‘Supermarket in the Spotlight’ Archives
Kroger’s ‘Grab & Go’ Hot Fish »
Kroger's 'grab & go' hot fish sandwiches. Great idea for Lent, or to enjoy more fish! Kroger is making it easy for shoppers to avoid eating meat during Lent with new grab-and-go hot fish sandwiches. Made with wild-caught Alaskan pollock, the 4-ounce sandwiches sell two for $3 each on Fridays during Lent. On other days of the week, [...]
Harris Teeter ‘Star’ Makers Contest »
This is a fun idea. Great job, Harris Teeter. Just get out your camera and become a 'star'. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Harris Teeter has launched a “Story of the Year” online video contest. The contest is open to all those who post a video of themselves at harristeeter.com sharing their favorite Harris Teeter experience. [...]
Get Energized at Whole Foods »
'Get Energized' with vitamins, herbs, and energy boosting goodies at Whole Foods I really like this very pro-active idea from Whole Foods. First of all I love learning new stuff and what Whole Foods is teaching is very exciting...energizing! I also love the fact that I'm inspired to shop outside my comfort zone and try some new items. What [...]
Recall! Kroger recalls 2 soup mixes »
RECALL! Kroger recalls 2 soup mixes. The Kroger Co. is recalling Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the Company has been made aware by a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella. Stores under the following names [...]
Here comes the bride–down the grocery store »
Walking down the aisle took on a whole new meaning for one Florida bride. What a wonderful, warm, and loving story. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! One Broward County couple decided to tie the knot where they first met: Whole Foods Market. Seventy-five year-old Jack Frankel and 67-year-old Fina Nikolos met in May at the [...]
Wal-Mart:Bring or Buy Your Own Bags »
Wal-Mart is testing a 'bring your own bag or buy one' policy in California. What do you think? I'd love to hear from you. Just send in your opinions to gal@grocerystoregal.com Wal-Mart Stores here has stopped giving out free bags at three stores in Northern California as a test. According to a company spokeswoman, customers at two stores [...]
New Green Products At Kroger’s »
New green products from Nutek, including cleaning wipes coming to Kroger's. Consumers across the United States will soon be able to purchase the Nutek line of green lubricants and cleaning wipes at Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer. Nutek will supply three lubricants: Smart Green(TM) lubricants, Bolt Off(TM) a product [...]
Publix tops in customer service »
Publix tops in customer service! Way to go! Publix Super Markets and Wegmans Food Markets were named in an annual ranking of the nation’s top companies at providing customer service. The “Customer Service Champs” list published by BusinessWeek magazine here ranked Publix, Lakeland, Fla., sixth and Wegmans, Rochester, N.Y., as [...]
First Lady Goes Grocery Shopping »
First Lady Goes Grocery Shopping at a Fresh Grocer in Philadelphia First lady Michelle Obama, in Philadelphia to promote her new campaign against childhood obesity, stunned shoppers when she stopped by a Fresh Grocer in North Philadelphia this morning. Read the rest of the story in USA Today
Boar’s Head Recall »
Boar's Head voluntary recall triggered a customer alert by Giant Food. Giant Food is alerting customers to a voluntary recall by Boar's Head of its Boar's Head Salame Panino, 8 oz. because of possible concerns about salmonella. Upon learning of the recall, Giant immediately removed the products from sale. Giant removed from sale the [...]
