Retail & FoodService

Loyalty programs provide consumers with special discounts, and they give retailers loads of data on shoppers’ habits and preferences. So why are supermarket loyalty membership numbers falling? And why has one major grocery company pulled the plug on its loyalty program? …

Pittsburgh-based grocer Giant Eagle is doubling the number of Market District stores in Ohio with the official opening of its expanded and remodeled store in Dublin. …

When Major League Baseball's All-Stars descend upon the Big Apple for the 84th Mid-Summer Classic on July 14-16, ARAMARK—the exclusive food and beverage partner of Citi Field and 10 other Major League Baseball teams—will honor its own All-Star line-up, inviting the best in-seat vendors from hometown ballparks across the country to serve fans during one of baseball's biggest nights. …

The National Mango Board’s (NMB) second quarter results for their Foodservice PR & Marketing program reveal great success in increasing fresh mango menu items due to strong promotions, partnerships and sponsoring industry events. The foodservice industry is an important audience since it is a prime location for consumers to try mangos, some for the first time, while the innovative marketing program includes working with operators and chefs and foodservice media to increase mango consumption. …

The National Restaurant Association has launched a new report focused on sustainability best practices for the foodservice industry. …