Purina and Harris Teeter plan dog festival and photo contest
Harris Teeter and Purina are preparing for the Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival, including a photo contest, to celebrate dog parks in Mecklenburg County, N.C. Dog owners can submit a photo through March 24, and the image deemed…
New York City’s planned ban on jumbo sized sugary soft drinks
A New York State Supreme Court judge has ruled that New York City's planned ban on the sale of jumbo sized sugary soft drinks by some retail entities is "arbitrary and capricious," and should not be enacted. The ruling came…
Retailers added new workers in February
U.S. employers added 236,000 jobs last month, 23,700 of them in retail, according to the Labor Department. Retailers in all sectors except electronics and appliance stores increased jobs in February, including general merchandise stores, which added 4,000 employees. Full story.
Why ADA complaints are increasing
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the number of complaints filed under Americans with Disabilities Act has increased by more than 50% in the last five years. Recent ADA amendments have broadened the definition of disability and made it more…
Hot bars entice hungry shoppers
Supermarkets are finding success with hot bars containing prepared food. Sales of prepared food were expected to reach $19.5 billion last year, up almost $5.5 billion compared with 2011. "They've elevated the product," said Joe Spinelli, president of Restaurant Consultants…
Snyder’s-Lance kicks off 100-year celebration
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. is celebrating 100 years in the snack-food business with some improvements to its products, a $1.5 million charitable giving program and social-media contests. Full story.