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January 14, 2011

J.R. Watkins Naturals receives NPA's Natural Seal

J.R. Watkins Naturals on Thursday announced it has earned the Natural Seal from the Natural Products Association for its line of home care products. J.R. Watkins Naturals is among the first brands to earn the certification; shoppers can expect to see the seal on J.R. Watkins Naturals products as soon as next month.

January 13, 2011

Supervalu expands Nutrition iQ program

Supervalu on Thursday announced the expansion of its exclusive in-store nutritional navigation program, "nutrition iQ," to include the fresh food departments and more robust nutrition information for the center store.

January 13, 2011

Target sets sights on Canada

Just days after announcing 2011 U.S. expansion plans, Target announced an acquisition in Canada that will enable it to open between 100 and 150 stores during the next four years.

January 11, 2011

Supervalu looks to Save-A-Lot banner for growth

There were three takeaways to come out of Supervalu’s third-quarter analyst call Tuesday morning: The deep discount banner Save-A-Lot will be the most significant catalyst for growth going forward; Supervalu aggressively is addressing pricing issues that have had consumers who are more accustomed to the “hi” in the grocer’s "hi-lo" pricing strategy shopping elsewhere; and while traditional Supervalu banners Acme, Shaw’s and even Jewel-Osco do not have a “For Sale” sign on their respective front lawns, at least not yet, they can be had for the right price.

January 11, 2011

Target names executive committee members

Two leaders of Target have been appointed to the retailer's executive committee.

January 11, 2011

Target to open 21 stores in 2011

Target is opening 21 stores across 12 states, the retailer announced Tuesday.

January 7, 2011

Janel Haugarth appointed Supervalu's EVP merchandising, logistics

Supervalu on Friday named Janel Haugarth, 55, EVP merchandising and logistics.

January 6, 2011

Target ekes out disappointing 0.9% comp in December

Despite an easy prior-year comparison, Target fell short of its December same-store sales guidance with a disappointing 0.9% gain.

January 5, 2011

Senator to float bill to address drug shortages

Responding to what she termed an “unprecedented” shortage of prescription medicines for such serious conditions as cancer, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is promising new legislation to deal with the problem.

December 21, 2010

Report: Shaw's may be pulled from sale block

Supervalu is having difficulty divesting its New-England-based Shaw’s chain for more than $1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, and the Minnesota grocery conglomerate may be ready to take down its "for sale" sign.

December 17, 2010

Best Buy gets into health, fitness

After testing a pilot program in select stores last year, Best Buy is addressing the health needs of its customers by rolling out health devices and fitness products at 600 Best Buy stores across the country and online at BestBuy.com.

December 10, 2010

Smith assumes CFO post at Supervalu

Supervalu on Thursday named Sherry Smith EVP and CFO. Smith, 49, had been the company’s interim CFO. She immediately assumes her new role and will directly report to Craig Herkert, CEO and president.

December 9, 2010

Supervalu to sell Total Logistic Control

Supervalu on Wednesday announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement for the sale of Total Logistic Control to Ryder Integrated Logistics.

December 8, 2010

Target’s ClearRx named Design of the Decade

Target called it “pharmacy rethought from the bottle up” when it was introduced more than five years ago. Now, the company’s breakthrough ClearRx packaging innovation for prescription drugs has been named Design of the Decade by the Industrial Designers Society of America.

December 2, 2010

Target reports blowout November

Same-store sales surged 5.5% at Target during November, exceeding the company’s guidance and analysts’ expectations for a low-single digit gain.

November 17, 2010

New Supervalu survey reveals that food brings families together

Food is the most important aspect of the holiday season and unites families, according to...

November 17, 2010

Supervalu EVP transitions to new role

A 20-year veteran at Supervalu will become a senior counselor outside of the company for...

November 15, 2010

Select Target stores 'kick' off mobile app

A location-based retail app now is available for Target shoppers in select markets....

October 29, 2010

Target launches anti-smoking campaign with American Cancer Society

MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced that it is launching a month-long anti-smoking campaign in connection with the American Cancer Society's 2010 Great American Smokeout to support guests and team members in their efforts to quit smoking.

October 28, 2010

Supervalu sells Bristol Farms division

Supervalu has sold 14 stores under the Bristol Farms banner, the retailer announced Friday....

October 27, 2010

Supervalu encourages healthy lifestyles with diabetes program

Supervalu on Thursday announced the launch of a comprehensive, whole-store health-and-wellness program called “living healthy...

October 24, 2010

Kroger to offer rewards card with U.S. Bank

Kroger announced that it has teamed up with U.S. Bank to offer credit cards and...

October 24, 2010

To yogurt, it’s all Greek

Americans have embraced Greek yogurt, and more brands of the thick, creamy yogurt are being...