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July 5, 2012

June sales softer than expected at Target

Target reported a 2.1% same-store sales increase for the month of June that was toward the low end of the company’s expectations.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target reported a 2.1% same-store sales increase for the month of June that was toward the low end of the company’s expectations.

Despite June sales that were softer than expected, Target left its second-quarter profit forecast intact as the weaker-than-expected result offset a better-than-expected performance the previous month.

June 28, 2012

Fiber One introduces nutty clusters and almonds cereal

Fiber One has introduced a cereal that touts fiber, crunchy nut clusters, real almond slices and whole grain flakes.

MINNEAPOLIS — Fiber One has introduced a cereal that touts fiber, crunchy nut clusters, real almond slices and whole grain flakes.

Fiber One nutty clusters and almonds cereal, now available at retailers nationwide, touts 180 calories per serving, as well as 43% of the recommended daily value of fiber in each serving.

June 27, 2012

General Mills expands its Fiber One 90-calorie brownies line

General Mills on Wednesday announced the launch of its Fiber One 90-calorie brownies in a chocolate chip cookie flavor formulated with 5 g of fiber.

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills on Wednesday announced the launch of its Fiber One 90-calorie brownies in a chocolate chip cookie flavor formulated with 5 g of fiber.

Each chocolate chip cookie brownie is made with semisweet chocolate chips in a cookie-batter brownie, topped with a chocolatey drizzle and contains 20% of the daily value of fiber.

June 20, 2012

Supervalu boosts Essential Everyday brand

Supervalu is expanding its private-label offering to include 2,700 products across more than 100 categories by 2013.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu is expanding its private-label offering to include 2,700 products across more than 100 categories by 2013.

Essential Everyday products, which are available at approximately 3,300 stores nationwide — including Supervalu's family of stores — currently features more than 1,200 items across more than 40 categories. The expanded Essential Everyday brand lineup was introduced in New York last week by chef and cookbook author Antonia Lofaso.

June 11, 2012

Fall Pixi collection to hit Target stores in August

Beauty brand Pixi, developed by makeup artist Petra Strand, is focusing on the eyes this fall as evidenced by its new product lineup slated to hit Target stores and Target.com in August.

MINNEAPOLIS — Beauty brand Pixi, developed by makeup artist Petra Strand, is focusing on the eyes this fall, as evidenced by its new product lineup slated to hit Target stores and Target.com in August.

New products for fall 2012 include:

Large Lash Mascara ($18): This mascara amplifies lashes with extreme volume and intense color. The oversized brush separates lashes, creating volume in a single sweep. Added vitamins E and B5, and bamboo extract work to nourish and condition for healthy, silky lashes.

June 8, 2012

JK Jemma Kidd unveils fall 2012 collection at Target

Beauty brand JK Jemma Kidd — which was created by makeup artist, product designer and style icon Jemma Kidd — has unveiled its fall 2012 collection that will be available exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com beginning in August.

MINNEAPOLIS — Beauty brand JK Jemma Kidd — which was created by makeup artist, product designer and style icon Jemma Kidd — has unveiled its fall 2012 collection that will be available exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com beginning in August.

The fall collection includes:

24/7 Long-Wear Lip Colour ($15 each): This semi-matte lipstick provides rich color payoff and long-lasting results. Macadamia and avocado oils hydrate and condition lips for glide-on application, while vitamins A, C and E nourish and protect.

May 23, 2012

Target to offer guests more rewards via new Shopkick partnership

Target has joined the Shopkick program, making it the largest retailer to reward its guests for using the app via their smartphones.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has joined the Shopkick program, making it the largest retailer to reward its guests for using the app via their smartphones. Target guests nationwide can earn points for shopping at Target that can be redeemed for a variety of rewards.

May 22, 2012

General Mills unveils restructuring plans

In an effort to focus on its key growth strategies, General Mills has announced a productivity and cost savings plan that will include a reduction in its workforce.

MINNEAPOLIS — In an effort to focus on its key growth strategies, General Mills has announced a productivity and cost savings plan that will include a reduction in its workforce.

