FMI dailyLead®Designed specifically for grocery retail executives, FMI dailyLead&#174; is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.dailylead.com/fmi/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.dailylead.com/news/fmi?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/xml/generic/dailyleadlogo.gifFMI dailyLead®http://www.dailylead.com/news/fmi?sb_code=rssen-us19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTSafeway plans expansion of stores in Washington, D.C. areahttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DFEB2CAAB-1318-4286-B0FD-6058E447006F%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DFEB2CAAB-1318-4286-B0FD-6058E447006F%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSafeway has plans to expand, or rebuild, many of its stores in the Washington, D.C., area.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTRetail BeatWal-Mart's market-by-market approach to global growthhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D90C3A613-78C4-4D4F-B604-8819993EB6B2%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D90C3A613-78C4-4D4F-B604-8819993EB6B2%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWal-Mart International operates more than 6,100 stores in 26 countries around the globe, with strategies tailored to the need -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTRetail BeatAhold hires former P&G manager for online global saleshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D866F4E93-B5F5-4DC4-8D0C-A33B0968959A%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D866F4E93-B5F5-4DC4-8D0C-A33B0968959A%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFormer Proctor & Gamble manager Hanneke Faber has been hired to lead Royal Ahold's global online expansion, and will manage t -More- 

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]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTRetail BeatSurvey: 13% of customers bought groceries onlinehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D0CFA99B3-3411-4F9B-9182-AA51FE0BA3ED%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D0CFA99B3-3411-4F9B-9182-AA51FE0BA3ED%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA new survey reveals that 13% of customers bought groceries online within the last month.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTTrend-SpotterPrivate-label brands excel even as economy recovershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DD82FC9B3-E939-4646-993E-0A2550F17A95%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DD82FC9B3-E939-4646-993E-0A2550F17A95%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssEven as the economy rebounds, quality and lower prices are keeping private brands strong, giving those brands new opportuniti -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTPrivate BrandsPrice Chopper partners with Produce for Kidshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DFA5CC68D-A40D-42C6-9D4E-95FDE348F961%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DFA5CC68D-A40D-42C6-9D4E-95FDE348F961%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Price Chopper chain has teamed with Coral Gables, Fla.-based produce supplier Turbana and Orlando-based Produce for Kids  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTHealth, Nutrition & PharmacyBan on plastic grocery bags approved by L.A. City Councilhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D450A659B-A7C6-4B76-BEE0-F6739FE027DF%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D450A659B-A7C6-4B76-BEE0-F6739FE027DF%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Los Angeles City Council has approved a preliminary ban on plastic grocery bags in supermarkets, convenience stores and r -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTGovernment AffairsPa. looks to Wash. state as it mulls privatizing liquor saleshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D48F25B79-3DB4-45CC-99BD-F043FC318F6B%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D48F25B79-3DB4-45CC-99BD-F043FC318F6B%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPennsylvania is looking to Washington state's experience as it mulls a bill to close state-run liquor stores.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTGovernment AffairsWebinar today: Perspective on Market Dynamicshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D371238DC-66F9-47AB-B7B0-7AA8BD939C06%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D371238DC-66F9-47AB-B7B0-7AA8BD939C06%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Food Retailing 2013: Tomorrow's Trends Delivered Today research analysis identified several key factors that will continu -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTFMI SpotlightAldi, Lidl and Waitrose gain ground on big British grocershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D99EC1F19-872B-41E4-845E-CE05D6863AED%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3D99EC1F19-872B-41E4-845E-CE05D6863AED%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssBritain's "Big Four" grocers are losing market share to discounters such as Aldi and Lidl, according to new industry data.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTGlobal UpdateU.S. mayors ask for food-stamp ban on sugar-sweetened drinkshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DA04A12AF-60E4-4230-BA66-C41F53D6C20E%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DA04A12AF-60E4-4230-BA66-C41F53D6C20E%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMayors in 18 U.S.  -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTFood Safety and SecurityVanity is the quicksand of reason.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DD8948286-3B31-4422-898C-3386C513C7BD%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D719B738A-74B2-4F56-AFC8-B37B6D2FC6A5%26copyid%3DD8948286-3B31-4422-898C-3386C513C7BD%26brief%3Dfmi%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGeorge Sand, French novelist and memoirist -More- ]]>19 Jun 2013 09:18:56 CDTDaily Quote