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Will Supermarkets Benefit from Proposed Rules for School Snacks?

Will the new school snack proposal send kids running to supermarket and c-stores for their junk food fix? Possibly. Find out the USDA’s proposed rules here.

When shoppers ask about $8 milk

It's time supermarkets had a say in the Farm Bill. After all, it is the supermarket industry who hold a just-in-time view of what shoppers are, and are not, buying.

Food Insecurity and Obesity

Food insecure adults have a much higher chance of being obese compared to food secure adults, according to a recent study from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia.

Top Stories of 2012: Shopping Smart Confusing Customers?

Here's one of this year's top stories on The Lempert Report - how do shoppers respond to health interventions in the supermarket?

Kids first – who would mind that?

By placing kids first in the supermarket, shopping trips may become easier and more productive—and moms might be happier.

Is a food allergy aisle on the horizon?

All kinds of steps are being taken within food institutions to keep people safe from food allergy accidents. How can supermarkets contribute?

Target offices with regular deliveries

The opening of company kitchens enables supermarkets to service nearby businesses in new ways.

Spring cleaning for supermarkets

Make room for the best your stores can be. Emphasize what people like most, and bring them front and center for a sharper presentation.

How supermarkets can serve hospital patients

A group wants to force fast food franchises out of hospitals. How can supermarkets save the day?

Family night at the supermarket

Studies suggest that a family eating dinner together is less likely to have children with weight problems. Supermarkets can help families develop this routine by hosting family dinner nights.