50 New Jobs, Larger Facility On Tap With American Pan Co. Expansion

American Pan Co. is expanding its industrial and retail pan production operation by 40,000 square feet and adding 30 full- and 20 part-time or temporary positions in the next three years.

H-E-B Offers New Program To Save Texans More At The Pump

July 28, 2011 H-E-B

To help Texas families weather the current economy and save money in preparation for the back-to-school season, H-E-B is offering a new rewards program that will help its customers save each time they gas up at an H-E-B Fuel Station. Beginning July 27, 2011, customers who use an H-E-B Gift Card when filling up can save 11 cents a gallon at any one of H-E-B’s participating fuel stations in San Antonio, Central Texas, Gulf Coast, Border and Rio Grande Valley.

Winn-Dixie’s Transformation

Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. embarked on a program to “transform” selected stores among the 484 it operates in the five states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The stores are renovated floor-to-ceiling at a cost of about $5.5 million, almost triple the average renovation cost of $2 million.

Self-Checkouts Not Going Anywhere Soon

July 28, 2011 Anika Anand, MSNBC

When you walk into an Albertson’s supermarket, you can find pretty much anything you want, from soup to nuts. But one thing you won’t be able to find in many of the chain’s stores soon is a self-checkout lane.

Promotional Displays On Standard Carts With FFR-DSI's New Cart Sign Frame

July 28, 2011 FFR-DSI, Inc.

Display promotional material on standard shopping carts with FFR-DSI’s new Shopping Cart Sign Frame. Sign holder converts cart end into an opportunity to spotlight products and promotions for increased sales.