Apr 29, 2008 | Cincinnati Business Courier
Cincinnati USA Partnership hires Northlich
“Northlich has been a proud resident and leader in Cincinnati for 60 years, and I can think of no better way to give back to our hometown than to show the world that Cincinnati is a great place to live, work and play”
The economic development arm of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber has hired downtown ad agency Northlich to help promote the area nationally for work, life and play. via Cincinnati Business Courier
Factbox: Promotions for tax rebates
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has said the Treasury is accelerating its schedule for distribution of tax rebate checks under a $152 billion economic stimulus package, sending out the first payments on Monday ... via Reuters
Inside A Virtual World: A Look At "Second Life"
“Colleagues who are either doing the same kind of research or something slightly different, and meet with them and talk with them ask them direct questions and answers, not just read their papers but get into a direct dialogue.”
Reported by: Tanya O'Rourke Photographed by: Sean Dunster Web produced by: Laura Hornsby It wasn't that long ago that having a BlackBerry, high speed internet or even the internet on your phone seemed ... via WCPO
“In his new role, [Colon] will help us improve our efforts in this important area as we develop even better ways to tailor products and services for our customers.”
The Kroger Co. has named Angel Colon to lead its multi-cultural business development. via VMSD
“Virtually everyone will continue their employment with Ralphs”
Bernie Darms has shopped at the Ralphs supermarket on Citrus Avenue for 10 years. via Pasadena Star-News
Kroger wants to help you spend your tax refund
“I will use this program and buy gasoline.”
Kroger Co. wants your tax stimulus or refund spent in their stores, and the Cincinnati-based retailer is offering a 10 percent incentive in 2008 to make sure that happens. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com
28 Ohio companies make this year's Fortune 500
Ohio ranks 5th for Fortune 500 companies, with 28 on Fortune magazine's new list of the nation's largest publicly traded firms. via WXIX-TV Cincinnati
Retailers offer incentives to get piece of tax rebate pie
“Turn your 1040 into a Sony 1080p”
The government won't start mailing them out until next month, but already the federal rebate checks -- intended to stimulate the economy -- have stimulated some pretty good incentives from retailers fighting ... via The Post and Courier
Merchants eyeing stimulus rebates
“It's a tough economy and retailers are going to be aggressive”
Retailers who have been struggling in the economic downturn are seeking to persuade Americans to spend their economic-stimulus checks at their stores. via Arizona Daily Star
Kroger Offers Incentives to Cash Stimulus Checks for Kroger Gift Cards
“Grocery bills represent a significant expenditure for the average American family. In fact, the average family of four spends between $105 and $235 per week* on food purchased at a store and prepared at home”
The Kroger Co. has announced that 'beginning May 2, 2008, customers can receive free groceries through a gift card program available exclusively in Kroger stores . via Payments News
Kroger to offer free groceries or gas for using tax rebate to buy Kroger gift card
“Grocery bills represent a significant expenditure for the average American family. In fact, the average family of four spends between $105 and $235 per week* on food purchased at a store and prepared at home”
Free groceries. Two words that sound great with the rising cost of food. That's what Kroger plans to offer, if you choose to exchange your tax rebate or refund check for a Kroger gift card. via WSLS-TV Roanoke
Retailers try to lure shoppers helped by stimulus checks
“Certainly it does seem like retailers are planning for a battle on where to spend that check”
NEW YORK - You may have to wait until May to see your economic stimulus check, but some retailers already have their sights set on how you will spend it. via SavannahNow
Retailers lure shoppers receiving stimulus checks
“I do think you're going to see a lot of retailers that focus on necessities follow suit”
You may have to wait until May to see your economic stimulus check, but some retailers already have their sights set on how you will spend it. via Arizona Republic
Kroger Seeks To Trade Gift Cards For Taxpayer Rebates
Kroger Co. wants a share of the tax rebates going out in the next few weeks. The Cincinnati-based grocery chain is offering gift cards with an extra $30, $60 or $120 added to them if taxpayers exchange their ... via Cincypost.Com
Kroger recalls Private Selection ice-cream in 12 states; But not Virginia
Read the news release from the FDA below: Inter-American Products, Inc., a division of The Kroger Co., today announced a recall on two codes of Private Selection Light Churned Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in ... via WSLS-TV Roanoke
CeaseFire Cincinnati expands campaign into Walnut Hills
“With the weather as it is - cold, and breezy and a chance of rain - we're happy with the turn-out”
Don Folden has seen the impact of CeaseFire Cincinnati in his old Avondale neighborhood, and has high hopes for similar results in Walnut Hills. via The Cincinnati Enquirer
Saving money is nothing new for Kroger shoppers. In fact, our company provides many ways for customers to save, which are provided below: Kroger Plus Card The Kroger Plus Card is the key to immediate savings ... via MyFOX Atlanta
SMART Papers buys 7 new paper lines
SMART Papers has announced it has acquired seven premium writing paper brands from Domtar Corp. via MiddletownJournal
Exec changes at Kroger, Safeway
Kaufman formerly was senior director of logistics. He succeeds William Boehm, senior vice president and president of Kroger Manufacturing, who is retiring. via Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
Kroger names Kaufman manufacturing president; Boehm retiring
Calvin Kaufman has been named group vice president and president of Kroger Manufacturing, Kroger Co. via Cincinnati Business Courier
Ralphs to offer $4 generic drugs 6:52AM ET
Ralphs, a unit of grocery chain company Kroger Co., said Friday it will start offering generic drugs that cost $4 a prescription at its southern California stores. via BusinessWeek
Kroger targets Atlanta for latest Fresh Fare location
Natural-foods concept slated to open there in October Business Courier of Cincinnati - by Lisa Schoolcraft Courier Staff Kroger Co. via Bizjournals
Grocers Sour on Proposed Packaging Rule for Grapes
“This translates into additional revenue at retail and it is reasonable for growers to look for a share of this new income source”
By Cindy Skrzycki Tuesday, April 1, 2008; Page D03 Just how many "shattered berries" -- or loose grapes -- should be allowed in the bag you pick up at the grocery store? For the past three years, California ... via The Washington Post