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- Schnuck and BrightFarms plan one-acre hydroponic greenhouse
Schnuck Markets is partnering with BrightFarms to bring year-round hydroponic greens to at least 10 of the grocer's 99 stores. "We are committed to procuring produce from local growers, and this will increase significantly once we bring BrightFarms on board," said Mike O'Brien, Schnuck's vice president of produce. "This partnership is in line with our mission to cut the travel time for produce in order to deliver the freshest foods possible to our customers." Supermarket News
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- Save Mart introduces CFO as well as HR and legal chief
Save Mart Supermarkets President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Junqueiro announced Eric Nadworny as chief human resources officer and chief legal officer and Greg Hill as chief financial officer. "I am very pleased to welcome Eric and Greg to the Save Mart team," Junqueiro said. "I am confident that their fresh perspective, combined with their years of experience, will prove to be great assets to our company, our associates and the communities we serve." Drug Store News
(9/4)
- Food Lion eliminates 29 corporate jobs
Food Lion cut 29 positions in areas including business support and retail-operation support. Laid-off employees will receive a severance package and can apply for a job from among 50 corporate and retail positions. The layoff is part of a branding strategy, which seems to be working, as stores affected have increased sales more than 3%. Salisbury Post (N.C.)
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- Why millennials will forever change the food system
Millennials' grocery-shopping priorities differ from those of baby boomers. While cost is still a critical concern, millennials justify higher prices for fresh and healthy food. Also, a lack of brand loyalty leads them to explore specialty products and buy products online. Forbes
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- SUPERVALU unveils single-serve pod Java Delight
SUPERVALU's single-serve UnCup comes in six flavors, and more are being developed. The pod is compatible with the Keurig brewing system as well as most other major single-serve coffee makers. UnCup uses 30% less material by weight than the leading national brand, said Sam Mayberry, SUPERVALU's vice president of private brands. Drug Store News
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(9/4), Chicago Tribune (free registration)
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- Meijer expands free-medication program with generic Lipitor
Midwestern retailer Meijer will provide the generic version of Lipitor for free at its 199 pharmacies. "We're pleased to announce that our customers will now be able to fill their generic cholesterol-lowering atorvastatin calcium prescriptions for free in all of our pharmacies," CEO Hank Meijer said. "In keeping with our commitment to provide low-cost solutions for the families we serve, the free cholesterol-lowering medication program is another way to help the customers who rely on our pharmacies." MLive.com (Michigan) (free registration)
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- Claims of low, no or reduced sodium sink
Products claiming low, no or reduced sodium decreased 5% worldwide in 2010 and 2011, according to a study by Mintel. Though 54% of Americans are concerned about a high level of sodium in their diet, 60% of restaurant diners order what they want regardless of nutritional content. Drug Store News
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- Senokot outdoor campaign airs out another private subject
A Senokot outdoor display shows a man straining to lift a giant pill container, with copy frankly discussing the problem of constipation associated with taking prescription medication. It's one of the once-taboo topics now openly aired by ads without fear of backlash. A contest for the brand promises that if contestants "enter today" they "win tomorrow," referencing the product promise. "We continue to talk about the Senokot brand working gently and working overnight, but we serve it up differently," says Charlene Bailey, director of product management for Senekot's Purdue Products. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
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