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- Hy-Vee prepares to open bigger and better store in Iowa
Hy-Vee will open a store next week in Urbandale, Iowa, that is 95,235 square feet, is open 24 hours and has features including a gelato shop, Wi-Fi, a full-service restaurant and a station for cooking demonstrations and education sessions. The store replaces an older Hy-Vee at the site and will soon be accompanied by a convenience store and gas station, as well as a greenhouse. The Des Moines Register (Iowa)
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- Every Westside Market NYC store gets male-centered end cap
Westside Market NYC created an end cap at every store with products for men. "We realize that men don't shop with lists and they hate shopping, so we figured we'd make it easy on them," CEO George Zoitas said of the end cap, which is near refrigerated beer and contains items including personal-care products, cereal, charcoal and snacks. Supermarket News
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- Ingles store in N.C. is honored for energy efficiency
The Environmental Protection Agency recognized an Ingles Markets store in Mills River, N.C., with Energy Star certification. "Energy efficiency is a priority for Ingles Markets, and the Energy Star certification highlights our goal of building energy efficient stores," CEO Robert Ingle II said. Supermarket News
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- FMI plans Private Brands Business Conference in November
FMI scheduled the 2012 Private Brands Business Conference for Nov. 13 and 14 in Rosemont, Ill. The conference is expected to be a "unique forum for collaborative discussions with executives from retailer, wholesaler and supplier companies to develop strategies that drive growth, profitability and product innovation through private pre-scheduled meetings," according to FMI. Progressive Grocer/Store Brands
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- Clorox introduces concentrated bleach
Clorox has introduced concentrated bleach made with less water and packaged in smaller containers that use less plastic. "The new concentrated bleach is just a more modern version of the same quality product that has been around for 100 years," said Benno Dorer, senior vice president of the Clorox cleaning division. Drug Store News
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- Corn shortage prompts call for ethanol waiver
In a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, 25 senators called for a one-year waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard, amid a drought that is decimating the corn crop. "As stressful weather conditions continue to push corn yield lower and prices upward, the economic ramifications for consumers, livestock and poultry producers, food manufacturers and foodservice providers will be more severe," according to the letter, which notes that 40% of the corn crop is used for ethanol. Supermarket News
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