Tag Archives: supermarket

The Most Popular Supermarkets by State

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

Did you know that there are really no national supermarket chains in the United States, except for those operated by retail giants Walmart and Target (both of which have supermarkets in many of their big-box stores)? As a result, supermarket popularity … Continue reading →

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Retail Leader’s CEOs of the Year

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

Retail Leader magazine is relatively new and has a special focus: In today’s rapidly changing, intensely competitive, and economically challenging environment, the demand has never been greater for a new and concise media resource that delivers news, analysis, and information specific … Continue reading →

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Wegmans: The Supermarket King of Private Brands

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

Wegmans is one of the leading — and the most-respected, according to Consumer Reports — supermarket chains in the United States: “Our roots go back to 1916, and we’ve hit many, many milestones that have gained attention in the supermarket … Continue reading →

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