Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Travelers Call Supermarket Tourism a Key Part of Any Trip

Lots of travelers say supermarket tourism, the experience of trying local foods or variations of well-known items, has become a key part of any trip.

By Penelope Colston

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Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed

Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.

By Danielle Kaye

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Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile

The government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”

By Kiuko Notoya and Yan Zhuang

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Rodney McMullen, Kroger CEO, Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation

The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.

By Amanda Holpuch