May 22, 2012

Target to open single-level store in New Mexico

Target will open a single-level store in New Mexico, the first of its kind in the state. The store, located in Albuquerque, is scheduled to open in 2013 and will occupy 155,000 sq. ft.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target will open a single-level store in New Mexico, the first of its kind in the state. The store, located in Albuquerque, is scheduled to open in 2013 and will occupy 155,000 sq. ft.

The store will feature covered, ground-level parking, with the store elevated directly above. It will offer guests the everyday essentials and exclusive brands they have come to expect from Target. In addition, the store will include a selection of fresh produce, fresh packaged meat and pre-packaged baked goods to further enhance guests’ experience.

May 17, 2012

Target Clinic to open locations in Virginia, North Carolina

Target has announced its plans to open new Target Clinic locations at four Target stores in northern Virginia and four Target stores in North Carolina, marking the first Target Clinics to open in these states.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has announced its plans to open new Target Clinic locations at four Target stores in northern Virginia and four Target stores in North Carolina, marking the first Target Clinics to open in these states.

The new clinics currently are under construction and will open on July 29.

May 15, 2012

Shoppers president to take on new position at Supervalu

The president of Shoppers Food and Pharmacy will transition to a new role, parent company Supervalu announced Tuesday.

MINNEAPOLIS — The president of Shoppers Food and Pharmacy will transition to a new role, parent company Supervalu announced Tuesday.

May 4, 2012

Eruption launches energy powder into c-store, specialty channels

Eruption on Thursday launched its Eruption Effervescent Energy, an energy powder supplement that can be added to any beverage.

MINNEAPOLIS — Eruption on Thursday launched its Eruption Effervescent Energy, an energy powder supplement that can be added to any beverage.

"We developed Eruption to fill a void in the energy drink marketplace," Eruption president Joshua Shirk said. "It comes in a small packet and can be added to any beverage, so it's convenient for on-the-go lifestyles."

May 3, 2012

Supervalu transitions EVP retail operations role to former Meijer executive

Supervalu on Thursday announced that Pete Van Helden, EVP retail operations, will be leaving the company this spring. Taking his place will be Kevin Holt.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday announced that Pete Van Helden, EVP retail operations, will be leaving the company this spring. Taking his place will be Kevin Holt.

"This was a mutually beneficial decision that comes at the right time for both Supervalu and Van Helden, as the company continues to implement its business transformation strategy and as Van Helden moves on to opportunities that will better utilize his strengths," the company stated in a release.

April 25, 2012

Report: Digital coupon events on websites rose 17.1% in Q1

Kantar Media revealed that digital coupon events across key websites experienced a boost during first quarter 2012.

MINNEAPOLIS — Kantar Media revealed that digital coupon events across key websites experienced a boost during first quarter 2012.

April 16, 2012

Supervalu names new heads for Albertsons, Acme and Cub Foods

Supervalu on Monday announced three new executive appointments following the departure of Sue Klug, president of its Albertsons Southern California division.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Monday announced three new executive appointments following the departure of Sue Klug, president of its Albertsons Southern California division.

Dan Sanders has been tapped to head Albertsons Southern California, Keith Wyche will lead Acme and Brian Audette has been named president at Cub Foods.

April 11, 2012

Ladibugs launches lice removal brand through hair salons

Ladibugs on Tuesday announced the launch of its Ladibugs Hair Care — a chemical-free head lice product line — through more than 1,000 Great Clips locations.

MINNEAPOLIS — Ladibugs on Tuesday announced the launch of its Ladibugs Hair Care — a chemical-free head lice product line — through more than 1,000 Great Clips locations.

April 10, 2012

Supervalu will continue to focus on value pricing, hyperlocal merchandising in fiscal 2013

Looking ahead to fiscal 2013, Supervalu will continue its focus on "hyperlocal" merchandising, value-driven pricing and its transformational remodels to build on its momentum coming out of fiscal 2012.

MINNEAPOLIS — Looking ahead to fiscal 2013, Supervalu will continue its focus on "hyperlocal" merchandising, value-driven pricing and its transformational remodels to build on its momentum coming out of fiscal 2012. "For us momentum is just starting to build," Craig Herkert, Supervalu president and CEO, told analysts Tuesday morning. "We enter the new fiscal year as a leaner company together with a business strategy" that will drive results, he added.

