Hope the HTML fleshes out in your e-mails, but, even if not, you can at least read the text of the Food Marketing Institute's online bulletin that I was able to subscribe to. Apparently, FMI, our putative metric foe, is far from being just about romaine lettuce and corn flakes.
Paul ----- Forwarded message from FMI dailyLead <[email protected]> ----- Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:46:17 -0500 (CDT) From: FMI dailyLead <[email protected]> Reply-To: FMI dailyLead <[email protected]> Subject: March 19, 2009 - Bashas' cleaning its carts To: [email protected] a:hover {color: #990000; text-decoration: none} a:visited {color: #660000; } a:visited:hover, a.companyName:visited, a.companyName:active {color: #660000; text-decoration: none} a.companyName:link, a.companyName:visited, a.companyName:active {color: #006600; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;} a.companyName:hover {text-decoration: none; } .viral a:link, .viral a:hover, .viral a:visited {color:#fff;text-decoration:none;} a.wireless:link, a.wireless:hover, a.wireless:visited {color:#666666; text-decoration:none;} p.wireless {color:#666666; text-decoration:none;} a.und_none:link, a.und_none:visited, a.und_none:active {text-decoration: underline;} a.und_none:hover {text-decoration: none; } a.none_und:link, a.none_und:visited, a.none_und:active {text-decoration: none;} a.none_und:hover {text-decoration: underline; } @media print { #leader {width:600px;height:74px;} table#master {width:100%;} } @media screen { #leader {width:728px;height:90px;} table#master {width:728px;} } View wireless version here: http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/pbtEzMgFtaeoeSCicefWBWcNGuoF March 19, 2009News for Food Industry Leaders Retail Beat Bashas' cleaning its carts Bashas' is rolling out Pure Cart Systems cart washers at its stores. The system sprays a combination of water, peroxide and vinegar on carts to prevent contamination from salmonella, staph and E. coli. The Arizona Republic (Phoenix) (3/18) Hy-Vee sees sales increase as economy struggles Hy-Vee stores reported an uptick in sales, even in their restaurants, despite the economic downturn. "The good news is, everyone has to eat," one store director says. KSFY-TV (Sioux Falls, S.D.) (3/18) McCaffrey's making fertilizer out of food waste McCaffrey's Market in New Jersey partnered with organic processors to use food waste from its stores to make organic fertilizer, which it then sells. The grocer plans to expand the program to several of its locations. Progressive Grocer (3/18) Other News Whole Foods shaves time off financial-report closings with software Supermarket News (3/18) Lower the Risk of Slip and Fall Accidents in Your Workplace Not wearing the right slip-resistant footwear can lead to physical injuries and lost productivity. Shoes For Crews® offers unsurpassed gripping power to keep your employees on their feet. Learn what you can do to help prevent slips and falls in your workplace. Call 1-877-NO-SLIPS or request your free slip-prevention kit today. Trend-Spotter Roundy's rewarding reusable-bag use Roundy's Supermarkets will give customers a 5-cent credit for each reusable grocery bag they use. The program includes reusable bags that are not the Roundy's brand. Progressive Grocer (3/18) Acme experiments with fuel-rewards program Acme Fresh Markets partnered with Circle K to pilot a fuel-rewards program in Ohio. It is planning to roll out Acme Fuel Rewards, which would give free gas for grocery purchases, in more locations by mid-May. Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio) (3/19) Food makers seeking opportunity in emerging markets U.S. food makers including Campbell Soup, Hormel Foods and Sara Lee are planning to expand in Russia, China, Brazil and other emerging markets. Campbell CEO Douglas Conant sees opportunity because "Russia and China account for around [50%] of world consumption of soup, all homemade." Reuters (3/18) Independent Operator Spotlight Ontario grocer raises money for autistic twins Smylie's Independent Grocer in Trenton, Ontario, has rallied support from its neighborhood to raise money to help autistic twins get therapy. Fundraising efforts included employee contributions, activities such as a golf tournament and a portion of proceeds from Decadent cookies. Trenton Trentonian (Ontario) (3/13) 4 tips for positive leadership Wayne Rivers, president of the Family Business Institute, has four tips for leadership in harrowing economic times. He says communicate often, gain perspective, seek opportunities and be optimistic. The New York Times (3/17) Promoting Brand Simplicity in Food and Drinks - Save 15% Identify future growth opportunities in brand simplicity with Business Insights' 'Promoting Brand Simplicity in Food and Drinks'. 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