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Battle Between Coors Light, Bud Light Rages On

What's On Tap: Heineken rolls out promotions, and Anheuser-Busch works on rice sustainability.

Retailers

Giant Eagle’s Fuelperks Can Now be Used for Grocery Discounts

Retailer’s Advantage cardholders now earn rewards on all transactions; perks can be redeemed for either gas or groceries.

Fresh Food

Giant Food Stores Kicks Off Free Easter Ham Program

Shoppers can redeem their extra loyalty rewards points for a free ham certificate during the holiday season.

Technology

Ocado to Establish U.S. Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The company is planting roots as it strengthens its partnerships with Kroger and Sobeys.

Retailers

Store Experience Trumps Omnichannel, Survey Indicates

A new consumer survey states that 58% of shoppers visit grocery stores very often, while fewer than 5% say they buy groceries online very often.

CPG

Matter, General Mills Foodservice Activate College Volunteers

Students at 100 campuses in 34 states will pack 44,000 Matterbox snack packs to distribute in local communities.

Retailers

Retailers Serve Up the Sweets for Pi Day

Ever since the U.S. government recognized National PI Day in 2009, lots of Americans have made it an occasion to eat more desserts.

Wellness

New Survey Zeroes In on Persuasiveness of Product Claims

A new survey found that “natural” as a product packaging claim would likely motivate more than half of Americans to make a purchase.

Retail Foodservice

Mariano's to Open Pork & Mindy's Sandwich Shops in 28 Stores

The "creative barbecue" joint will also feature a grab-and-go hot case exclusive to the retailer.

Fresh Food

Longtime C.H. Robinson Exec Jim Lemke to Retire

Robinson Fresh president praised for “his passion for innovation” and leadership in both the produce and transportation industries.

Retailers

Giant Recognizes Top Associates at Annual Meeting

Carlisle, Pa.-based Giant honored top performers and talent at its annual company meeting.

Retailers

ShopRite, Local Officials Mourn Andrew Klein

The president of Klein's Family Markets, 65, was killed in a crash involving a ShopRite truck.