending that a proposed Food and Drug Administration rule on food traceability would disproportionately hurt small grocers. The trade group notes that the proposed rule aims to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for persons who manufacture, process, pack
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp.’s shares fell in early trading on Wednesday, after the company reported softening sales and a drop in earnings for its fiscal third quarter. Target reported that its comparable sales increased 2.7% in the quarter, on top of 12.7% growth in last year’s quarter. That performance was led by growth in such
ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize announced today that Kevin Holt, chief executive at Ahold Delhaize USA, will retire in April, when his term on the company’s management board expires. Holt will be succeeded as CEO and as a board member by JJ Fleeman, president of the retailer’s Peapod Digital Labs unit. Holt will remain
SEATTLE — Amazon on Tuesday launched Amazon clinic, a virtual platform where users can connect with healthcare providers to help treat common ailments like allergies and skin conditions. Dr. Nworah Ayogu, chief medical officer and general manager, Amazon Clinic said in blog posts that its new service would operate in 32 states, where customers who seek
CHICAGO — The exhibit floor of PLMA’s sold-out 2022 Private Label Trade Show opened here yesterday with more than 1,400 exhibitors and 2,300 booths. Attendees filled the aisles to discover the hottest new foods, beverages, nonfoods, personal care, household goods and much more. Themed “Consumers Are Back in Charge,” the show kicked off Nov. 13 with educational
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation announced on Monday an educational pilot launch to help consumers choose over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers at the point of purchase. Featuring signage at nearly 19,000 Dollar General stores in 47 states, the campaign reflects the Foundation’s partnership with three CHPA member companies and Foundation supporters: Haleon, makers
LANDOVER, Md. – Giant Food will hold the grand opening of a new store in Baltimore on Friday. Located at 857 East Fort Avenue, the new store will bring more than 150 new jobs to the community and will be Giant’s sixth location in the city of Baltimore, the company said. “Giant has served the
NEW YORK — From 2001 to 2021, the cost of health care increased faster (3.3%) than the cost of all goods and services (2.2%). With inflation in the United States reaching its highest point in 40 years, many consumers are making difficult choices about household expenses, including whether or not they can afford medical care. These tough trade-offs
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced Monday the opening of the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice in Las Vegas, with more scheduled to open in the market by the end of this year. “VillageMD and Walgreens are working together to provide coordinated primary care and pharmacy services that
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion Feeds has surpassed $1 million in support to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign committed to ending childhood hunger. Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities that the grocery retailer serves. “No child should ever have to worry
CHICAGO — Walmart’s Sam’s Choice oatmilk chocolate bar; Albertsons’Signature Reserve ravioli with porcini mushrooms and truffle; and biodegradable household cleaner from Sprouts Farmers Market are among PLMA’s 2022 Salute to Excellence award winners for store brand innovation. They join nearly 100 other Salute to Excellence winners announced today at PLMA’s 2022 Private Label Trade Show
NEW YORK — Kroger Co.’s proposed deal to acquire Albertsons Cos. has galvanized opposition from the supermarket retailers’ biggest unions and others, including the attorneys general in three states and the District of Columbia, who filed lawsuits claiming that the deal runs afoul of antitrust and consumer protection laws. Opponents assert that completion of the