Tortillas On The Rise In New York

For many New Yorkers, the words "unleavened bread" conjure up memories of matzo, late-night seders and looking for the afikomen. That is slowly changing. The humble tortilla is on the rise, lifted by a growing Hispanic population and entrepreneurs capitalizing on an artisanal food craze that has put an emphasis on healthy and freshly prepared cuisine.

IDDBA Releases Latest Original Research: High Stakes Of Food Safety

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA)™ announced the release of its latest original research, High Stakes of Food Safety in Dairy, Deli, Bakery & Prepared Foods. Developed in conjunction with Phil Lempert, SupermarketGuru, the study explores what customers see and think when shopping supermarkets and how their perceptions shape trip frequency and basket size. These findings can assist food retailers in developing best practices and processes for promoting food safety within their stores, resulting in more loyal and satisfied customers.

Kroger Doubles Online Ordering Service In Cincinnati

July 27, 2015 Dan Monk, WCPO

Kroger Co. is adding more Greater Cincinnati stores to its ClickList online ordering and pickup service, WCPO reports.

H-E-B Snaps Up Northeast San Antonio Manufacturing Facility

It already has its retail support center, meat and ice cream plant in Northeast San Antonio, but H-E-B's recent manufacturing facility purchase in the area shows the local retail giant has no intention of scaling back its hold on the submarket.

Loblaw Looks To Boost Operating Income By Closing 52 Stores

Loblaw Companies Ltd. will close 52 unprofitable stores over the next year as it prepares to sacrifice sales for a better bottom line after its 2014 takeover of Shoppers Drug Mart.