‘Buy Manitoba’ Program Promotes Locally Processed, Fresh Food Products

Manitobans looking to serve up and enjoy more locally produced, processed and fresh foods will have an easier time finding them on store shelves at Canada Safeway stores as the retail food chain implements new signs and shelf markers, Premier Greg Selinger announced today at the unveiling of the new Buy Manitoba campaign, administered by the Manitoba Food Processors Association (MFPA).

Gateway Marketplace To Break Ground Next Month With Plans For Detroit’s First Meijer Store

April 30, 2012 Jonathan Oosting, MLive

Developers of the long-planned Gateway Marketplace are expected to break ground next month near Woodward and 8 Mile in Detroit, launching construction on a retail hub slated to include the city's first Meijer grocery store.

Publix Tests Coupon Clicking

Publix Super Markets is quietly testing a new discount initiative for grocery shoppers that could thrill coupon clippers: Offering digital, paperless coupons that can be redeemed at the register the same way other chains use membership cards.

Weis Markets To Invest $125 Million In Its Growth

April 30, 2012 Weis Markets, Inc.

Weis Markets announced it will invest $125 million in its 2012 growth program. At the Company's annual shareholder meeting, Weis Markets Vice Chairman Jonathan Weis and President and CEO David J. Hepfinger updated shareholders on the Company's 2011 results and its 2012 plans.

Mariano's Launches "Wine With Mariano's" Live Events In Chicago With WineChannelTV

April 30, 2012 Mariano’s Fresh Market

Mariano’s Fresh Market is launching a series of wine lifestyle events in Chicago at its Lakeshore East location. The store features an outdoor patio for wine service on the upper level, and also offers a rotisserie, sushi bar, deli, salad bar, fresh flowers, and gelato.