Articles by Rachael Myers Love, Reuters

Study: Offering Smaller Portions Might Fight Obesity

January 28, 2011 Rachael Myers Love, Reuters

With portion sizes increasing in the U.S. and Europe, offering a smaller portion might help fight obesity, research shows. …

Walmart Proposes A Dozen Stores In San Diego

January 28, 2011 Craig Gustafson, The San Diego Union-Tribune

The world’s largest retailer said it wants to build a dozen stores in the city over the next five years as a sign of its commitment to bringing low-cost food and goods to San Diego residents. …

Santa Monica Council OKs Plastic Bag Ban

January 28, 2011 Martha Groves, Los Angeles Times

Santa Monica’s ban on single-use plastic bags will take effect in September. …

Fresh & Easy May Deploy Smaller Stores

January 28, 2011 George Avalos, Oakland Tribune

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is eyeing small store formats as it scouts for additional locations to place its shops in Northern California. …

Walmart U.S. Appoints Duncan Mac Naughton To Chief Merchandising Officer

January 28, 2011 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Walmart U.S. has appointed Duncan Mac Naughton to chief merchandising officer. …