Protest against Walmart’s Sale of Assault Weapons Gains Momentum
For more than a week, thousands have been demanding action and pressuring Walmart to cease its sale of assault weapons. One of the rallies held last week saw four petitions [...]
Events Co-Location as Midwinter Launches
For the first time, the co-location of FMI’s Executive Conference and GMA’s Chairman Lecture, Dinner and Reception commenced. According to event attendees, this collaboration helped to enhance trade partner interactions, [...]
Country’s Largest Fishery Opened in Alaska
Sunday, January 20, 2013 saw the country’s largest fishery open and ready for the Alaska Pollock harvest season, which is about 30% of all the nation’s seafood landings (weight being [...]
Ahold Posts Positive Q4 Sales
Ahold has realized 7.8 billion euros in consolidated net sales, which is approximately $10.4 billion for its fourth quarter last year. This is a 7.5% increase compared to the same [...]
H-E-B Showcases Unique Finds
H-E-B has a launched Primo Picks, a shelf-tag program showcasing unique beverages and foods. According to H-E-B in a statement on the retailer’s website, they have searched the world for [...]
Groups’ Petition to Wal-Mart on Assault Weapons
A lengthy history of random shootings and recent school shootings has raised public fury and ensured that the gun debate is not about to go away very soon in the [...]
Google Unveils Zavers
Google has unveiled Zavers by Google, a digital coupon product that has been developed to help manufacturers and retailers reward their consumers with relevant coupons. The coupons will be those [...]
Fitch Confirms SuperValu Risky Rating
Fitch Ratings has confirmed the default ratings given for SuperValu as ‘CCC’ even with some divestitures announced last week that seemed to reduce the retailer’s exposure to many competitive pressures. [...]