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1. Food Emporium may be sold

FMI dailyLead® | Sep 02, 2010

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. is said to be considering a sale of its gourmet Food Emporium chain, described by an industry analyst as "one of the crown-jewel properties in food retailing for decades." The chain could be worth more than $200 million, experts say. Wall Street Journal, The (09/02)


2. Fry's pilots high-end concept in Phoenix

FMI dailyLead® | Sep 01, 2010

Fry's Food Stores, long known for discount prices, is introducing an upscale concept called Signature Marketplace and is testing the first one in Phoenix. Amenities at the 136,000-square-foot store include a juice bar, cafe, valet parking, a cooking school and an outdoor lounge with a television. Arizona Republic (Phoenix), The (09/01)


3. Sam's Club promo includes coupons

FMI dailyLead® | Aug 30, 2010

Sam's Club will load coupons worth $300 directly to member cards in a six-day promotion urging members to trade up to the Plus membership, which costs $100 a year. The Wal-Mart warehouse store is offering the coupons and extended hours to all members during the promotion period. MediaPost Communications (08/26)


4. Whole Foods chief looks back on first 30 years

FMI dailyLead® | Aug 31, 2010

Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said the company, at age 30, is "still youthful and idealistic, but more mature and wiser now." He said five stores have opened Wellness Clubs, which focus on disease prevention through exercise and nutrition, noting that "competition forces you to get better." USA TODAY (08/30)


5. Cub Foods president fends off discounters

FMI dailyLead® | Aug 30, 2010

Keith Wyche, president of Cub Foods since January, had no previous experience in the grocery industry but says he came to the job with "a complete consumer focus." The chain has 48 stores in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and faces challenges from discounters including SuperTarget and Wal-Mart. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (08/28)


6. Lemon Tree Grocer puts down roots in Chicago

FMI dailyLead® | Sep 01, 2010

A high-end grocery store called Lemon Tree Grocer is now open in Chicago, with prepared foods and a butcher who explains cuts of beef to customers. The store was started by Tim Canning, whose father, John Canning, is chairman of private-equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners. Chicago Tribune (08/31)


7. Coupon use gets more sophisticated

FMI dailyLead® | Sep 02, 2010

September has been called National Coupon Month for the past 13 years. "Today's informed and strategic shopper is here to stay ...," said an industry expert, and this article notes how customers receive coupons from a variety of print and online sources. Progressive Grocer (09/01)


8. Buying patterns are still based on pay cycles

FMI dailyLead® | Aug 30, 2010

Many consumers are still buying more after they get paid and then cutting back as funds run out, a pattern that became more common when the recession was at its worst. "A lot of people are still truly living paycheck to paycheck," said an official with Unilever North America. Wall Street Journal, The (08/30)


9. Consumers are spending less, shopping less often

FMI dailyLead® | Aug 30, 2010

Consumers are shopping less often, visiting fewer stores and spending less per shopping trip, according to research from SymphonyIRI Group. Grocery stores, supercenters and shopping clubs have seen decreases in dollars spent per visit, while convenience stores, dollar stores and drugstores have seen increases. CandyAndSnackToday.com (08/30)


10. Black rice is rich in antioxidants, study says

FMI dailyLead® | Aug 27, 2010

Researchers said black rice is an inexpensive source of antioxidants that could be added to many foods. They found a spoonful of black rice contained more anthocyanin antioxidants than a spoonful of blueberries, as well as more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants and less sugar. HealthDay News (08/26)




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