Food HBC & Consumables

03/17/2011 - 14:57
Giant Eagle praised by the American Diabetes Association

Giant Eagle has received the American Diabetes Association's prestigious Chairman's Citation Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of individuals, corporations, institutions and organizations who have demonstrated dedication and commitment and have had a positive impact in advancing the mission of the ADA.

03/16/2011 - 11:16
Sam's cooks up some BBQ competition

Sam's Club, the official supplier of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, is sponsoring its first national BBQ tour and is awarding $400,000 in prize money -- a first for competitive barbeque.

03/16/2011 - 10:15
Safeway names new board member

Safeway has announced the appointment of T. Gary Rogers to the company's board of directors. The company's board of directors will expand from nine to 10 members with this new appointment.

03/15/2011 - 14:47
CVS Caremark's charitable arm donates funds to support relief efforts in Japan

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has announced the donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts under way in Japan following last week's tragic earthquake and tsunami, with a potential total donation of up to $300,000 through the matching of CVS Caremark employee donations.

03/15/2011 - 12:04
AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour rides again

Beginning in mid-March, the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour will embark on another 10-month tour to provide an expected $14 million worth of free health tests.

03/15/2011 - 11:56
More good economic news

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index, released Monday, rose in February, driven primarily by the slight improvements in real home prices and initial jobless claims, according to the company.

03/15/2011 - 10:21
Kraft's CFO exits; EVP operations to take helm

Kraft Foods on Monday announced that its EVP and CFO, Timothy McLevish, will leave the company in mid-2011.

03/14/2011 - 16:36
Rite Aid implements medication disposal program

Rite Aid is working with Sharps Compliance to help customers dispose of unused medications, the retailer said Monday.

03/14/2011 - 12:55
Seventh Generation revolutionizes laundry category

Seventh Generation has developed an ultra-concentrated liquid laundry detergent that is available in a 100% compostable bottle.

03/14/2011 - 11:35
Family Dollar a hot commodity

Family Dollar today showed why dollar stores are such a hot commodity right now by reporting a comparable-store sales increase of 5.1% for the second quarter ended Feb. 26.

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