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July 13, 2011
Report: FSI coupon activity down in 2011

Free Standing Insert coupon activity dropped 3.9% over the first six months of 2011 versus the same time period a year ago, Marx, a Kantar Media solution, reported on Wednesday.

July 12, 2011
Supervalu's Albertsons banners to keep self-checkout lanes

Supervalu on Monday issued a clarification that its Albertsons banners are not removing any self-checkout lanes from their stores.

July 8, 2011
Supervalu hosts Family Day at the Stockman & Dakota Corral at 11 stores

Supervalu said that its banners are hosting an event at 11 locations nationwide on Saturday to celebrate the company's private-label Angus premium beef brand.

July 7, 2011
Health care, beauty contribute to Target’s June comps

The 4.5% increase in same-store sales Target reported for June was at the higher end of the company’s expectations and came on top of a prior-year increase of 1.7%.

June 30, 2011
Rubel to remain on Supervalu's board

Supervalu on Thursday announced that Matthew Rubel has unanimously been approved to continue as a member of the company’s board.

June 28, 2011
Fiber One unveils 80-calorie cereal

Fiber One is adding a breakfast choice to its lineup of products.

June 28, 2011
John Frieda brings hair care tips to women through tour

John Frieda has hit the road to provide women with hair care advice.

June 20, 2011
Target’s five-step plan for success

Target is poised to become an even more significant player in the world of health, wellness and beauty in the coming years, assuming the company can execute a range of initiatives designed to grow sales to $100 billion and double earnings per share to at least $8.


June 2, 2011
Target's May comps miss forecast

Target reported a 2.8% same-store sales increase for May, falling short of Wall Street's expectation for a 3.5% increase, as consumers remained cautious with their spending.

May 31, 2011
Target reveals initial locations in Canada

Target has unveiled the first wave of the Zellers sites it will be taking over in Canada, representing 105 locations in all 10 Canadian provinces.

May 24, 2011
Target donates to tornado relief in Midwest

Target announced its donation of funds and product to support tornado relief efforts.

May 18, 2011
Target tops earnings view, but tempers profit outlook

First-quarter sales at Target increased 2.8% to $15.6 billion, and same-store sales increased 2%, the company reported.

May 13, 2011
Malt-O-Meal bags the box

Malt-O-Meal announced a new program that seeks to educate consumers about how cereal packaging can affect the environment.

May 5, 2011
Target withstands Walmart's aggressive pricing, assortment message

The 13.1% increase in same-store sales Target reported for April was toward the low end of the company’s projection of an increase in the mid-teens, and begs the question whether Walmart’s mid-month launch of a new marketing campaign contributed to the weakness.

May 2, 2011
Target donates $200K to support tornado relief efforts

Target announced that it has donated $200,000 in cash to the American Red Cross to support tornado relief efforts in the Southern United States.

April 27, 2011
Prime Therapeutics notes lower hospitalization rate among adherent diabetics

Diabetes patients who adhere to their medication therapies have a significantly lower risk of hospitalization, according to a new study scheduled for presentation this week at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s 23rd annual meeting and showcase in Minneapolis.

April 27, 2011
Report: Supervalu boosts market development division

Supervalu recently promoted three executives in its retail market development division, according to a report published Wednesday at GlobeSt.com.

April 26, 2011
Target chills with green refrigeration

Target announced that it will adopt green refrigeration technologies in its stores as part of its new membership in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill program.

April 25, 2011
Target preps cross-border, urban moves

Target is branching out.


Buoyed by surging profits and customer satisfaction scores, the Minneapolis-based giant is reaching into Canada, preparing a new small-store format for urban areas and going after a bigger share of the nation’s grocery dollar. Target also is spending billions on store renovations, aggressively leveraging a new loyalty card program and growing its commitment to health at its pharmacies and in-store clinics.


April 19, 2011
Target's recycling efforts pay off

Target said that its in-store recycling stations collected and recycled more than 170 million shopping bags, weighing more than 1,800 tons, between April and December 2010.

April 14, 2011
Supervalu turnaround on track

Supervalu on Thursday reported better-than-expected results with an earnings per share of 44 cents, which was 10 cents above analyst consensus of 34 cents.

April 13, 2011
Former CVS executive appointed Nash Finch board member

Nash Finch, a food distribution company, on Monday named retired CVS Caremark president Chris Bodine to the company’s board.

April 12, 2011
Study: POS electronic safety check can reduce heart attack risk among diabetes patients

A point-of-sale safety check may reduce the risk of patients unsafely receiving a drug for Type 2 diabetes that may increase their risk of heart attack, according to a new study conducted by pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics and scheduled for presentation at the 23rd annual meeting of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy in Minneapolis.

April 7, 2011
Target's March sales drop

Target's March sales dropped 4.5% to $5.95 billion, compared with the year-ago period.

March 30, 2011
Hansen's sweetens beverages with Truvia

Hansen's is introducing two beverages that tout natural, zero-calorie sweetener Truvia.

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