RETAIL NEWS
Castroville 'chokes catching up after freeze
02/22/2012 9:30:00 AM
SALINAS, Calif. — As artichoke production gains momentum in California this spring, Pacific International Marketing... Read more.
Wal-Mart sales bump comes on strength of national brand sales
02/22/2012 8:35:00 AM
Wal-Mart has regained its footing by turning back the clock. The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer reported a... Read more.
Fruits, vegetables show price decline
02/21/2012 5:35:00 PM
Deflation hit the produce department again in January, but higher fuel prices could pull prices higher... Read more.
Highly promotable cabbage on tap for St. Pat’s
02/17/2012 9:30:00 AM
Cabbage shippers expect highly promotable volumes of high-quality cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day March 17. St.... Read more.
Retail show continues plans to include more produce
02/16/2012 8:43:53 AM
LAS VEGAS — The National Grocers Association’s exhibition had relatively few produce-related booths in the... Read more.
It's in the bag: Piggly Wiggly employee wins contest
02/15/2012 3:30:13 PM
LAS VEGAS — Stephanie Teteak of Larry’s Piggly Wiggly, Kaukauna, Wis., didn’t waste her second... Read more.
Independents receive tips on produce retailing
02/14/2012 11:13:33 AM
LAS VEGAS — A wide variety of opportunities are available for independent retailers to increase... Read more.
CIW strikes agreement with Trader Joe’s
02/14/2012 9:38:28 AM
(UPDATED COVERAGE, Feb. 16) A Florida farmworker group is claiming victory in its attempts to pressure... Read more.
U.S. retailers can expect strong supplies of Mexican asparagus
02/13/2012 4:30:00 PM
Like a lot of Mexican crops — but unlike honeydew melons — asparagus is in ample supply... Read more.
UPDATED: PBH recognizes 'More Matters' efforts by retailers
02/13/2012 2:30:00 PM
(UPDATED COVERAGE Feb. 14) Poised to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its Fruits & Veggies —... Read more.
