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1. Kroger maximizes customer data
FMI dailyLead | Jan 07, 2009
Kroger's data-mining firm, dunnhumbyUSA, provides the grocer information it uses to cater its coupons to specific customer preferences and build loyalty. Half of the coupons it sends out get redeemed, Kroger says. Washington Post, The (01/06)
2. Kroger to renegotiate labor contracts
FMI dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009
The Kroger Co. will target health care and pension issues when negotiating labor contracts with its unions, it said. The labor unions plan to fight possible cost-sharing plans. American City Business Journals (01/02)
3. Wal-Mart stock rises as Target may plateau or decline
FMI dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009
Wal-Mart's stock is expected to rise 12% this year, which would make it the second year in a row that share gains surpassed 10%. Analysts say that while Wal-Mart continues to prosper, Target's profits could plateau or fall. Bloomberg (01/02)
4. Labels to mark healthful foods at Giant Food, Stop & Shop
FMI dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009
More than 3,000 products at Stop & Shop and Giant Food will be identified with bright green-and-blue symbols to show they meet U.S. Department of Agriculture standards. But some of these programs are under scrutiny because not everyone agrees on what makes a food item healthful. Wall Street Journal, The (subscription required) (01/02)
5. Weis puts a 90-day freeze on low prices
FMI dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009
Weis Markets is freezing thousands of private-label and brand-name items at recently reduced prices until April 1. The program is being promoted in print, radio and TV ads, along with Price Freeze shelf tags. Progressive Grocer (01/05)
6. Weis Markets gets new CEO
FMI dailyLead | Jan 06, 2009
David Hepfinger will take over as CEO of Weis Markets, replacing Norman Rich, who is retiring. Before coming to Weis in March, Hepfinger was executive vice president of retailing and administration at Price Chopper. Philadelphia Inquirer, The (01/05) Boston Globe, The (01/05)
7. Costco to offer NutriSystem
FMI dailyLead | Jan 07, 2009
Costco will begin selling the NutriSystem diet products and services in its stores. The weight-management program typically is sold through a direct-to-consumer model. Wall Street Journal, The (subscription required) (01/07)
8. Job seekers cheat on retail tests
FMI dailyLead | Jan 07, 2009
As more people seek fewer retail jobs, some are turning to cheating on pre-interview personality tests that are meant to assess whether they're suited to such work. Employers such as Best Buy and CVS say the tests are still useful, but Whole Foods has dropped its use of them. Wall Street Journal, The (subscription required) (01/07)
9. Whole Foods faces FTC's anti-merger measures
FMI dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009
Whole Foods' dispute with the Federal Trade Commission continues as Wild Oats stores are being rebranded to reflect the merger. But if the FTC rules against the grocer, it may have to sell off some locations in a sour business climate. Wall Street Journal, The (subscription required) (12/31)
10. Texas supermarkets offer similar pricing on goods
FMI dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009
Most items in grocery stores across Texas are priced similarly, found a study. Produce had the greatest variation in price. Convenience and selection are other factors besides price that help consumers decide where to shop, according to FMI. Corpus Christi Caller-Times (Texas) (01/04)
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