Grocery stores

Monday was the last day of a month-long public comment period set up by the USDA.

A $4.23 billion deal will bring together Hillshire Brands and Pinnacle Foods.

A California survey finds more food shops sell beer than milk.

A look at supermarket mergers. And some employers are shifting how they contribute to 401(k) plans.

Grocery chains look at the lack of neighborhood competition as a bad thing.

Billionaire Ron Burkle just bought the Fresh and Easy chain from Tesco. Today's earnings report from Kroger affords a glimpse into the way these markets make money.

Critics say Ralphs fobs off lower-quality products on low-income neighborhoods, but Ralphs says it varies what's on sale based on what customers buy.

Upscale grocer Whole Foods is opening a location in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood. The area is mostly poor, but many residents are excited to gain access to high-quality foods. Others aren't convinced that the store is catering to them.