Schnucks Buys Columbia Centre Market Place

Schnuck Markets Inc. has purchased the Columbia Centre Market Place, a 25-year-old grocery in Columbia, Ill.

H-E-B Planning Another Suburban Houston Store

A heavyweight in the local grocery market is planning another Houston-area location. San Antonio-based H-E-B is planning a fifth store in the Cy-Fair area, a company spokeswoman confirmed.

Renovated Kroger Stores Bring In Customers

An aggressive store-remodeling program by Kroger, including at some stores in Columbus, is helping the company boost sales. The grocer plans to spend an additional $330 million on capital investments such as store renovations this year over last, according to its recent earnings statement.

United States Organic Food Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018

January 6, 2014 Reportlinker

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: United States Organic Food Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018

Whole Foods Commits $25 Million In Small Producer Loans

January 6, 2014 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market announced today that its Local Producer Loan Program has reached the initial goal of funding $10 million in low-interest loans to local and independent food businesses, and has now committed up to $25 million in funding. The Local Producer Loan Program (LPLP) has provided 184 loans to 155 companies since its inception in 2007.