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1. Acme Markets president to step down
FMI dailyLead | Mar 09, 2010
Judith A. Spires announced she is ending her 40-year career at Acme Markets when she leaves the president post Friday. Spires, who has run the division since 2006, said she has been hired by another company, which she did not name. Philadelphia Inquirer, The (03/08)
2. 3 signs that may point to a thief among your employees
FMI dailyLead | Mar 09, 2010
If you think you would know that an employee was stealing from your business, think again. On average, fraud by a staff member goes on for two years before anyone figures it out, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. ACFE and other experts offer three signs to keep an eye out for that may indicate that you are the victim of a thieving employee. Wall Street Journal, The (03/05)
3. SUPERVALU plans all-store sales event
FMI dailyLead | Mar 12, 2010
For the first time, SUPERVALU is planning a weeklong sales event at all 3,400 locations. "We've never done anything in our history in 3,400 stores, ever," said CEO and President Craig Herkert. "But if we can build some credibility with that [promotion], we will get vendors to say, 'I get you.' Don't forget, we still do $40 billion a year, so there's still real business to be had with us, but we have to show and prove we can do what we say." Supermarket News (03/11)
4. SUPERVALU unloads store-fixtures unit
FMI dailyLead | Mar 10, 2010
SUPERVALU has sold its Payson Store Fixtures unit to DGS Retail. It acquired the division, which makes fixtures and decorative elements for retailers, in 2006. American City Business Journals (03/09)
5. A drink or 2 a day may keep the pounds away
FMI dailyLead | Mar 09, 2010
Women who consume one or two drinks daily are 30% less likely to gain weight than women who do not drink at all, according to a study. Researchers followed women 39 and older for an average of 13 years and found that all gained weight over time, but those who drank no alcohol gained the most. HealthDay News (03/08)
6. Winn-Dixie beefs up its cross-marketing efforts
FMI dailyLead | Mar 08, 2010
Jacksonville, Fla.-based grocery chain Winn-Dixie is partnering with a host of other businesses with products to sell, in an effort to drive traffic and sales. While most supermarkets have added other companies' gift cards and the like, the Florida chain has been aggressively pushing for new partnerships -- some stores now sell more unusual items such as insurance cards and bus passes. American City Business Journals (03/07)
7. ALDI plans to open 27 outlets in North Texas
FMI dailyLead | Mar 10, 2010
ALDI, the German grocer that vows to help shoppers save significantly on their grocery bills, is poised to open 27 stores in North Texas. The first 11 stores are slated to open this month, with nine more openings in April and seven in May. American City Business Journals (03/08)
8. The competitive side of coupons
FMI dailyLead | Mar 08, 2010
Some consumers view coupon use as a competition and stockpile products because they can't resist the thrill of the bargain. A few online coupon sites, which make money from ads, encourage this behavior by holding contests, and some shoppers post photos of themselves with piles of goods, such as the 1,142 packages of Jell-O one shopper amassed for free. Wall Street Journal, The (03/08)
9. Target discounts can be scanned via cell phone
FMI dailyLead | Mar 10, 2010
Target customers can now access coupons through their cell phones with a technology that scans the bar code on the phone at checkout. The company says it is the first major retailer to use the system nationwide. USA TODAY (03/09)
10. Heart disease and diabetes are tied to soft drinks
FMI dailyLead | Mar 08, 2010
A study slated for presentation at the annual American Heart Association conference linked soft drinks with diabetes and heart disease. The author said public policy measures to reduce soft drink consumption "might have a dramatic health benefit." HealthDay News (03/05)
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