April 6, 2012

Target donates $15K for Texas tornado aid

Target has committed $15,000 in cash and gift cards to assist the Texas communities impacted by recent tornadoes.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has committed $15,000 in cash and gift cards to assist the Texas communities impacted by recent tornadoes.

Cash donations will be distributed to The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. In addition, Target has donated gift cards to other local nonprofit organizations for such essentials as water and food.

April 5, 2012

More March madness: Target comps increase 7.3%

For the second month in a row, Target’s same-store sales were nearly double the expected amount.

MINNEAPOLIS — For the second month in a row, Target’s same-store sales were nearly double the expected amount. As a result, the company increased its first-quarter guidance.

Same-store sales increased 7.3%, with half of the increase driven by growth in average transaction size combined with an increase in comparable-store transactions. Overall comparable-store sales in March 2011 decreased 5.5%.

April 2, 2012

Jeffrey Jones appointed EVP, chief marketing officer at Target

Target has brought in someone with both advertising and retail experience to oversee its marketing efforts.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has brought in someone with both advertising and retail experience to oversee its marketing efforts. The company announced that Jeffrey Jones II has been named as the company’s EVP and chief marketing officer, effective immediately.

March 29, 2012

Target confirms locations of 12 Quebec debut stores

Target has revealed the locations of its first 12 stores in Quebec.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has revealed the locations of its first 12 stores in Quebec. As previously announced, Target purchased the leasehold interests of 189 sites currently operated by Zellers and plans to open 125 to 135 stores in Canada, the majority of which will open in 2013.

Target said it intends to announce additional Quebec store locations in the coming months.

Target plans to open stores in the following locations in fall 2013:

Galeries D'Anjou, Anjou
Place Portobello, Brossard

March 22, 2012

Yoplait Greek adds coconut, cherry pomegranate flavors to lineup

Yoplait Greek is helping consumers escape the "winter blues" with the debut of two new yogurt flavors.

MINNEAPOLIS — Yoplait Greek is helping consumers escape the "winter blues" with the debut of two new yogurt flavors.

The brand said its new coconut and cherry pomegranate flavors offer a "delicious tropical escape." Each flavor carries 110 calories and 8 g of protein per 4-oz. cup. What's more, both flavors come in a 4-pack. The new items join the current lineup of flavors, includung strawberry, honey vanilla and blueberry.

Yoplait Greek is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2.99 per 4-pack.

March 16, 2012

Green Giant launches SteamCrisp line

Green Giant has introduced a new line of canned corn.

MINNEAPOLIS — Green Giant has introduced a new line of canned corn.

Packaged in an 11-oz. can that features vacuum-packing technology, new SteamCrisp corn is 100% natural and perfectly steam-cooked in the package and offers the same amount of corn as Green Giant's standard can of corn with less water and less packaging.

March 8, 2012

Target to remodel general merchandise stores to include fresh food layout

Target is set to complete remodels for more than 100 general merchandise stores later this month, the retailer said. The remodeled Target stores will dedicate approximately 10,000 sq. ft. to a vast array of fresh food choices, including a curated assortment of fresh produce, fresh packaged meat and pre-packaged baked goods, in addition to dry and frozen offerings.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target is set to complete remodels for more than 100 general merchandise stores later this month, the retailer said. The remodeled Target stores will dedicate approximately 10,000 sq. ft. to a vast array of fresh food choices, including a curated assortment of fresh produce, fresh packaged meat and pre-packaged baked goods, in addition to dry and frozen offerings.

March 7, 2012

Airborne adds a little pep to its line of immunity-boosting supplements

Airborne last week presented two new Airborne Plus Energy products in citrus and berry flavors to address that run-down feeling many people get when they feel they soon may be under the weather.

LAS VEGAS — Airborne last week presented two new Airborne Plus Energy products in citrus and berry flavors to address that run-down feeling many people get when they feel they soon may be under the weather.